EveryBabyNames

Michell

1 country#11932 in United States, 2025

Published by the EveryBabyNames data team · data last verified

US
#11932
in United States, 2025
Total births recorded
7,583
Peak year (United States)
1971
Peak-year count
296
First recorded
1926

Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States

Michell’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% 1940 1960 1980 2000 2020

Country by country

🇺🇸 United States

7,583 births recorded 1926–2025 · currently #11932 · peaked in 1971 with 296 births

Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Illinois, Florida

Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data

United States rank history

Michell’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.

YearRankvs. prior yr
2006#2149—
2007#2198↓49
2008#2557↓359
2009#2940↓383
2010#4180↓1240
2011#3999↑181
2012#5253↓1254
2013#4336↑917
2014#5025↓689
2015#7266↓2241
2016#8875↓1609
2017#8776↑99
2018#15682↓6906
2019#15539↑143
2020#10250↑5289
2021#12206↓1956
2022#12243↓37
2023#11169↑1074
2024#9556↑1613
2025#11932↓2376

Frequently asked questions about Michell

Is Michell a popular name?

Yes — Michell currently ranks #11932 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.

Is Michell more common for boys or girls?

Michell is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.

When was Michell most popular?

Michell peaked in 1971 in United States, with 296 recorded births that year.

Is Michell rising or falling in popularity?

In United States, Michell’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3217 in 1946 to #11932 in 2025.

How many babies have been named Michell?

At least 7,583 babies have been recorded with the name Michell across official birth statistics in 1 country.

What names are similar in popularity to Michell?

Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Michell include Micha, Mickie.

Similar names right now

Ranked directly next to Michell in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.