How Many People Are Named Meshelle?
Complete statistics for the name Meshelle: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Meshelle is a very rare female name, with only 289 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 1,140,692 Americans. This unique name peaked in popularity back in 1966 when 22 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 52All 310 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
📜 Meshelle Through the Generations
Meshelle has seen a stable presence through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1966 when 22 babies were named Meshelle. Today, the name is held by 289 individuals, with the majority, 237, being between the ages of 30 and 60. The average age of those named Meshelle is 52, indicating a generation that has largely maintained the name's usage without significant decline or rise in recent years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Meshelle's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Meshelle
How Many People Have the Name Meshelle?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 289 people in the United States currently share the name Meshelle. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,140,692 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Meshelle a Common or Rare Name?
Meshelle 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 Meshelle Mean?
Meshelle means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Meshelle in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Meshelle Most Popular?
The name Meshelle reached peak popularity in 1966, with 22 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 Meshelle?
Approximately 289 people named Meshelle live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 310. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,140,692 Americans.
Is Meshelle a rare name?
Meshelle is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,140,692 Americans has this name.
What does the name Meshelle mean?
Meshelle means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Meshelle more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Meshelle are male and 100% are female.
When was Meshelle most popular?
Meshelle peaked in 1966 with 22 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.