Total births
215
Boys' name · since 1970
Mithcell
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 215 babies named Mithcell, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 215
- total births
- 1970–1999
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
215 boys have been named Mithcell since 1970, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mithcell has been recorded 215 times among boys since 1970, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 1999.
- 215 total births
- 1970–1999 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
215 boys have been named Mithcell since 1970, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1999.
- 215
- total births
- 1970–1999
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Mithcell was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
24 babies were named Mithcell in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Mithcell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mithcell's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 64% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 36%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1987 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mithcell at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Mithcell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–1999
- Peak year (1987)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Mithcell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Mithcell's strongest decade.
135 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Mithcell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 39
1970s
39 births
- 1980s
1980s
135 births
- 1990s 41
1990s
41 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 135 births (63% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mithcell? ▼
Mithcell has been given to 215 babies in the U.S. since 1970, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1999. 24 babies were born in 1987, its single highest year.
When was Mithcell most popular? ▼
Mithcell was most popular in the 1980s decade with 135 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
How long has the name Mithcell been used? ▼
Mithcell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 30 years of data through 1999.
What names are similar to Mithcell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mitchell, Mitchel, Mitch, Mitsuo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mithcell's data
- Mithcell's decade-level peak was the 1980s (135 total births); usage has since declined to 41 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Mithcell
Nearby Names Like Mithcell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mithcell
Mitchell Boy
#904 164,063 births
Mitchel Boy
#6204 13,287 births
Mitch Boy
#7831 5,565 births
Mitsuo Boy
521 births
Mitcheal Boy
267 births
Compare Mithcell side by side: Mithcell vs Mitchell Mithcell vs Mitchel Mithcell vs Mitch
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1970–1999 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mithcell: Baby Name Since 1970 - 215 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mithcell. 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 Mithcell 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 June 2026.