Total births
2,386
Boys' name · since 1921
Mikeal
2,386 babies named Mikeal in U.S. Social Security records since 1921, with the highest year being 1952. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #9097
- among boys today
- 2,386
- born since 1921
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Mikeal is the #9097 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 2,386 recorded since 1921.
Social Security Administration records show Mikeal recorded 2,386 times among boys since 1921, holding rank #9097 nationally today, ahead of 36% of boys, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 2025.
- #9097 among boys today
- 2,386 born since 1921
- 1950s peak decade
- 36% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mikeal is currently the #9097 boys' name in America, more common than 36% of boys - 2,386 born since 1921, peaking in the 1950s.
- #9097
- among boys today
- 2,386
- born since 1921
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Mikeal vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9097
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 36% of names given to boys today.
1950s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Mikeal was born in this single decade.
1952
Single peak year
60 babies were named Mikeal in 1952 - its busiest year on record.
How Mikeal compares
2,386 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
Mikeal's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mikeal | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,386 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 60 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mikeal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Mikeal's full recorded timeline at 1984, 49% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 51% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1925, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1952 peak of 60 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Mikeal at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1952
Current rank
#9,097
Active since
1921
Mikeal popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–2025
- Peak year (1952)
- 60
- Annual births at peak, across 105 years of records
Mikeal popularity over time - girls
19 total births recorded since 1989 (Mikeal as girls' name)
Mikeal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Mikeal's strongest decade.
422 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Mikeal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 11
1920s
11 births
- 1940s 88
1940s
88 births
- 1950s
1950s
422 births
- 1960s
1960s
310 births
- 1970s
1970s
273 births
- 1980s
1980s
282 births
- 1990s
1990s
400 births
- 2000s
2000s
350 births
- 2010s
2010s
201 births
- 2020s 49
2020s
49 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 422 births (18% of all-time use).
How Mikeal 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 Mikeal's total volume
Mikeal vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mikeal by state
Where Mikeal concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 88 | 3.7% |
| #2 | California | | 54 | 2.3% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 10 | 0.4% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #6 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.2% |
Texas share of Mikeal's total US births 3.7%
Even split
88 of 2,386 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mikeal? ▼
2,386 babies have been named Mikeal since 1921. It currently ranks #9097 among boys. The peak year was 1952 with 60 births.
When was Mikeal most popular? ▼
Mikeal was most popular in the 1950s decade with 422 total births. The single peak year was 1952.
Where is Mikeal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mikeal are Texas (88 births), California (54 births), North Carolina (10 births).
How long has the name Mikeal been used? ▼
Records for Mikeal go back to 1921, giving 105 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Mikeal? ▼
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 Mikeal's data
- Mikeal's decade-level peak was the 1950s (422 total births); usage has since declined to 49 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Mikeals (88 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 Mikeal
Nearby Names Like Mikeal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mikeal
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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Related Names
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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, 1921–2025 (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. "Mikeal: #9097 Boys' Name - 2,386 Births, Peak 1952." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mikeal. 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 Mikeal 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.