Total births
721
Girls' name · since 1954
Mi
Since 1954, U.S. Social Security records show 721 babies named Mi, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #13711
- among girls today
- 721
- born since 1954
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
Mi currently ranks #13711 among girls' names in America, with 721 babies recorded since 1954.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mi has been recorded 721 times among girls since 1954, currently ranked #13711 nationally and more common than 23% of girls, 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 1954 to 2024.
- #13711 among girls today
- 721 born since 1954
- 1980s peak decade
- 23% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mi is currently the #13711 girls' name in America, more common than 23% of girls - 721 born since 1954, peaking in the 1980s.
- #13711
- among girls today
- 721
- born since 1954
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
Mi vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13711
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 23% of names given to girls today.
1980s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Mi was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
28 babies were named Mi in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
How Mi compares
721 Top 38% higher than 62% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mi's all-time total is 89% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mi | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 721 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mi's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1961, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1981 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1981
Current rank
#13,711
Active since
1954
Mi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1954–2024
- Peak year (1981)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Mi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Mi's strongest decade.
201 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Mi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 22
1950s
22 births
- 1960s
1960s
92 births
- 1970s 63
1970s
63 births
- 1980s
1980s
201 births
- 1990s
1990s
171 births
- 2000s
2000s
103 births
- 2010s 55
2010s
55 births
- 2020s 14
2020s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 201 births (28% of all-time use).
How Mi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Mi's total volume
Mi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mi by state
Where Mi concentrates geographically, total births since 1954
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kansas | | 78 | 10.8% |
| #2 | California | | 76 | 10.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 0.7% |
Kansas share of Mi's total US births 10.8%
Even split
78 of 721 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mi? ▼
Mi has been given to 721 babies in the U.S. since 1954, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #13711 as of the latest data. 28 babies were born in 1981, its single highest year.
When was Mi most popular? ▼
Mi was most popular in the 1980s decade with 201 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Mi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mi are Kansas (78 births), California (76 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Mi been used? ▼
Mi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1954, spanning 71 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Mi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Michelle, Mildred, Mia, Michele, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mi's data
- Mi's decade-level peak was the 1980s (201 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kansas records the most Mis (78 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kansas names
- 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 Mi
Nearby Names Like Mi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mi
Michelle Girl
#409 816,510 births
Mildred Girl
#2080 451,415 births
Mia Girl
#5 310,219 births
Michele Girl
#4124 223,299 births
Minnie Girl
#2694 159,280 births
Compare Mi side by side: Mi vs Michelle Mi vs Mildred Mi vs Mia
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mi
Kati #13710
4,772 births · Peak 1986
Lachelle #13712
2,442 births · Peak 1990
Felisha #13709
5,903 births · Peak 1989
Alicea #13713
1,185 births · Peak 1998
Britt #13708
2,916 births · Peak 1973
Lorilei #13714
270 births · Peak 1968
Gricelda #13707
1,577 births · Peak 1983
Mishelle #13715
1,183 births · Peak 1969
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, 1954–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mi: #13711 Girls' Name - 721 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mi. 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 Mi 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.