Michell Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Michell originates from the French variant of Michael, which itself comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, meaning 'Who is like God?'. The name has evolved through several historical forms from Hebrew to Latin to French before reaching its current English form. Michell is often associated with femininity and strength, with a notable biblical connection to the archangel Michael. It gained popularity in the 20th century and has various common variants.
The name Michell is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Michell has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Michell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6687th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6464th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2666th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3038th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4664th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12269th out of 24088 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1520th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 718th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1550th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2554th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8532nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Michell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Michell"
Pronunciation
/mɪˈʃɛl/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Michell is derived from the French name Michel, which is a variant of Michael. Michael comes from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning 'Who is like God?'
Meaning
Who is like God?
Language Evolution
Mikha'el (Hebrew), Michael (Latin), Michel (French), Michell (English)
Biblical Background
Michell is related to the biblical figure Michael, who is an archangel in Judeo-Christian tradition.
Historical Usage
The name Michell gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, often as a feminine form of Michael.
Variants & Derivatives
Michele, Michelle, Mikael, Mika
Modern Popularity & Image
Michell is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with femininity and strength.
Famous People
Michell Obama (Former First Lady of the United States), Michell Rodriguez (American actress), Michell W. (Model and social media influencer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Michell"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Michell"
"Michell" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6687th of 7545 | 10 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6464th of 6773 | 6 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2666th of 7552 | 180 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3038th of 10718 | 178 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4664th of 16616 | 160 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 12269th of 24088 | 54 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1520th of 12526 | 888 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 718th of 19264 | 3,418 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1550th of 27321 | 1,474 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2554th of 35406 | 1,057 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8532nd of 30306 | 151 |
Regional Popularity of "Michell" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
53.79% 3398th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Michell" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
55.86% 1244th/2227 |
55.43% 1347th/2430 |
54.36% 1551st/2853 |
49.41% 1371st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
22.13% 650th/2937 |
22.62% 788th/3483 |
19.56% 688th/3518 |
19.09% 772nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
50.77% 1871st/3685 |
33.65% 1506th/4475 |
32.15% 1670th/5194 |
20.29% 1282nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.96% 3297th/4582 |
46.48% 2400th/5164 |
34.92% 2554th/7313 |
23.84% 1779th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
- |
78.59% 4932nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Michell"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Michell" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.