How Many People Are Named Mashell?

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

Mashell
Very Rare
American

Mashell is a very rare female name, with only 284 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,160,877 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1965 when 21 babies were given this name, and it's remained stable since then.

~284
Living in US
1 in 1,160,877
Americans
1965
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes elegance
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Elegant Refined Sophisticated
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

488
Worldwide Bearers
#384,758
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
421
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
24
🇿🇦 South Africa
7
🇱🇷 Liberia
7
🇬🇧 England
5
🇵🇭 Philippines
5
🇿🇲 Zambia
4
🇵🇪 Peru
3
🇳🇬 Nigeria
2
🇯🇲 Jamaica
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
284 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 56
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
197
Would be 30–60 (64%)
112
Would be over 60 (36%)

All 309 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: 1965

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
47
Modern Appeal
53
International
74

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

📜 Mashell Through the Generations

Mashell has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, though its peak was in 1965 with 21 births. Today, the majority of those named Mashell are aged between 30 and 60, with 197 individuals falling into this age bracket. Only 112 people are over 60, indicating a slight shift towards older demographics, while none are under 30, suggesting the name might be less popular among younger parents.

✨ Similar Names to Mashell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mashell's American roots

📄 About the Name Mashell

How Many People Have the Name Mashell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 284 people in the United States currently share the name Mashell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,160,877 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mashell a Common or Rare Name?

Mashell 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 Mashell Mean?

Mashell means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Mashell Most Popular?

The name Mashell reached peak popularity in 1965, with 21 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 Mashell?

Approximately 284 people named Mashell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 309. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,160,877 Americans.

Is Mashell a rare name?

Mashell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,160,877 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mashell mean?

Mashell means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.

Is Mashell more male or female?

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

When was Mashell most popular?

Mashell peaked in 1965 with 21 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 US284
All-Time Births309
1 in X1 in 1,160,877
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age56
Peak Year1965
World Rank#384,758
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.