Machel
girl nameMachel entered the US charts in 1958, peaked at #3592 in 1962, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1958–2025
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rank today
#3592
peak (1962)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5835 |
| 1960s | #4979 |
| 1970s | #7508 |
| 1980s | #10422 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Machel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Machel alive today was born around 1965, making them about 60 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Machel in 2025?
- Machel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Machel most popular?
- Machel peaked in 1962, reaching #3592 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Machel with classmates?
- Machel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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