How Many People Are Named Machell?
Complete statistics for the name Machell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Machell is a very rare female name, with only 471 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 701,217 Americans. The majority of those named Machell are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 59All 520 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: 1966Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Machell Through the Generations
Machell has seen its peak popularity in 1966 when 36 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has maintained a stable presence, with most of the current bearers falling within the 30-60 age range. However, a significant portion, around 45%, are over 60 years old, indicating a strong association with the older generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Machell's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Machell
How Many People Have the Name Machell?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 140 people in the United States currently share the name Machell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,367,495 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Machell a Common or Rare Name?
Machell 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 Machell Mean?
Machell means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Machell in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Machell Most Popular?
The name Machell reached peak popularity in 1966, with 36 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 Machell?
Approximately 140 people named Machell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 140. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,367,495 Americans.
Is Machell a rare name?
Machell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,367,495 Americans has this name.
What does the name Machell mean?
Machell means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Machell more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Machell are male and 100% are female.
When was Machell most popular?
Machell peaked in 1966 with 36 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.