Total births
3,334
Unisex name · since 1943
Mikal
Since 1943, U.S. Social Security records show 3,334 babies named Mikal, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4605
- among boys today
- 3,334
- born since 1943
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Mikal currently ranks #4605 among unisex names in America, with 3,334 babies recorded since 1943.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mikal has been recorded 3,334 times among boys since 1943, currently ranked #4605 nationally and more common than 68% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1943 to 2025.
- #4605 among boys today
- 3,334 born since 1943
- 1990s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mikal is currently the #4605 unisex name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 3,334 born since 1943, peaking in the 1990s.
- #4605
- among boys today
- 3,334
- born since 1943
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Mikal vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4605
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Mikal was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
158 babies were named Mikal in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
How Mikal compares
3,334 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
Mikal's all-time total is 9x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mikal | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,334 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 158 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mikal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Mikal's full recorded timeline at 1986, 73% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 27% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1946, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1993 peak of 158 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Mikal at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1993
Current rank
#4,605
Active since
1943
Mikal popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1943–2025
- Peak year (1993)
- 158
- Annual births at peak, across 83 years of records
Mikal popularity over time - girls
591 total births recorded since 1945 (Mikal as girls' name)
Mikal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Mikal's strongest decade.
1,071 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Mikal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 31
1940s
31 births
- 1950s 94
1950s
94 births
- 1960s 135
1960s
135 births
- 1970s 358
1970s
358 births
- 1980s
1980s
479 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,071 births
- 2000s
2000s
700 births
- 2010s 311
2010s
311 births
- 2020s 155
2020s
155 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,071 births (32% of all-time use).
How Mikal 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 Mikal's total volume
Mikal vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mikal by state
Where Mikal concentrates geographically, total births since 1943
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 212 | 6.4% |
| #2 | California | | 141 | 4.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 139 | 4.2% |
| #4 | Florida | | 100 | 3.0% |
| #5 | New York | | 68 | 2.0% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 58 | 1.7% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 56 | 1.7% |
| #8 | New Jersey | | 50 | 1.5% |
Pennsylvania share of Mikal's total US births 6.4%
Even split
212 of 3,334 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 20 reporting states.
Mikal appears in 20 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mikal? ▼
Since 1943, Social Security records show 3,334 babies named Mikal. Today it holds rank #4605 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 158 births.
When was Mikal most popular? ▼
Mikal was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,071 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Mikal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mikal are Pennsylvania (212 births), California (141 births), Texas (139 births).
Is Mikal a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Mikal is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 3,334 births, and as a girl's name it has 591 births.
How long has the name Mikal been used? ▼
Mikal has been recorded in Social Security data since 1943, spanning 83 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Mikal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mike, Mikel, Mikael, Mikhail, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mikal's data
- Mikal's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,071 total births); usage has since declined to 155 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Mikals (212 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Mikal
Nearby Names Like Mikal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mikal
Mike Boy
#1009 205,861 births
Mikel Boy
#1778 11,559 births
Mikael Boy
#1130 5,939 births
Mikhail Boy
#1910 4,134 births
Mikah Boy
#1610 3,379 births
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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, 1943–2025 (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. "Mikal: #4605 Unisex Name - 3,334 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mikal. 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 Mikal 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.