Mitchell
Meaning: Who is like God
Origin: Hebrew/English
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #43
Total births: 14,060
History: Mitchell surged in the 1990s-2000s as a distinctly Australian favorite. Mitchell Johnson was a terrifying fast bowler who won Australia an Ashes series with sheer pace. Mitchell Starc continues the tradition. In Australian cricket, Mitchell means 150 km/h thunderbolts.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2013) | #88 |
| Babies named Mitchell in 2013 | 121 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 14,060 |
| Peak year | 1990 (811 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #9 |
| Years in records | 1979–2013 (35 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 39 spots |
Frequently asked about Mitchell
What does the name Mitchell mean?
Mitchell means “Who is like God” from Hebrew/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Mitchell?
Mitchell has Hebrew/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Who is like God”.
How popular is Mitchell in Australia?
Mitchell ranked #88 in Australia in 2013 — given to 121 babies that year.
When was Mitchell most popular?
Mitchell peaked in 1990 with 811 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Mitchell a boy or girl name?
Mitchell is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Mitchells in registered births are male.
Is the name Mitchell rising or falling in popularity?
Mitchell has fallen 39 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #49 in 2008 to #88 in 2013.
How long has Mitchell been recorded in Australia?
Mitchell appears in birth records in Australia across 35 years — from 1979 through 2013.