Will my child share the name Mitchel with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Mitchel per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mitchel in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Mitchel becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Mitchel is declining: down 180 places since 2017, to #4,992 in 2023. It peaked at #356 in 1998.

Is Mitchel a good choice for a distinctive name?

Mitchel is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Mitchel a popular baby name in the United States?

Mitchel does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Mitchel

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Mitchel is a distinctive choice, ranked #4992 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Mitchel in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

#4992

About the Name Mitchel

Mitchel has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2589 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #356 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Mitchel is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Mitchel in their class.