Girl nameNot in the current top charts
Meshell
//ˈmɛʃəl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19667 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Meshell's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Meshell's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Meshell |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1966 | 35 |
| 1967 | 19 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 22 |
| 1970 | 27 |
| 1971 | 25 |
| 1972 | 16 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2008 | 5 |
Meshell through the decades
- Meshell peaked in 1966, when 35 babies were named Meshell in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1993–2008), use of Meshell has fallen 17% compared to the 10 years before that.