Machell
girl nameMachell entered the US charts in 1951, peaked at #1916 in 1966, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1951–2025
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rank today
#1916
peak (1966)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3837 |
| 1960s | #2371 |
| 1970s | #5279 |
| 1980s | #8393 |
| 1990s | #13317 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Machell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Machell alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Machell in 2025?
- Machell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Machell most popular?
- Machell peaked in 1966, reaching #1916 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Machell with classmates?
- Machell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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