Mitchell
How to say it: MITCH-ul · /ˈmɪtʃəl/
English surname form of Michael, from Hebrew 'mi-ka-el' meaning 'who is like God'.
Mitchell was the 837th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 245 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 47% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,010 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #837 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 245 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,751 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −47% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,010 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Once at its strongest in the 1990s, Mitchell has thinned out considerably. Far below its former height, more decline is expected.
What goes with it
Rounded and soft, Mitchell sounds steady and familiar. Spencer aligns with its easygoing manner.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mitchell is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
Famous people named Mitchell
- Mitchell Duke (born 1991)Australian association football player
- Mitchell Langerak (born 1988)Australian association football player
- Mitchell Weiser (born 1994)German association football player
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