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How Many People Are Named Mitchell?
Estimated people named Mitchell living in the U.S. today
139,256
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 164,941
- Peak year: 1994 (5,391 births)
- Estimated living today: 139,256
Mitchell by age group — who carries the name today?
Mitchell popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Mitchell
Mitchell has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 164,941 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 139,256 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,454 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Mitchells 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 Mitchell in the US?
An estimated 139,256 people named Mitchell are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Mitchell uncommon — about 1 in 2,454 Americans.
Is Mitchell a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Mitchell is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Mitchell most popular?
Mitchell peaked in 1994, when 5,391 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Mitchell?
Mitchell ranks #381 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).