Declining since 1994, #952 for boys today.
Popularity of Mitchell since 1880
Babies named Mitchell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 298 |
| 1890s | 346 |
| 1900s | 460 |
| 1910s | 2,612 |
| 1920s | 3,524 |
| 1930s | 2,619 |
| 1940s | 6,125 |
| 1950s | 21,962 |
| 1960s | 22,678 |
| 1970s | 12,966 |
| 1980s | 24,542 |
| 1990s | 42,015 |
| 2000s | 16,906 |
| 2010s | 5,262 |
| 2020s | 1,748 |
Meaning & origin
Mitchell entered US records in 1880 and reached its peak popularity in 1994. Since then, it has been steadily declining in use, falling to rank 952 by 2025 (1 in 6,972 newborns). The name has strong regional ties, especially in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Michigan. Its classic sound and familiar nickname Mitch keep it recognizable, though it no longer enjoys the broad appeal it had during the 1990s.
Mitchell is an English surname derived directly from the medieval given name Michael, which comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el meaning "who is like God?" Traditionally a patronymic (son of Michael), it became established as a first name in the English-speaking world. Its use as a given name gained widespread popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Where Mitchell is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mitchell” around the world
Where Mitchell lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
New Zealand
10
babies in 2025
Sources: NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mitch
Sibling names for Mitchell
Names that share Mitchell's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Madison, Emily, Abigail, Hannah, Sarah, Jacquline, Lynnette, Mallorie, Markie, Merrill, Richelle, Lauralee, Lynelle, Macayla, Madysen, Makaela, Malorie, Mindi, Sharell, Tennille, Burnette, Davette, Domanique, Ginelle, Janissa, Jannell, Jolynne, Jordanne, Joyelle, Lacinda, Lanetta, Larinda, Machaela, Mallary, Marnee, Mekenna, Melenie, Meloney, Michae, Ranelle, Sharise, Sharona, Sharrell, Tamitha, Candiss, Crystol, Denisia, Jodelle, Lizzett, Loriel, Lynnelle, Macaela, Malloree, Maloree, Maryl, Melondy, Merelyn, Mishell, Pleshette, Raenell, Anelle, Arnelle, Danique, Dannetta, Davona, Denetta, Franchelle, Jilliane, Jonnette, Joycelin, Makaelah, Marabelle, Massie, Meridee, Mikhala, Rennae, Richel
Brothers: Michael, Matthew, Andrew, Benjamin, Christopher, Bradford, Kenton, Arnell, Durell, Markel, Marquette, Martell, Mychal, Ronell, Andrell, Charron, Makell, Mykael, Randol, Tramell, Machael, Martel, Mechel, Mickell, Milam, Motty, Durelle, Gresham, Kirtis, Lennell, Maruice, Merick
Names like Mitchell
Names whose popularity has moved with Mitchell's over the last 50 years.
