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How Many People Are Named Michell?
Estimated people named Michell living in the U.S. today
6,892
Gender distribution
7% male · 93% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 7,576
- Peak year: 1971 (296 births)
- Estimated living today: 6,892
Michell by age group — who carries the name today?
Michell popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Michell
Michell has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 7,576 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 6,892 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 49,594 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Michells you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Michell in the US?
An estimated 6,892 people named Michell are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Michell very rare — about 1 in 49,594 Americans.
Is Michell a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Michell is 7% male and 93% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Michell most popular?
Michell peaked in 1971, when 296 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Michell?
Michell ranks #3,000 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 55 out of 100 (higher means rarer).