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Deshell

duh-SHEL /dəˈʃɛl/

At a glance

In short
Deshell is a unique and charming name for baby girls with African American roots, carrying an air of individuality and strength.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1978 (#9,750)
Babies in 1978
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#7,995 in 1970
First recorded
1970

Meaning of Deshell

Deshell is a unique and charming name for baby girls. This name has variations such as Deshelle and has been given to a small number of newborns in the United States, with occurrences dating back to the 1970s. While its exact origin is not widely documented, Deshell is believed to have African American roots and may have originated from African languages. The name carries an air of individuality and strength, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their daughter.

How to pronounce Deshell

English

Popularity of Deshell in the U.S.

Deshell was last recorded in the U.S. in 1978, ranked #9,750 with 5 babies. It peaked at #7,995 in 1970. It first appears in the records in 1970.

Bar and line chart: Deshell in the U.S., 1970–1978. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 5 in 1970 and 5 in 1978. Line: rank among girl names, peak #7,995 in 1970, #9,750 in 1978.
  • Girls named Deshell (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1970–1978. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1970⁠–⁠1978 3 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
197859,750back
197358,423back
197057,995new