Michell
Every Michell since 1926 — 7,583 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Michell
Michell is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,744 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1926, 7,583 American babies have been named Michell — about 92% girls and 8% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1971, when 296 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Michell stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Michell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,744 | — | — |
| 2024 | 10 | #10,016 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,849 | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,137 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,062 | — | — |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,836 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,216 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,352 | — | — |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,165 | — | — |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,250 | — | — |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,495 | — | — |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,121 | — | — |
| 2013 | 33 | #4,394 | — | — |
| 2012 | 26 | #5,360 | — | — |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,045 | — | — |
| 2010 | 35 | #4,271 | 9 | #8,568 |
| 2009 | 59 | #2,957 | — | — |
| 2008 | 73 | #2,571 | 7 | #10,653 |
| 2007 | 90 | #2,209 | — | — |
| 2006 | 90 | #2,161 | — | — |
| 2005 | 73 | #2,425 | — | — |
| 2004 | 84 | #2,149 | — | — |
| 2003 | 87 | #2,058 | — | — |
| 2002 | 58 | #2,661 | 6 | #10,233 |
| 2001 | 80 | #2,086 | 6 | #10,107 |
| 2000 | 94 | #1,841 | 6 | #9,899 |
| 1995 | 70 | #1,969 | 7 | #7,530 |
| 1990 | 100 | #1,539 | 14 | #4,117 |
| 1985 | 94 | #1,380 | 9 | #4,563 |
| 1980 | 126 | #1,102 | 6 | #5,989 |
| 1975 | 233 | #654 | 11 | #3,369 |
| 1970 | 275 | #620 | 20 | #2,036 |
| 1965 | 139 | #849 | 7 | #3,452 |
| 1960 | 89 | #1,158 | 14 | #2,279 |
| 1955 | 29 | #2,008 | 13 | #2,280 |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,208 | 10 | #2,532 |
| 1945 | — | — | 6 | #3,210 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Michell in 2025?
Michell ranked #12,744 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Michell?
7,583 babies have been named Michell in the United States since 1926, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Michell most popular?
Michell peaked in 1971, when 296 newborns received the name.
Is Michell a boy or girl name?
Michell is used for both: about 92% of babies named Michell have been girls and 8% boys.
Is the name Michell rising or falling?
Michell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.