Total births
162
Girls' name · since 1956
Mischell
Since 1956, U.S. Social Security records show 162 babies named Mischell, peaking in 1965. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 162
- total births
- 1956–1978
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Mischell is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 162 have been recorded since 1956.
Social Security Administration records show Mischell recorded 162 times among girls since 1956, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1956 to 1978.
- 162 total births
- 1956–1978 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
162 girls have been named Mischell since 1956, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1978.
- 162
- total births
- 1956–1978
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Mischell was born in this single decade.
1965
Single peak year
18 babies were named Mischell in 1965 - its busiest year on record.
Mischell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mischell splits its recorded history at 1966: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1978 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1965 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mischell at a glance
Last recorded 1978Peak year
1965
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1956
Mischell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–1978
- Peak year (1965)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Mischell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Mischell's strongest decade.
95 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Mischell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 19
1950s
19 births
- 1960s
1960s
95 births
- 1970s
1970s
48 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 95 births (59% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mischell? ▼
Since 1956, Social Security records show 162 babies named Mischell. The most recent recorded year was 1978. Its busiest year on record was 1965, with 18 births.
When was Mischell most popular? ▼
Mischell was most popular in the 1960s decade with 95 total births. The single peak year was 1965.
How long has the name Mischell been used? ▼
Mischell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1956, spanning 23 years of data through 1978.
What names are similar to Mischell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Misty, Misti, Missy, Misha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mischell's data
- Mischell's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (95 total births) through the 1970s (48) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mischell
Nearby Names Like Mischell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mischell
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Misti Girl
8,324 births
Missy Girl
#6208 5,776 births
Misha Girl
#2255 4,255 births
Mistie Girl
2,240 births
Compare Mischell side by side: Mischell vs Misty Mischell vs Misti Mischell vs Missy
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1956–1978 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mischell: Baby Name Since 1956 - 162 Births, Peak 1965." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mischell. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mischell draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.