Mitchell
Mitchell is of English and Hebrew origin, derived from the medieval name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?' It evolved as a surname before becoming a popular given name, carrying a sense of strength and timeless appeal.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 237. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 667
- 2012: 588
- 2013: 616
- 2014: 563
- 2015: 473
- 2016: 465
- 2017: 396
- 2018: 399
- 2019: 358
- 2020: 342
- 2021: 306
- 2022: 305
- 2023: 291
- 2024: 259
- 2025: 245
- 2026 (projected): 237
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most English-speaking countries
- •The nickname 'Mitch' gives it a friendly, casual option
- •Works well in both professional and personal settings
- •Has a vintage charm that's experiencing renewed interest
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Famous People
Mitchell Trubisky
NFL Quarterback
Mitchell Johnson
Australian Cricket Legend
Mitch Hedberg
Comedian
Mitch McConnell
U.S. Senator
Statistics
164,063
Total births since 1880
1994
Peak year
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