Marshell is an uncommon, yet distinctive given name of American origin. It is a unique combination of 'Marsh' and 'Ell', suggesting perhaps a connection to wetlands or marshes, and the brightness or clarity implied by 'ell'. The name Marshell is not listed among the top 1000 most popular names in the U.S., granting it an uncommon and individualistic aura. It is a unisex name, offering parents freedom in choosing its gender association based on their preference.
The name Marshell experienced significant popularity from the late 1950s to the early 1970s, with a peak of 31 births in 1970. However, its prevalence declined thereafter, with fewer than 20 births per year since 1974 and many years seeing only single-digit numbers or even fewer than five births. The overall total of Marshell births from 1950 to 2006 is 636.