Girl · #9,750 in 2026

Mischell

Name: Popularity of the name Mischell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Mischell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,750

Peak Rank

#2,938 (1965)

Total Babies

162

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1956

First Year

1978

Last Year

1965

Peak Year

#2938

Peak Rank

162

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mischell

Mischell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1956, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1965, when 18 Mischells were born — ranking #2,938 that year. As of 2026, Mischell ranks #9,750 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 162 Mischells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Mischell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mischell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mischell

What does the name Mischell mean?

Mischell is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1956. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mischell in 2026?

In 2026, Mischell ranks #9,750 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Mischell most popular?

Mischell reached its peak popularity in 1965, ranking #2,938 that year with 18 babies given the name.

Is Mischell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Mischell is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Mischell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mischell include Jeanenne, Ladon, Waynette. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mischell

Mischell is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1956 and has accumulated 162 births in the dataset. Mischell's peak popularity came in 1965 when it ranked #2,938. Use the chart and map above to compare Mischell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.