Michelle is a popular feminine name with French origins. The name Michelle has been consistently used for baby girls in the United States, ranking at number 12,959 in occurrence in 1990 and number 7,067 in 1970. This name carries an air of elegance and sophistication and is often associated with strong and confident women. It gained popularity due to its association with the glamorous American actress Michelle Pfeiffer. Michelle also has various spellings and variations, but all retain the same pronunciation.
How to pronounce Michellle
English
Pronounced mih-SHEHL/mɪˈʃɛl/
Popularity of Michellle in the U.S.
Michellle was last recorded in the U.S. in 1990, ranked #12,958 with 5 babies. It peaked at #7,070 in 1970. It first appears in the records in 1970.
Girls named Michellle (left scale)
Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
