Mechell
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God".
Name Census estimates that about 416 living Americans carry the first name Mechell. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mechell today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mechell births was 1971 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mechell. 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
416
~ 1 in 823,929 Americans
Peak year
1971
36 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
1994 SSA rank
#10,187
Tracked since 1954
Popularity
Mechell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mechell from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 193 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
Mechell 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 Mechell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mechells live
Origin
Meaning and history of Mechell
The name Mechell is believed to have originated from the French language, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French name "Michel," which itself stems from the Hebrew name "Mikhael," meaning "who is like God?"
During the medieval period, the name Mechell was particularly popular in France and other parts of Western Europe. It was often associated with nobility and the upper classes, as many aristocratic families favored names with biblical or religious connotations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mechell can be found in the 12th-century French epic poem "The Song of Roland." The poem features a character named Mechell, who was a close companion of the legendary knight Roland.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mechell. One such figure was Mechell de Villeneuve (c. 1330-1395), a French nobleman and military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War against the English.
In the realm of literature, Mechell de Montaigne (1533-1592), a renowned French Renaissance philosopher and essayist, is celebrated for his insightful and influential work, "Essays."
During the 16th century, Mechell de l'Hôpital (1505-1573), a French statesman and poet, served as the Chancellor of France under several kings and played a pivotal role in the legal and administrative reforms of the time.
Another notable figure was Mechell Ney (1769-1815), a French military leader and Marshal of France under Napoleon Bonaparte. Ney, often referred to as the "Bravest of the Brave," was renowned for his military prowess and unwavering loyalty to Napoleon.
In the realm of art, Mechell Boucher (1703-1770), a French painter and engraver, was celebrated for his elegant and ornate Rococo style, which influenced generations of artists throughout Europe.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Mechell, each contributing to the rich tapestry of its cultural and historical significance.
People
Mechell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mechell 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
Mechell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mechell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 416 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mechell 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 823,929 US residents.
Is Mechell a common name?
We classify Mechell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 481 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mechell most popular?
The single biggest year for Mechell was 1971, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mechell is about 55 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mechell a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mechell 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.