Michell
Michell is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Michell is a variant spelling of Michelle, derived from the French feminine form of Michael. It originates from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning 'who is like God?'. In the United States, it is a rare alternative spelling that peaked in usage during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
6,995 babies in the United States have been named Michell since 1880. It ranks #2023 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2053.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.5 %)
- TX (13.2 %)
- NY (11 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 33 |
| 1950-1960 | 316 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,655 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,176 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,080 |
| 1990-2000 | 691 |
| 2000-2010 | 788 |
| 2010-2019 | 208 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Nicknames
Chelle, Micki, Shelly
Fun facts
- Michell is a uncommon single-l or altered spelling of the overwhelmingly popular French name Michelle.
- The spelling Michell saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s alongside Michelle.