Mitchell
5 countries#952 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Mitchell was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
165,191 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #952 · peaked in 1994 with 5,391 births
Most common in: California, New York, Illinois, Michigan, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
9,186 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #500 · peaked in 1998 with 835 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
8,123 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #985 · peaked in 1998 with 794 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,004 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #400 · peaked in 2000 with 58 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
59 births recorded 1997–2010 · peaked in 2001 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
18 births recorded 1958–2009 · peaked in 1959 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Mitchell’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #275 | — |
| 2007 | #303 | ↓28 |
| 2008 | #335 | ↓32 |
| 2009 | #359 | ↓24 |
| 2010 | #387 | ↓28 |
| 2011 | #418 | ↓31 |
| 2012 | #465 | ↓47 |
| 2013 | #457 | ↑8 |
| 2014 | #502 | ↓45 |
| 2015 | #585 | ↓83 |
| 2016 | #590 | ↓5 |
| 2017 | #651 | ↓61 |
| 2018 | #645 | ↑6 |
| 2019 | #700 | ↓55 |
| 2020 | #726 | ↓26 |
| 2021 | #800 | ↓74 |
| 2022 | #816 | ↓16 |
| 2023 | #835 | ↓19 |
| 2024 | #904 | ↓69 |
| 2025 | #952 | ↓48 |
Frequently asked questions about Mitchell
Is Mitchell a popular name?
Yes — Mitchell currently ranks #952 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Mitchell more common for boys or girls?
Mitchell is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Mitchell most popular?
Mitchell peaked in 1994 in United States, with 5,391 recorded births that year.
Is Mitchell rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Mitchell’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #291 in 1880 to #952 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Mitchell?
At least 174,395 babies have been recorded with the name Mitchell across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Mitchell popular in more than one country?
Yes — Mitchell appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Mitchell?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Mitchell include Agustin, Jethro, Felipe, Gian.
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