Mitchell
girl nameMitchell entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #2724 in 1986, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#2724
peak (1986)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3607 |
| 1920s | #4336 |
| 1930s | #4260 |
| 1940s | #3780 |
| 1950s | #4304 |
| 1960s | #3766 |
| 1970s | #4178 |
| 1980s | #3413 |
| 1990s | #5098 |
| 2000s | #8783 |
| 2010s | #14221 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Mitchell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mitchell alive today was born around 1983, making them about 42 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mitchell in 2025?
- Mitchell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Mitchell most popular?
- Mitchell peaked in 1986, reaching #2724 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mitchell with classmates?
- Mitchell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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