How Many People Are Named Chelle?

Complete statistics for the name Chelle: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Chelle
Very Rare
Hebrew (via French)

Chelle has a classic yet modern feel. About 316 people named Chelle live in the US today, making it so rare that only 1 in 1,043,041 Americans share this name. It peaked in 1960 with 17 births that year.

~316
Living in US
1 in 1,043,041
Americans
1960
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A short form of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God'
🌐
Origin
Hebrew (via French)
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Warm Approachable Compassionate Playful
9
Life Path Number

The life path number 9 is traditionally associated with compassion, humanitarianism, and a deep sense of universal love. People connected to this number are often seen as generous souls who care about the bigger picture and want to make a positive difference in the world.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,899
Worldwide Bearers
#134,928
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,079
🇵🇭 Philippines
155
🇬🇧 England
130
🇮🇳 India
121
🇸🇷 Suriname
66
🇨🇲 Cameroon
61
🇳🇿 New Zealand
47
🇦🇺 Australia
46
🇨🇦 Canada
25
🇳🇱 Netherlands
16

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
316 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 54
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
236
Would be 30–60 (69%)
107
Would be over 60 (31%)

All 343 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1960

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
52
Modern Appeal
48
International
91

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Chelle Through the Generations

The name Chelle has a rich history, with its peak in 1960 when 17 babies were given this name. Today, there are 316 people named Chelle living in the US, which is significantly less than the total births over time. This gap highlights the name's rarity. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 69% of Chelles aged 30-60 and 31% over 60, indicating a stable trend. The fact that the majority of Chelles are middle-aged suggests a steady naming preference over the decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Chelle

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Chelle's Hebrew (via French) roots

📄 About the Name Chelle

How Many People Have the Name Chelle?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 316 people in the United States currently share the name Chelle. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,043,041 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Chelle a Common or Rare Name?

Chelle is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Chelle Mean?

Chelle means "A short form of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God'" and comes from Hebrew (via French) origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Chelle in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Chelle Most Popular?

The name Chelle reached peak popularity in 1960, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Chelle?

Approximately 316 people named Chelle live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 343. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,043,041 Americans.

Is Chelle a rare name?

Chelle is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,043,041 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chelle mean?

Chelle means "A short form of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God'" and comes from Hebrew (via French) origins.

Is Chelle more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Chelle are male and 100% are female.

When was Chelle most popular?

Chelle peaked in 1960 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US316
All-Time Births343
1 in X1 in 1,043,041
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age54
Peak Year1960
World Rank#134,928
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.