Mechelle
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Mechelle was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,386 births recorded 1947–2021 · peaked in 1968 with 287 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Illinois, Louisiana, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
46 births recorded 1975–1990 · peaked in 1984 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
46 births recorded 1975–1990 · peaked in 1984 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Mechelle’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #5626 | — |
| 1998 | #6073 | ↓447 |
| 1999 | #4576 | ↑1497 |
| 2000 | #4981 | ↓405 |
| 2001 | #8196 | ↓3215 |
| 2002 | #7045 | ↑1151 |
| 2003 | #8505 | ↓1460 |
| 2004 | #9892 | ↓1387 |
| 2005 | #9452 | ↑440 |
| 2006 | #7142 | ↑2310 |
| 2007 | #12676 | ↓5534 |
| 2008 | #9476 | ↑3200 |
| 2009 | #8454 | ↑1022 |
| 2010 | #11246 | ↓2792 |
| 2011 | #16764 | ↓5518 |
| 2013 | #11969 | ↑4795 |
| 2015 | #14482 | ↓2513 |
| 2016 | #14331 | ↑151 |
| 2019 | #12448 | ↑1883 |
| 2021 | #15251 | ↓2803 |
Frequently asked questions about Mechelle
Is Mechelle a popular name?
Mechelle has 4,386 recorded births in United States between 1947 and 2021, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Mechelle more common for boys or girls?
Mechelle is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Mechelle most popular?
Mechelle peaked in 1968 in United States, with 287 recorded births that year.
Is Mechelle rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Mechelle’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4345 in 1947 to #15251 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Mechelle?
At least 4,432 babies have been recorded with the name Mechelle across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Mechelle popular in more than one country?
Yes — Mechelle appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, Scotland.