Total births
917
Unisex name · since 1969
Mikelle
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 917 babies named Mikelle, peaking in 2001. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #13796
- among girls today
- 917
- born since 1969
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other girls
Mikelle currently ranks #13796 among unisex names in America, with 917 babies recorded since 1969.
Mikelle has 917 recorded births among girls since 1969, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #13796 as of the latest data, more common than 22% of girls, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2025.
- #13796 among girls today
- 917 born since 1969
- 1990s peak decade
- 22% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Mikelle is currently the #13796 unisex name in America, more common than 22% of girls - 917 born since 1969, peaking in the 1990s.
- #13796
- among girls today
- 917
- born since 1969
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other girls
Mikelle vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13796
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 22% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Mikelle was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
29 babies were named Mikelle in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Mikelle compares
917 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
Mikelle's all-time total is 140% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mikelle | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 917 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 29 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mikelle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mikelle's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2023, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2001 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mikelle at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#13,796
Active since
1969
Mikelle popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Mikelle popularity over time - boys
77 total births recorded since 1994 (Mikelle as boys' name)
Mikelle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Mikelle's strongest decade.
208 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Mikelle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 8
1960s
8 births
- 1970s
1970s
158 births
- 1980s
1980s
165 births
- 1990s
1990s
208 births
- 2000s
2000s
184 births
- 2010s
2010s
134 births
- 2020s 60
2020s
60 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 208 births (23% of all-time use).
How Mikelle 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 Mikelle's total volume
Mikelle vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mikelle by state
Where Mikelle concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 127 | 13.8% |
| #2 | California | | 16 | 1.7% |
Utah share of Mikelle's total US births 13.8%
Even split
127 of 917 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mikelle? ▼
917 babies have been named Mikelle since 1969. It currently ranks #13796 among girls. The peak year was 2001 with 29 births.
When was Mikelle most popular? ▼
Mikelle was most popular in the 1990s decade with 208 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Mikelle most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mikelle are Utah (127 births), California (16 births).
Is Mikelle a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Mikelle is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 917 births, and as a boy's name it has 77 births.
How long has the name Mikelle been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mikelle since 1969 -- 57 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Mikelle? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mikayla, Mikaela, Mika, Mikala, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mikelle's data
- Mikelle's decade-level peak was the 1990s (208 total births); usage has since declined to 60 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Utah records the most Mikelles (127 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah 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 Mikelle
Nearby Names Like Mikelle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mikelle
Mikayla Girl
#779 56,713 births
Mikaela Girl
#969 20,719 births
Mika Girl
#1537 6,752 births
Mikala Girl
4,008 births
Mikaila Girl
2,390 births
Compare Mikelle side by side: Mikelle vs Mikayla Mikelle vs Mikaela Mikelle vs Mika
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mikelle
Julliette #13795
117 births · Peak 1969
Anouk #13797
382 births · Peak 2007
Christyn #13794
1,108 births · Peak 1982
Meika #13798
613 births · Peak 2010
Kristianna #13793
1,178 births · Peak 1994
Brandyn #13799
442 births · Peak 1974
Savita #13792
108 births · Peak 2000
British #13800
300 births · Peak 2015
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1969–2025 (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. "Mikelle: #13796 Unisex Name - 917 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mikelle. 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 Mikelle 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 July 2026.