Mitchell
Male name · ↓ Falling
66,652
Total Births
1994
Peak Year
#845
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Mitchell
Mitchell is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1990s with significant usage. Approximately 66,652 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 624 births |
| 1890s | 784 births |
| 1900s | 1,009 births |
| 1910s | 1,721 births |
| 1920s | 1,698 births |
| 1930s | 1,189 births |
| 1940s | 2,552 births |
| 1950s | 8,866 births |
| 1960s | 9,017 births |
| 1970s | 5,160 births |
| 1980s | 9,558 births |
| 1990s | 16,327 births |
| 2000s | 6,347 births |
| 2010s | 1,410 births |
| 2020s | 390 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mitchell?
Mitchell has been given to 66,652 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1994 with 2,093 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #845.
Is Mitchell a boy or girl name?
Mitchell is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Mitchell most popular?
Mitchell was most popular in 1994, when 2,093 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Mitchell?
Mitchell first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).