Machelle
girl nameMachelle entered the US charts in 1946, peaked at #743 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1946–2025
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rank today
#743
peak (1968)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3720 |
| 1950s | #2225 |
| 1960s | #862 |
| 1970s | #1410 |
| 1980s | #3616 |
| 1990s | #7000 |
| 2000s | #12280 |
| 2010s | #14889 |
Living bearers
About 2,900 people named Machelle are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Machelle alive today was born around 1967, making them about 58 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Machelle in 2025?
- Machelle is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Machelle most popular?
- Machelle peaked in 1968, reaching #743 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Machelle with classmates?
- Machelle will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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