Mechell
Every Mechell since 1954 — 481 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mechell
Mechell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1954, 481 American babies have been named Mechell. Its peak came in 1971, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mechell stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mechell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1990 | 7 | #10,959 |
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| 1975 | 14 | #4,493 |
| 1970 | 34 | #2,291 |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,671 |
| 1960 | 14 | #3,471 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,628 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mechell in 2025?
Mechell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Mechell?
481 babies have been named Mechell in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mechell most popular?
Mechell peaked in 1971, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Mechell a boy or girl name?
Mechell is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mechell rising or falling?
Mechell has been roughly stable over the past decade.