Masculine dossier · first seen 1960
Mechel
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2018
Peak births
18
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Mechel
How many people are named Mechel?
An estimated 227 living Americans are named Mechel.
How rare is Mechel?
Mechel is very rare among babies today, with 11 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 38.9% from its 2018 peak.
How old is the typical Mechel?
The median age of a living American named Mechel is approximately 9 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 16 years old.
Is Mechel still popular?
Yes. Mechel is holding steady, with 11 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Mechel most common?
Mechel has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 12.4× more often than the national baseline.
1960Peak 20182025
Peak year
2018
Decline from peak
38.9%
2025
11
All-time
231