At a glance
- In short
- Richell is a French name pronounced as rih-SHEL.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2001 (#15,352)
- Babies in 2001
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #4,492 in 1970
- First recorded
- 1961
Meaning of Richell
Richell is a female name that has its origin in the French name Rochelle. It is pronounced as rih-SHEL (/rɪˈʃel/) in both British English and American English. The name Richell is a variation of Rochelle, which means "little rock" or "little rest" in French. The name has been used for baby girls in the United States since at least the 1960s, with varying levels of popularity over the years. While it may not be as common as some other names, Richell carries a unique charm and sophistication that parents may find appealing for their daughter.
How to pronounce Richell
English
- Pronounced rih-SHEL /rɪˈʃɛl/
Popularity of Richell in the U.S.
Richell was last recorded in the U.S. in 2001, ranked #15,352 with 5 babies. It peaked at #4,492 in 1970. It first appears in the records in 1961.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1961–2001 23 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 | 15,352 | back (not recorded in 2000) |
| 1999 | 5 | 14,411 | back (not recorded in 1997–1998) |
| 1996 | 8 | 9,581 | back (not recorded in 1995) |
| 1994 | 5 | 13,430 | back (not recorded in 1993) |
| 1992 | 6 | 11,738 | ▼ 1,467 |
| 1991 | 7 | 10,271 | ▼ 1,770 |
| 1990 | 9 | 8,501 | back (not recorded in 1989) |
| 1988 | 7 | 9,244 | ▼ 3,631 |
| 1987 | 13 | 5,613 | ▲ 3,932 |
| 1986 | 6 | 9,545 | back (not recorded in 1983–1985) |
| 1982 | 5 | 10,518 | ▼ 107 |
| 1981 | 5 | 10,411 | ▼ 2,233 |
| 1980 | 7 | 8,178 | ▼ 2,751 |
| 1979 | 12 | 5,427 | ▲ 4,323 |
| 1978 | 5 | 9,750 | back (not recorded in 1975–1977) |
| 1974 | 6 | 7,680 | ▼ 1,600 |
| 1973 | 8 | 6,080 | back (not recorded in 1971–1972) |
| 1970 | 12 | 4,492 | ▲ 231 |
| 1969 | 10 | 4,723 | ▲ 1,523 |
| 1968 | 6 | 6,246 | back (not recorded in 1967) |
| 1966 | 6 | 5,809 | back (not recorded in 1965) |
| 1964 | 5 | 6,767 | back (not recorded in 1962–1963) |
| 1961 | 8 | 4,882 | new |