Holding steady.
Popularity of Marshel since 1911
Babies named Marshel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Marshel's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 77 |
| 1920s | 158 |
| 1930s | 121 |
| 1940s | 75 |
| 1950s | 33 |
| 1960s | 26 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marshel is a rare spelling variant of Marshall, an occupational name with deep roots in English history. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1911, its peak year, but it has never achieved widespread use. Based on Social Security data, Marshel has remained consistently obscure, with no recorded spike or revival. Its trajectory is stable, meaning the name has seen little fluctuation in its already minimal usage. While Marshall has been more common, Marshel offers a distinctive alternative for parents seeking a familiar sound with a unique spelling.
Marshel is an alternate spelling of Marshall, an occupational surname from Old French 'mareschal' meaning a horse servant or farrier, later a high-ranking officer. The name was adopted as a given name in the 19th century, often to honor family surnames. The spelling Marshel is less common but follows phonetic variation trends.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mars, Marsh, Shel
Sibling names for Marshel
Names that share Marshel's style, for a brother or sister.
