Machelle
Machelle is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Machelle is a feminine given name derived as a phonetic spelling variant of Michelle, which is of French and Hebrew origin meaning 'who is like God?'. It enjoyed modest popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century, but has become very rare in recent years. It offers a distinct alternative to the traditional Michelle spelling while retaining the same soft rhythm.
Popularity in the United States
3,178 babies in the United States have been named Machelle since 1880. It ranks #3155 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.7 %)
- OH (10.6 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- MI (7.3 %)
- IN (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 26 |
| 1950-1960 | 369 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,455 |
| 1970-1980 | 862 |
| 1980-1990 | 276 |
| 1990-2000 | 135 |
| 2000-2010 | 36 |
| 2010-2019 | 19 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Chelle, Shelly, Chell
Fun facts
- Machelle originated as an alternative phonetic spelling of the classic French name Michelle.
- The name saw most of its usage in the U.S. between the 1960s and 1980s before declining in usage.