Holding steady.
Popularity of Male since 1963
Babies named Male per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 170 |
| 1990s | 1,017 |
| 2000s | 122 |
| 2010s | 206 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Male is an unusual modern English name, first recorded in U.S. birth data in 1963. It reached its peak recorded usage in 1991, yet even then it was exceptionally rare, never ranking among common names. Its trajectory is stable, indicating consistent but minimal usage over the decades. With no top states associated, Male remains a niche choice, likely influenced by the direct use of the English word rather than any traditional naming conventions.
The name Male likely derives from the English word 'male', used as a given name in the mid-20th century. Its usage appears rare, with recorded births in the United States starting in 1963. It may have been influenced by surname usage or invented as a distinct masculine name.
“Male” around the world
Where Male lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Male
Names that share Male's style, for a brother or sister.
