Holding steady.
Popularity of Mechele since 1947
Babies named Mechele per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 88 |
| 1960s | 313 |
| 1970s | 233 |
| 1980s | 47 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mechele is a spelling variant of Michèle, the French feminine form of Michel. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1947, but its popularity peaked in 1966, when it was given to the most girls in a single year. Since the 1960s, its usage has declined, and it has not ranked in the top 1000 names. The trajectory of Mechele is stable with very low usage, and it has not experienced a revival. Like many French-influenced names, Mechele saw modest mid-century appeal but fell out of fashion. Its top state usage is negligible, with no state recording significant numbers.
Mechele is a variant spelling of Michèle, the French feminine form of Michel, which derives from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'. The name Michel has been common in France since the Middle Ages, and its feminine form Michèle gained popularity in the 20th century. The spelling 'Mechele' emerged as an anglicized adaptation, particularly in the United States during the mid-1900s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Michele, Shelly, Chele
Sibling names for Mechele
Names that share Mechele's style, for a brother or sister.
