Machel

Girl name

Machel has been given to 128 babies in the U.S. since 1958. It peaked in 1962.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

128

Peak year

1962 (13 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1958

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

92% girls / 8% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Machel — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Rachelgirl

575,748 babies since 1880

Michelunisex

14,094 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Machel.

Charlestinegirl

128 babies since 1922

Renisegirl

128 babies since 1963

Cheraygirl

128 babies since 1964

Marchelunisex

129 babies since 1916

Jerrianngirl

129 babies since 1938

Kettygirl

129 babies since 1953

Valoreegirl

129 babies since 1954

Sherithagirl

129 babies since 1967

Machel vs Charlestine ⚖Machel vs Renise ⚖Machel vs Cheray ⚖Machel vs Marchel ⚖

FAQ

How popular is the name Machel?

Machel has been given to 128 babies in the U.S. since 1958. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Machel peak?

Machel peaked in 1962, when 13 babies were given the name.

Is Machel a girl or boy name?

Machel is primarily a girl name (92% of babies named Machel are girls).

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