boy's name
Marshel
MAR-shul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 533
Marshel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1989 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1923, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1911.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Marshel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 77 |
| 1920s | 158 |
| 1930s | 121 |
| 1940s | 75 |
| 1950s | 39 |
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 26 |
How Popular Is Marshel?
In 1989, Marshel was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Marshel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marshel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marshel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marshel
- English MAR-shul
Sibling Names for Marshel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marshel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marshel
How popular is the name Marshel?
In 1989, Marshel was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Marshel a girl's or a boy's name?
Marshel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marshel?
Marshel has 2 syllables.
When was Marshel most popular?
Marshel peaked in 1923, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.