Mitchell
Mitchell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mitchell originated as an English surname derived from the medieval name Michael, which traces back to Hebrew. It gained popularity as a given name in the mid-20th century in the United States and remains a familiar traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
164,063 babies in the United States have been named Mitchell since 1880. It ranks #209 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #792.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.5 %)
- NY (7.7 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
- MI (5.2 %)
- TX (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 298 |
| 1890-1900 | 346 |
| 1900-1910 | 460 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,612 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,524 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,619 |
| 1940-1950 | 6,125 |
| 1950-1960 | 21,962 |
| 1960-1970 | 22,678 |
| 1970-1980 | 12,966 |
| 1980-1990 | 24,542 |
| 1990-2000 | 42,015 |
| 2000-2010 | 16,906 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,262 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,748 |
Famous people named Mitchell
- Mitchell Trubisky: Athlete, Football Player
- Mitchell Baker: Business Executive, Lawyer
Nicknames
Mitch
Fun facts
- Mitchell developed as an English and Scottish surname variant of Michael during the Middle Ages.
- The name saw its highest popularity in the United States during the late 20th century.