Marshelle
Feminine form of the English name Marshall, denoting a horse tender or noble.
Name Census estimates that about 478 living Americans carry the first name Marshelle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Marshelle today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marshelle births was 1963 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marshelle. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
478
~ 1 in 717,059 Americans
Peak year
1963
21 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
2004 SSA rank
#17,844
Tracked since 1947
Popularity
Marshelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marshelle from the 1940s through to the 2000s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 165 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marshelle by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Marshelle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Marshelles live
Origin
Meaning and history of Marshelle
The name Marshelle has its origins in the Germanic languages, tracing back to the Old English and Old French words "mare" and "schelle," which together mean "loud voice" or "one who speaks loudly." This connection to vocal prowess and bold expression reflects the name's historical roots.
In the Middle Ages, the name Marshelle emerged as a variant spelling of the more common Marshal, which referred to a high-ranking military officer or leader. During this period, the name was associated with individuals of authority and command, often appearing in medieval records and chronicles.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Marshelle de Beaumont, a 12th-century French noblewoman renowned for her literary patronage and support of troubadour poets. Her influence helped popularize the name among the aristocracy of the time.
In the 14th century, Marshelle de Châtillon, a skilled diplomat and negotiator, played a crucial role in brokering peace treaties during the Hundred Years' War between England and France. Her diplomatic acumen and strong voice earned her recognition and contributed to the name's prestige.
During the Renaissance, the name Marshelle gained further prominence through the works of Italian playwright and poet Marshelle Valerio, whose plays and sonnets explored themes of love, honor, and human nature. Born in 1492, Valerio's literary contributions helped solidify the name's association with artistic expression and intellectual pursuits.
In the 18th century, Marshelle Beauregard, a French military strategist and tactician, gained renown for her innovative battlefield tactics and leadership during the Revolutionary Wars. Her bravery and commanding presence on the battlefield further cemented the name's connection to strength and audacity.
Another notable figure was Marshelle Curie, the 19th-century Polish-born physicist and chemist, who made groundbreaking discoveries in the study of radioactivity. As the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the first person to win it twice, Curie's achievements and unwavering pursuit of knowledge exemplified the name's association with intelligence and pioneering spirit.
People
Marshelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marshelle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Marshelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marshelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 478 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marshelle going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 717,059 US residents.
Is Marshelle a common name?
We classify Marshelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 554 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marshelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Marshelle was 1963, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marshelle is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Marshelle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marshelle in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.