At a glance
- In short
- Reshell is a female English name pronounced reh-SHEL, with variations like Rochelle and Rachelle. Uncommon but with a pleasant sound and unique spelling.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1980 (#10,392)
- Babies in 1980
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #5,273 in 1966
- First recorded
- 1965
Meaning of Reshell
Reshell is a female name with origins in English. It is pronounced as reh-SHEL, both in British English (/rəˈʃel/) and American English (/rəˈʃɛl/). The variations of Reshell include Rochelle and Rachelle.
In the United States, Reshell has been a relatively uncommon name throughout the years. In 1965, it was ranked as the 6,812th most popular name for newborn girls. However, its popularity increased slightly during the late 1960s and early 1970s when it reached its peak at a rank of 5, placing it among the top 10,000 names. Since then, Reshell has become less common.
Reshell does not have any specific associations or meanings associated with it; however, it has a pleasant sound and a unique spelling that may appeal to parents looking for an uncommon name for their baby girl.
How to pronounce Reshell
English
- Pronounced reh-SHEL /rəˈʃɛl/
Popularity of Reshell in the U.S.
Reshell was last recorded in the U.S. in 1980, ranked #10,392 with 5 babies. It peaked at #5,273 in 1966. It first appears in the records in 1965.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1965–1980 9 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 | 10,392 | back (not recorded in 1978–1979) |
| 1977 | 5 | 9,652 | back (not recorded in 1975–1976) |
| 1974 | 5 | 8,775 | back (not recorded in 1972–1973) |
| 1971 | 5 | 8,324 | ▼ 329 |
| 1970 | 5 | 7,995 | ▼ 524 |
| 1969 | 5 | 7,471 | ▼ 1,829 |
| 1968 | 7 | 5,642 | back (not recorded in 1967) |
| 1966 | 7 | 5,273 | ▲ 544 |
| 1965 | 6 | 5,817 | new |