Mitchell Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMIT-chuhl / /ˈmɪtʃəl/English; French
Meaning
English: Who is like God?; French: Little Michael
Historical & Cultural Background
Mitchell is derived from the Hebrew name Michael, which means 'who is like God?'. It became popular in English-speaking countries during the Middle Ages. The name has been used as both a surname and a given name. In the 19th century, it gained popularity as a first name in the United States.
Trend Summary
Mitchell has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Michell
- Michele
International Variants
- Mikael (Swedish)
- Mikhail (Russian)
- Michele (Italian)
- Miguel (Spanish)
Famous people named Mitchell
Mitchell Baker is an American business executive known for her role as the co-founder of Mozilla Corporation.
Mitchell Johnson is an Australian former cricketer who played for the national team.
Mitchell Musso is an American actor and musician recognized for his role in the Disney Channel series 'Hannah Montana'.
Mitchell Starc is an Australian cricketer known for his fast bowling in international cricket.
Fictional characters named Mitchell
Mitchell Pritchett is a character from the television series 'Modern Family', known for his witty and caring personality.
Mitchell from the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball' is a minor character who appears in various episodes.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mitchell was first seen in the United States in 1880. Mitchell has ranked as high as #133 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Mitchell has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mitchell (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 23 | |
FL | 14 | |
GA | 14 | |
OH | 13 | |
PA | 13 | |
CA | 13 | |
MI | 12 | |
NC | 11 | |
MD | 9 | |
NY | 8 | |
MA | 8 | |
TN | 8 | |
AL | 7 | |
VA | 7 | |
CT | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 32 |
1881 | 20 |
1882 | 36 |
1883 | 30 |
1884 | 34 |
1885 | 29 |
1886 | 24 |
1887 | 28 |
1888 | 44 |
1889 | 21 |
1890 | 30 |
1891 | 29 |
1892 | 36 |
1893 | 38 |
1894 | 39 |
1895 | 31 |
1896 | 37 |
1897 | 39 |
1898 | 39 |
1899 | 28 |
1900 | 52 |
1901 | 31 |
1902 | 50 |
1903 | 36 |
1904 | 37 |
1905 | 46 |
1906 | 39 |
1907 | 43 |
1908 | 54 |
1909 | 72 |
1910 | 82 |
1911 | 79 |
1912 | 137 |
1913 | 196 |
1914 | 272 |
1915 | 328 |
1916 | 346 |
1917 | 380 |
1918 | 431 |
1919 | 361 |
1920 | 415 |
1921 | 425 |
1922 | 386 |
1923 | 372 |
1924 | 366 |
1925 | 346 |
1926 | 344 |
1927 | 297 |
1928 | 314 |
1929 | 259 |
1930 | 247 |
1931 | 274 |
1932 | 249 |
1933 | 208 |
1934 | 262 |
1935 | 277 |
1936 | 271 |
1937 | 249 |
1938 | 287 |
1939 | 295 |
1940 | 325 |
1941 | 355 |
1942 | 488 |
1943 | 513 |
1944 | 518 |
1945 | 518 |
1946 | 664 |
1947 | 791 |
1948 | 861 |
1949 | 1,091 |
1950 | 1,224 |
1951 | 1,439 |
1952 | 1,758 |
1953 | 1,884 |
1954 | 2,145 |
1955 | 2,274 |
1956 | 2,403 |
1957 | 3,026 |
1958 | 2,845 |
1959 | 2,964 |
1960 | 2,971 |
1961 | 3,201 |
1962 | 2,831 |
1963 | 2,709 |
1964 | 2,383 |
1965 | 1,881 |
1966 | 1,728 |
1967 | 1,696 |
1968 | 1,623 |
1969 | 1,653 |
1970 | 1,541 |
1971 | 1,345 |
1972 | 1,366 |
1973 | 1,217 |
1974 | 1,231 |
1975 | 1,178 |
1976 | 1,188 |
1977 | 1,263 |
1978 | 1,269 |
1979 | 1,368 |
1980 | 1,521 |
1981 | 1,969 |
1982 | 2,069 |
1983 | 1,878 |
1984 | 2,152 |
1985 | 2,452 |
1986 | 2,664 |
1987 | 2,870 |
1988 | 3,323 |
1989 | 3,645 |
1990 | 4,021 |
1991 | 3,882 |
1992 | 4,122 |
1993 | 4,584 |
1994 | 5,370 |
1995 | 4,737 |
1996 | 4,391 |
1997 | 4,068 |
1998 | 3,624 |
1999 | 3,216 |
2000 | 2,983 |
2001 | 2,568 |
2002 | 2,172 |
2003 | 1,891 |
2004 | 1,648 |
2005 | 1,447 |
2006 | 1,254 |
2007 | 1,108 |
2008 | 979 |
2009 | 855 |
2010 | 737 |
2011 | 667 |
2012 | 588 |
2013 | 616 |
2014 | 563 |
2015 | 473 |
2016 | 465 |
2017 | 396 |
2018 | 399 |
2019 | 358 |
2020 | 342 |
2021 | 305 |
2022 | 305 |
2023 | 291 |
2024 | 258 |