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Machel

Machel is a girl name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Machel?

Recorded births named Machel by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	128 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Machel's popularity over time

Babies named Machel per year — United States (1958–1984). United States peaked in 1962 (13/yr).

When was Machel popular?

Machel reached its peak in 1962, when it was the #5558 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1960s name.

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