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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Mechelle — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Mechel|Mechy
CelticGirl→ Stable

Mechelle

muh-SHELL · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16846 in 2021

Peak: #16846 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16846 in 2021

Peak: #16846 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152021

Rank #16846 · Falling since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Hebrew RootFrench OriginClassicFeminine Form90s PeakPopularRomanticTwo-syllableReligious Meaning
Character
creative spiritstrong independencecompassionate naturedynamic leadershipartistic expression
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Mechelles

versatileintelligenttalentedsophisticatedelegant
STRONG
High confidence

Mechelle is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Mechelle at a Glance
Meaning:Feminine form of Michael, derived from French 'Michelle.' Ultimately from Hebrew meaning 'who is like God'
Language root:French · Old English
Peak rank:#16846 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
MichelleRachelleDanielleBrielle◈Arielle◈Estelle
Similar Style
RochelleGabrielleNoelleJanelleAdelleMonique
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Mechelle
NicoleAmandaJenniferChristinaDavidChristopher
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Gabrielle
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→ Stable
Noelle
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→ Stable
Janelle
Hebrew · #776
↓ Declining
Adelle
Germanic · #4107
↑↑ Surging
Monique
French · #2949
↑↑ Surging
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Mechelle · Overview
Summary

Mechelle is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Classic · Romantic character
Mechelle carries a warm, soft quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
mechelle.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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