Meshell
girl nameMeshell entered the US charts in 1958, peaked at #1952 in 1966, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1958–2025
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rank today
#1952
peak (1966)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5408 |
| 1960s | #3419 |
| 1970s | #4453 |
| 1980s | #9114 |
| 1990s | #10607 |
| 2000s | #15380 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Meshell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Meshell alive today was born around 1973, making them about 52 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Meshell in 2025?
- Meshell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Meshell most popular?
- Meshell peaked in 1966, reaching #1952 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Meshell with classmates?
- Meshell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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