Mechelle
Mechelle is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mechelle is a modern variant spelling of Michelle, which is the French feminine form of Michel (Michael). It derives from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning 'who is like God?'. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage as an alternative phonetic spelling during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
4,386 babies in the United States have been named Mechelle since 1880. It ranks #2652 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.7 %)
- TX (13.9 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
- LA (5.9 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
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 | 25 |
| 1950-1960 | 284 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,619 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,353 |
| 1980-1990 | 552 |
| 1990-2000 | 373 |
| 2000-2010 | 134 |
| 2010-2019 | 41 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Nicknames
Chelle, Shelly, Mimi
Fun facts
- Mechelle emerged alongside other modern phonetic variations of classic names in the mid-1900s.
- The underlying name Michael is phrased as a rhetorical question in Hebrew expressing devotion.