Total births
2,584
Unisex name · since 1933
Micky
Micky has 2,584 recorded births since 1933 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1961 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #9112
- among boys today
- 2,584
- born since 1933
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Micky currently ranks #9112 among unisex names in America, with 2,584 babies recorded since 1933.
Social Security Administration records show Micky recorded 2,584 times among boys since 1933, holding rank #9112 nationally today, ahead of 36% of boys, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1933 to 2025.
- #9112 among boys today
- 2,584 born since 1933
- 1960s peak decade
- 36% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Micky is currently the #9112 unisex name in America, more common than 36% of boys - 2,584 born since 1933, peaking in the 1960s.
- #9112
- among boys today
- 2,584
- born since 1933
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Micky vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9112
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 36% of names given to boys today.
1960s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Micky was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
83 babies were named Micky in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
How Micky compares
2,584 Top 18% higher than 82% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Micky's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Micky | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,584 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 83 | 23 | 22,252 |
Micky's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Micky splits its recorded history at 1979: 33% of all births land in the more recent half, 67% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1933 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1961 peak of 83 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Micky at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1961
Current rank
#9,112
Active since
1933
Micky popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1933–2025
- Peak year (1961)
- 83
- Annual births at peak, across 93 years of records
Micky popularity over time - girls
562 total births recorded since 1922 (Micky as girls' name)
Micky by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Micky's strongest decade.
561 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Micky births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 51
1930s
51 births
- 1940s 136
1940s
136 births
- 1950s
1950s
500 births
- 1960s
1960s
561 births
- 1970s
1970s
522 births
- 1980s
1980s
311 births
- 1990s 182
1990s
182 births
- 2000s 129
2000s
129 births
- 2010s 119
2010s
119 births
- 2020s 73
2020s
73 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 561 births (22% of all-time use).
How Micky compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Micky's total volume
Micky vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Micky by state
Where Micky concentrates geographically, total births since 1933
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 121 | 4.7% |
| #2 | California | | 37 | 1.4% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 37 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 29 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 22 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 11 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Mississippi | | 11 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 11 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Micky's total US births 4.7%
Even split
121 of 2,584 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Micky appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Micky? ▼
Since 1933, Social Security records show 2,584 babies named Micky. Today it holds rank #9112 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1961, with 83 births.
When was Micky most popular? ▼
Micky was most popular in the 1960s decade with 561 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Micky most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Micky are Texas (121 births), California (37 births), North Carolina (37 births).
Is Micky a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Micky is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,584 births, and as a girl's name it has 562 births.
How long has the name Micky been used? ▼
Micky has been recorded in Social Security data since 1933, spanning 93 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Micky? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Michael, Micheal, Micah, Mickey, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Micky's data
- Micky's decade-level peak was the 1960s (561 total births); usage has since declined to 73 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Mickys (121 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Micky
Nearby Names Like Micky
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Micky
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Micah Boy
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Michel Boy
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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, 1933–2025 (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. "Micky: #9112 Unisex Name - 2,584 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/micky. 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 Micky 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.