girl's name
Mechelle
muh-SHEL (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 4,432
Mechelle is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 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 1968, when 287 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1947.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Mechelle Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 284 |
| 1960s | 1,619 |
| 1970s | 1,353 |
| 1980s | 552 |
| 1990s | 373 |
| 2000s | 134 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Mechelle?
In 2021, Mechelle 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.
Where Mechelle Is Used
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 Mechelle
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mechelle Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mechelle over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mechelle
- English muh-SHEL
Sibling Names for Mechelle
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mechelle — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mechelle
How popular is the name Mechelle?
In 2021, Mechelle 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 Mechelle a girl's or a boy's name?
Mechelle is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mechelle?
Mechelle has 2 syllables.
When was Mechelle most popular?
Mechelle peaked in 1968, when 287 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.