Holding steady.
Popularity of Maysel since 1897
Babies named Maysel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maysel's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 40 |
| 1910s | 124 |
| 1920s | 127 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Maysel is a rare American name that emerged in the late 1890s, with its first recorded birth in 1897. It achieved its highest level of usage in 1908, during the peak year for the name, but it never entered the national top 1000. The name has a stable trajectory, remaining consistently uncommon for over a century. While its meaning is not well-documented, it likely originated as a creative combination of popular elements of the era, such as the name May and the suffix -sel. Maysel is one of many inventive names from the early 1900s that never gained widespread traction, but it retains a vintage charm. No top states are recorded for recent years, as the name's usage is too rare to reflect regional trends.
Maysel first appeared in the United States in the late 19th century, with its earliest recorded use in 1897. The name is likely a modern coinage, possibly combining the month name May with the fashionable -sel suffix seen in names like Hazel. Alternatively, it could be a diminutive form of Maisie, itself a Scottish pet form of Margaret. The name saw peak usage in 1908 but has remained rare, and its precise derivation is not well-attested.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Sel
Variants: Maysell
Sibling names for Maysel
Names that share Maysel's style, for a brother or sister.
