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Echelle

uh-SHEL /əˈʃɛl/

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In short
Echelle is a charming and unique name for a baby girl with American English pronunciation of uh-SHEL. It may have French roots derived from the word "échelle," meaning "ladder."
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1973 (#8,423)
Babies in 1973
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#4,779 in 1968
First recorded
1964

Meaning of Echelle

Echelle is a charming and unique name for a baby girl. It has an American English pronunciation of uh-SHEL (/əˈʃɛl/). The origin of the name is uncertain, but it may have French roots derived from the word "échelle," meaning "ladder." Echelle has a soft and elegant sound, making it a beautiful choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their daughter. Despite its rarity, Echelle has been given to a small number of newborns in the United States since the 1960s. Although not among the most popular names, Echelle carries an air of sophistication and individuality that sets it apart from more common choices.

How to pronounce Echelle

English

Popularity of Echelle in the U.S.

Echelle was last recorded in the U.S. in 1973, ranked #8,423 with 5 babies. It peaked at #4,779 in 1968. It first appears in the records in 1964.

Bar and line chart: Echelle in the U.S., 1964–1973. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 9 in 1968 and 5 in 1973. Line: rank among girl names, peak #4,779 in 1968, #8,423 in 1973.
  • Girls named Echelle (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1964–1973. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1964⁠–⁠1973 3 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
197358,423back
196894,779back
196466,009new