Total births
925
Unisex name · since 1913
Marshell
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 925 babies named Marshell, peaking in 1930. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 925
- total births
- 1913–2007
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
925 boys have been named Marshell since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Marshell has 925 recorded births among boys since 1913, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1930s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2007.
- 925 total births
- 1913–2007 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
925 boys have been named Marshell since 1913, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 2007.
- 925
- total births
- 1913–2007
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Marshell was born in this single decade.
1930
Single peak year
25 babies were named Marshell in 1930 - its busiest year on record.
Marshell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marshell's SSA record in two at 1950 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1955, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1930 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marshell at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1930
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Marshell popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2007
- Peak year (1930)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 95 years of records
Marshell popularity over time - girls
636 total births recorded since 1950 (Marshell as girls' name)
Marshell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Marshell's strongest decade.
177 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Marshell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 70
1910s
70 births
- 1920s
1920s
159 births
- 1930s
1930s
177 births
- 1940s
1940s
160 births
- 1950s
1950s
125 births
- 1960s
1960s
108 births
- 1970s
1970s
80 births
- 1980s 28
1980s
28 births
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 177 births (19% of all-time use).
How Marshell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Marshell's total volume
Marshell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Marshell by state
Where Marshell concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 29 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.5% |
Mississippi share of Marshell's total US births 3.1%
Even split
29 of 925 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marshell? ▼
Marshell has been given to 925 babies in the U.S. since 1913, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2007. 25 babies were born in 1930, its single highest year.
When was Marshell most popular? ▼
Marshell was most popular in the 1930s decade with 177 total births. The single peak year was 1930.
Where is Marshell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marshell are Mississippi (29 births), Kentucky (5 births), North Carolina (5 births).
Is Marshell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Marshell is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 925 births, and as a girl's name it has 636 births.
How long has the name Marshell been used? ▼
Marshell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 95 years of data through 2007.
What names are similar to Marshell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mark, Martin, Marvin, Marcus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Marshell's data
- Marshell's decade-level peak was the 1930s (177 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Marshells (29 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Marshell
Nearby Names Like Marshell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marshell
Mark Boy
#244 1,362,176 births
Martin Boy
#307 315,561 births
Marvin Boy
#671 254,192 births
Marcus Boy
#256 241,657 births
Mario Boy
#398 151,310 births
Compare Marshell side by side: Marshell vs Mark Marshell vs Martin Marshell vs Marvin
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1913–2007 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Marshell: Baby Name Since 1913 - 925 Births, Peak 1930." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marshell. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Marshell draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.