Girl · #11,782 in 2026

Mashelle

Current Rank
#11,782
Peak Rank
#4,355 (1964)
Total Babies
114
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1960
First Year
1995
Last Year
1964
Peak Year
#4355
Peak Rank
114
Total Count
15
Years Active

The Story of Mashelle

Mashelle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1960, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1964, when 10 Mashelles were born — ranking #4,355 that year. As of 2026, Mashelle ranks #11,782 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 114 Mashelles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Mashelle

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mashelle is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mashelle

What does the name Mashelle mean?
Mashelle is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1960. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Mashelle in 2026?
In 2026, Mashelle ranks #11,782 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Mashelle most popular?
Mashelle reached its peak popularity in 1964, ranking #4,355 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Mashelle a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Mashelle is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Mashelle?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mashelle include Norvella, Jacqulene, Len. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mashelle

Mashelle is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 114 births in the dataset. Mashelle's peak popularity came in 1964 when it ranked #4,355. Use the chart and map above to compare Mashelle's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.