Girl · #15,031 in 2026

Nashell

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

Current Rank

#15,031

Peak Rank

#13,316 (1992)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1992

First Year

2000

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#13316

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nashell

Nashell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 5 Nashells were born — ranking #13,316 that year. As of 2026, Nashell ranks #15,031 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 20 Nashells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Nashell most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

United States
66%
Mexico
34%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Nashell

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

National
Nigel
Nasha
Meshell
Gnashing
Magill
Machel
Mishel
Nashville
Natural
Michelle
Initial

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nashell

What does the name Nashell mean?

Nashell is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nashell in 2026?

In 2026, Nashell ranks #15,031 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nashell most popular?

Nashell reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #13,316 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Nashell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nashell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nashell include Adeva, Alaxandria, Aleandra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nashell

Nashell is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 20 births in the dataset. Nashell's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #13,316. Use the chart and map above to compare Nashell'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.