Michell
Meaningwho is like God · French form of Michelle
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #577 in 1967
7 babies were named Michell in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,682 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1946–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Michell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Michell, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Michell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMichell first shows up in US birth records in 1926, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 99 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1967, when it ranked #577. Today it's #11,932, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMichell was 12× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 19,305 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 227,273.
- TrendMichell has slipped 1,682 places over the last five years and now sits at #11,932. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningMichell is a French form of Michelle, which means “who is like God”.
About the name Michell
Michell is a girl name of French origin meaning “who is like God”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Michell for girls from 1946 to 2025, in 80 of those 80 years. Its best year was 1967, when it ranked #577 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 4.9 | 203,046 girls |
| 1950s | 16 | 62,305 girls |
| 1960s | 94 | 10,632 girls |
| 1970s | 141 | 7,098 girls |
| 1980s | 63 | 15,820 girls |
| 1990s | 38 | 26,144 girls |
| 2000s | 43 | 23,469 girls |
| 2010s | 12 | 84,674 girls |
| 2020s | 5.0 | 201,342 girls |
Other spellings of Michell
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Michell
What does the name Michell mean?
Michell means “who is like God” in French, as a form of Michelle.
What is the origin of the name Michell?
Michell has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Michell a boy or girl name?
Michell is a girl name.
How popular is the name Michell?
Michell ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1967 (#577).