Mithcell
English name derived from an Old English surname, possibly meaning "Big-natured."
Name Census estimates that about 205 living Americans carry the first name Mithcell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mithcell today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mithcell births was 1987 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mithcell. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
205
~ 1 in 1,671,972 Americans
Peak year
1987
24 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1999 SSA rank
#11,039
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Mithcell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mithcell from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 135 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Mithcell remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mithcell by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mithcell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mithcell
The name Mithcell is believed to be derived from the Old English words "mic" and "hyll," which together translate to "big hill." This suggests that the name originated in England during the medieval period, potentially referring to someone who lived near a prominent hill or mountain.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mithcell can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and households in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Several individuals with variations of the name, such as Michell and Mitchell, are listed in this historical record.
In the 12th century, the name Mithcell appeared in the Pipe Rolls of Henry II, which were financial records maintained by the English Exchequer. This further solidifies the name's presence in medieval England and its potential association with landowners or individuals of notable status.
Mithcell has been the name of several historical figures throughout the centuries. One notable example is Sir Andrew Mithcell (1457-1528), a Scottish nobleman who served as Lord Chancellor of Scotland during the reign of King James V. He played a significant role in the political and legal affairs of Scotland in the early 16th century.
Another prominent figure with the name Mithcell was Sir Thomas Mithcell (1792-1865), an English astronomer and surveyor. He contributed greatly to the fields of geodesy and cartography, and his work on the Principal Triangulation of Great Britain was a significant achievement in mapping the country.
In the realm of literature, Mithcell Hedges (1828-1914) was an English novelist and poet known for his works set in rural England, such as "The Romany Rye" and "The Cottagers of Glenburnie." His writings captured the essence of English country life during the Victorian era.
Moving across the Atlantic, one cannot overlook General Billy Mithcell (1879-1936), a pioneering American aviator and military officer. He was a vocal advocate for the development of air power and is considered a crucial figure in the history of the United States Air Force.
Finally, the name Mithcell has also graced the world of entertainment. Mithcell Leisen (1898-1972) was an American film director and costume designer who worked on several notable Hollywood productions during the Golden Age of Cinema, including "Death Takes a Holiday" and "Midnight."
People
Mithcell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mithcell as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mithcell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mithcell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 205 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mithcell going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,671,972 US residents.
Is Mithcell a common name?
We classify Mithcell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 215 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mithcell most popular?
The single biggest year for Mithcell was 1987, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mithcell is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mithcell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mithcell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mithcell in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Mithcell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mithcell in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mithcell can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Mithcell?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.