Mitchell
Boy name · #952 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Mitchell? In official American birth records, Mitchell has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
Mitchell is currently the #952 boy name in the United States — 245 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #585, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 7,347 boys born in 2025 was named Mitchell.
Babies named Mitchell per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Mitchell first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 32 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1994, when 5,370 boys were named Mitchell — good for #71 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Mitchell against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Mitchell in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Mitchell is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Mitchell will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Mitchell is most common
Geography matters for names, and Mitchell is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Mitchell is most common in MI (0.4 per 1,000), MO (0.4 per 1,000), OH (0.3 per 1,000), IL (0.3 per 1,000), GA (0.2 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Mitchell is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Mitchell
Statistically, parents drawn to Mitchell tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Terrell, Marcell, Tyrell, Kendall, and Cordell.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Mitchell | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 245 | #952 |
| 2024 | 259 | #904 |
| 2023 | 291 | #835 |
| 2022 | 305 | #816 |
| 2021 | 306 | #800 |
| 2020 | 342 | #726 |
| 2019 | 358 | #700 |
| 2018 | 399 | #645 |
| 2017 | 396 | #651 |
| 2016 | 465 | #590 |
| 2015 | 473 | #585 |
| 2014 | 563 | #502 |
| 2013 | 616 | #457 |
| 2012 | 588 | #465 |
| 2011 | 667 | #418 |
| 2010 | 737 | #387 |
| 2009 | 855 | #359 |
| 2008 | 979 | #335 |
| 2007 | 1,108 | #303 |
| 2006 | 1,255 | #275 |
| 2005 | 1,447 | #236 |
| 2004 | 1,648 | #213 |
| 2003 | 1,891 | #196 |
| 2002 | 2,172 | #177 |
| 2001 | 2,568 | #156 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Mitchell?
In official American birth records, the name Mitchell first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 32 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Mitchell a popular boy name?
Mitchell ranked #952 among boys in 2025 with 245 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #585.
When was the name Mitchell most popular?
Mitchell peaked in 1994, when 5,370 American boys received the name (ranked #71 that year). Since 1994 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Mitchell?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 7,347 newborn American boys was named Mitchell. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.