Mitchell Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mitchell is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mitchell?
Mitchell is spelled M-I-T-C-H-E-L-L. The name has 8 letters.
Mitchell at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Mitchell is derived from the Middle English form of Michael, meaning “who is like God.”
- Origin
- Mitchell is commonly associated with the given name Michael and was adopted as an English surname.
- Pronunciation
- MIT-chuhl · 2 syllables
Mitchell Popularity in 2025
Rank#952
Recorded Births245
- Boys usage fell 48 places to #952 and recorded 14 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Mitchell Mean?
Mitchell is derived from the Middle English form of Michael, meaning “who is like God.”
Origin: Mitchell is commonly associated with the given name Michael and was adopted as an English surname.
How Do You Pronounce Mitchell?
PronunciationMIT-chuhl
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Mitchell?
- History
- Mitchell has been used as a surname and given name in English-speaking countries, often connected to individuals bearing the name Michael or its variants.
Mitchell Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 245 | #952 |
| 2024 | Boys | 259 | #904 |
| 2023 | Boys | 291 | #835 |
| 2022 | Boys | 305 | #816 |
| 2021 | Boys | 306 | #800 |
| 2020 | Boys | 342 | #726 |
| 2019 | Boys | 358 | #700 |
| 2018 | Girls | 6 | #13,793 |
| 2018 | Boys | 399 | #645 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 396 | #651 |
| 2016 | Boys | 465 | #590 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 473 | #585 |
| 2014 | Girls | 7 | #13,069 |
| 2014 | Boys | 563 | #502 |
| 2013 | Boys | 616 | #457 |
| 2012 | Boys | 588 | #465 |
| 2011 | Girls | 9 | #11,181 |
| 2011 | Boys | 667 | #418 |
| 2010 | Girls | 6 | #14,959 |
| 2010 | Boys | 737 | #387 |
| 2009 | Girls | 11 | #9,975 |
| 2009 | Boys | 855 | #359 |
When Was Mitchell Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1994 · Boys
5,370 recorded births
National rank #71
1995 · Boys
4,737 recorded births
National rank #79
1993 · Boys
4,584 recorded births
National rank #81
1996 · Boys
4,391 recorded births
National rank #88
Where Mitchell Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| OK | #504 | 8 |
| MI | #540 | 15 |
| AR | #555 | 5 |
| MO | #559 | 10 |
| MD | #571 | 8 |
| KS | #590 | 5 |
| OH | #595 | 16 |
| LA | #672 | 6 |