Girl · #9,802 in 2026

Meshelle

Name: Popularity of the name Meshelle in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Meshelle, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,802

Peak Rank

#2,586 (1966)

Total Babies

310

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1954

First Year

1997

Last Year

1966

Peak Year

#2586

Peak Rank

310

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Meshelle

The earliest SSA record of Meshelle as a baby girl name dates back to 1954, when 6 babies received it. 1966 was its biggest year on record, with 22 newborns named Meshelle — #2,586 in the national rankings. About 38% of every Meshelle on record arrived during the 1960s, its defining decade. Meshelle last appeared in the published SSA data in 1997, with 8 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 310 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1950s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Meshelle

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Meshelle

What does the name Meshelle mean?

Meshelle is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1954. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Meshelle in 2026?

In 2026, Meshelle ranks #9,802 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Meshelle most popular?

Meshelle reached its peak popularity in 1966, ranking #2,586 that year with 22 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Meshelle most popular?

Meshelle has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Meshelle.

Is Meshelle a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Meshelle is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Meshelle?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Meshelle include Lynnetta, Sundae, Montina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Meshelle

Meshelle is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1954 and has accumulated 310 births in the dataset. Meshelle's peak popularity came in 1966 when it ranked #2,586. Use the chart and map above to compare Meshelle'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.