Mitchel
A male given name from Hebrew transferred back from the surname.
Every Mitchel since 1880 — 13,309 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mitchel
Mitchel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,037 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 13,309 American babies have been named Mitchel. Its peak came in 1994, when 407 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mitchel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mitchel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 10 | #8,037 |
| 2024 | — | — | 14 | #6,373 |
| 2023 | — | — | 18 | #5,398 |
| 2022 | — | — | 14 | #6,373 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #6,964 |
| 2020 | — | — | 14 | #6,188 |
| 2019 | — | — | 23 | #4,431 |
| 2018 | — | — | 25 | #4,178 |
| 2017 | — | — | 25 | #4,193 |
| 2016 | — | — | 25 | #4,165 |
| 2015 | — | — | 22 | #4,497 |
| 2014 | — | — | 30 | #3,590 |
| 2013 | — | — | 27 | #3,823 |
| 2012 | — | — | 36 | #3,153 |
| 2011 | — | — | 56 | #2,303 |
| 2010 | — | — | 49 | #2,538 |
| 2009 | — | — | 77 | #1,882 |
| 2008 | — | — | 88 | #1,730 |
| 2007 | — | — | 84 | #1,767 |
| 2006 | — | — | 103 | #1,485 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,314 | 117 | #1,306 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,926 | 124 | #1,230 |
| 2003 | — | — | 150 | #1,042 |
| 2002 | — | — | 173 | #927 |
| 2001 | — | — | 170 | #918 |
| 2000 | — | — | 225 | #752 |
| 1995 | — | — | 366 | #528 |
| 1990 | — | — | 312 | #574 |
| 1985 | — | — | 161 | #695 |
| 1980 | — | — | 102 | #890 |
| 1975 | — | — | 94 | #860 |
| 1970 | — | — | 97 | #823 |
| 1965 | — | — | 128 | #657 |
| 1960 | — | — | 225 | #529 |
| 1955 | — | — | 192 | #531 |
| 1950 | — | — | 124 | #618 |
| 1945 | — | — | 57 | #836 |
| 1940 | — | — | 44 | #978 |
| 1935 | — | — | 39 | #1,037 |
| 1930 | — | — | 40 | #1,108 |
| 1925 | — | — | 55 | #912 |
| 1920 | — | — | 63 | #860 |
| 1915 | — | — | 53 | #852 |
| 1910 | — | — | 10 | #1,094 |
| 1905 | — | — | 6 | #1,191 |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | 10 | #732 |
| 1890 | — | — | 5 | #1,107 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 6 | #880 |
Famous people named Mitchel
- Mitchel Musso Actor · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mitchel mean?
A male given name from Hebrew transferred back from the surname.
How popular is the name Mitchel in 2025?
Mitchel ranked #8,037 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mitchel?
13,309 babies have been named Mitchel in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mitchel most popular?
Mitchel peaked in 1994, when 407 newborns received the name.
Is Mitchel a boy or girl name?
Mitchel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mitchel rising or falling?
Mitchel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mitchel?
Well-known people named Mitchel include Mitchel Musso (actor).