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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Maisel — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Maisee|Maisen
HebrewGirl↓ Fading

Maisel

MY-sul · 2 syllables

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Girl
#14538
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#14538
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 3
Peak rank
#10825 in 2023
5yr change
-3713 ranks
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #14538 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Maisel

Popularity score: 3  ·  SSA Rank: #14538

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-3713 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
31 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewYiddishVintage2-syllableJewish HeritageLiteraryRareMeaningful
Character
sharp intellectanalytical mindpractical wisdomsubtle humorquiet strength
STRONG
High confidence

Maisel is a Hebrew girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #14538 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -3713 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#14538 · very rare
Maisel at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew Meir meaning 'one who shines' or 'illuminates'. Popular in Jewish tradition as a name signifying brightness and wisdom.
Language root:Hebrew · Yiddish
Peak rank:#10825 in 2023
5yr change:-3713 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Maisel family
Literary/TV (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)
Similar Sound
MeiselMiselMazelMarcelMosel
Similar Style
SadieBenny◈IrisMiriamAmos
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Maisel
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Maisel · Overview
Summary

Maisel is a Hebrew girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #14538 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Vintage · Meaningful character
Maisel carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 3713 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
maisel.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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