Total births
722
Girls' name · since 1947
Mechele
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 722 babies named Mechele, peaking in 1966. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 722
- total births
- 1947–1996
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Mechele is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 722 have been recorded since 1947.
Social Security Administration records show Mechele recorded 722 times among girls since 1947, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 1996.
- 722 total births
- 1947–1996 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
722 girls have been named Mechele since 1947, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1996.
- 722
- total births
- 1947–1996
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Mechele was born in this single decade.
1966
Single peak year
57 babies were named Mechele in 1966 - its busiest year on record.
Mechele's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Mechele's full recorded timeline at 1970, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1951, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1966 peak of 57 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Mechele at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1966
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Mechele popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–1996
- Peak year (1966)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Mechele by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Mechele's strongest decade.
313 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Mechele births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s 88
1950s
88 births
- 1960s
1960s
313 births
- 1970s
1970s
233 births
- 1980s 47
1980s
47 births
- 1990s 35
1990s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 313 births (43% of all-time use).
How Mechele compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Mechele's total volume
Mechele vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mechele by state
Where Mechele concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 35 | 4.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 7 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Mechele's total US births 4.8%
Even split
35 of 722 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mechele? ▼
Since 1947, Social Security records show 722 babies named Mechele. The most recent recorded year was 1996. Its busiest year on record was 1966, with 57 births.
When was Mechele most popular? ▼
Mechele was most popular in the 1960s decade with 313 total births. The single peak year was 1966.
Where is Mechele most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mechele are California (35 births), New York (7 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Mechele been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mechele since 1947 -- 50 years through the most recent 1996 data.
What names are similar to Mechele? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mechelle, Mecca, Mechell, Meckenzie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mechele's data
- Mechele's decade-level peak was the 1960s (313 total births); usage has since declined to 35 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Mecheles (35 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Mechele
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mechele
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Mechell Girl
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Meckenzie Girl
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Mechel Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1947–1996 (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. "Mechele: Baby Name Since 1947 - 722 Births, Peak 1966." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mechele. 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 Mechele 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 June 2026.