How Many People Are Named Marshell?
Complete statistics for the name Marshell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Marshell is a very rare name for boys, with only 978 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 337,330 Americans. The majority of those named Marshell are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a quest for knowledge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 69All 1,561 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: 1970Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Marshell Through the Generations
Marshell has seen its peak popularity in 1970 with 43 births, but since then, it's remained stable, neither gaining nor losing significant ground. With an average age of 69, Marshell is predominantly found among the older generation, with 62% of those named being over 60. This trend suggests that while the name isn't fading away, it's also not attracting new parents, maintaining a niche presence within the American naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Marshell's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Marshell
How Many People Have the Name Marshell?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 450 people in the United States currently share the name Marshell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 736,554 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Marshell a Common or Rare Name?
Marshell 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 Marshell Mean?
Marshell means "creative variant of Marshall" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Marshell in SSA data, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.
When Was Marshell Most Popular?
The name Marshell reached peak popularity in 1970, with 43 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 Marshell?
Approximately 450 people named Marshell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 450. That works out to roughly 1 in 736,554 Americans.
Is Marshell a rare name?
Marshell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 736,554 Americans has this name.
What does the name Marshell mean?
Marshell means "creative variant of Marshall" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Marshell more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 40% of people named Marshell are male and 60% are female.
When was Marshell most popular?
Marshell peaked in 1970 with 43 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.