Mechelle
girl nameMechelle entered the US charts in 1947, peaked at #563 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1947–2025
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rank today
#563
peak (1968)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3862 |
| 1950s | #2228 |
| 1960s | #938 |
| 1970s | #1055 |
| 1980s | #2007 |
| 1990s | #3724 |
| 2000s | #8582 |
| 2010s | #13540 |
| 2020s | #15251 |
Living bearers
About 4,100 people named Mechelle are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mechelle alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mechelle in 2025?
- Mechelle is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Mechelle most popular?
- Mechelle peaked in 1968, reaching #563 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mechelle with classmates?
- Mechelle will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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