Mitchel
boy name#7679 in 2025Mitchel entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #486 in 1958, ranks #7679 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#7679
rank today
#486
peak (1958)
10
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #760 |
| 1890s | #840 |
| 1900s | #895 |
| 1910s | #849 |
| 1920s | #949 |
| 1930s | #1044 |
| 1940s | #795 |
| 1950s | #550 |
| 1960s | #619 |
| 1970s | #888 |
| 1980s | #695 |
| 1990s | #579 |
| 2000s | #1299 |
| 2010s | #3624 |
| 2020s | #6326 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mitchel has been most popular in CA, TX.
Living bearers
About 10,500 people named Mitchel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mitchel alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mitchel in 2025?
- Mitchel ranks #7679 among US boy names in 2025, with 10 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mitchel most popular?
- Mitchel peaked in 1958, reaching #486 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mitchel with classmates?
- Mitchel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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