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Mitchell is a name of Old French and Middle English origin, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning 'Who is like God?'. It has evolved through various forms including Michel and has gained popularity since the 19th century as both a surname and a given name. It is perceived positively in modern times and has notable individuals associated with it.

The name Mitchell is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. 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, Mitchell has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Mitchell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 289th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 311th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 147th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 185th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 99th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 198th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 662nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4839th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5791st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4139th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4089th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3739th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8764th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 20672nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mitchell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.