Mitchel
Mitchel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mitchel is a spelling variant of Mitchell, derived from the English surname which originated as a vernacular form of Michael. It traces back to the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning 'who is like God?'. In the United States, it peaked in usage during the late 20th century as a alternative spelling of Mitchell.
Popularity in the United States
13,287 babies in the United States have been named Mitchel since 1880. It ranks #1026 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1845.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.1 %)
- NY (12.5 %)
- OH (6.8 %)
- MI (6.7 %)
- TX (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 37 |
| 1890-1900 | 68 |
| 1900-1910 | 81 |
| 1910-1920 | 411 |
| 1920-1930 | 531 |
| 1930-1940 | 399 |
| 1940-1950 | 716 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,838 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,633 |
| 1970-1980 | 884 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,774 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,204 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,311 |
| 2010-2019 | 318 |
| 2020-2029 | 82 |
Famous people named Mitchel
- Mitchel Musso: Actor, Singer
Nicknames
Mitch
Fun facts
- Mitchel emerged as a simplified single-'l' spelling variant of the common surname-turned-given name Mitchell.
- The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew rhetorical question Mikha'el, implying that no one compares to God.