Total births
1,163
Boys' name · since 1963
Mikhael
Mikhael has 1,163 recorded births since 1963 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2020 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2932
- among boys today
- 1,163
- born since 1963
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other boys
1,163 babies have been named Mikhael since 1963, making it today's #2932 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Mikhael recorded 1,163 times among boys since 1963, holding rank #2932 nationally today, ahead of 79% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1963 to 2025.
- #2932 among boys today
- 1,163 born since 1963
- 2010s peak decade
- 79% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mikhael is currently the #2932 boys' name in America, more common than 79% of boys - 1,163 born since 1963, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2932
- among boys today
- 1,163
- born since 1963
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other boys
Mikhael vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2932
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 79% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Mikhael was born in this single decade.
2020
Single peak year
65 babies were named Mikhael in 2020 - its busiest year on record.
How Mikhael compares
1,163 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
Mikhael's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mikhael | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,163 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 65 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mikhael's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Mikhael's full recorded timeline at 1999, 75% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 25% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1973, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2020 peak of 65 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Mikhael at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2020
Current rank
#2,932
Active since
1963
Mikhael popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–2025
- Peak year (2020)
- 65
- Annual births at peak, across 63 years of records
Mikhael popularity over time - girls
8 total births recorded since 1991 (Mikhael as girls' name)
Mikhael by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mikhael's strongest decade.
391 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Mikhael births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 44
1970s
44 births
- 1980s 103
1980s
103 births
- 1990s 151
1990s
151 births
- 2000s
2000s
171 births
- 2010s
2010s
391 births
- 2020s
2020s
297 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 391 births (34% of all-time use).
How Mikhael 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 Mikhael's total volume
Mikhael vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mikhael by state
Where Mikhael concentrates geographically, total births since 1963
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 109 | 9.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 76 | 6.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 67 | 5.8% |
| #4 | New York | | 60 | 5.2% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 7 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Mikhael's total US births 9.4%
Even split
109 of 1,163 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mikhael? ▼
1,163 babies have been named Mikhael since 1963. It currently ranks #2932 among boys. The peak year was 2020 with 65 births.
When was Mikhael most popular? ▼
Mikhael was most popular in the 2010s decade with 391 total births. The single peak year was 2020.
Where is Mikhael most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mikhael are California (109 births), Texas (76 births), Florida (67 births).
How long has the name Mikhael been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mikhael since 1963 -- 63 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Mikhael? ▼
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 Mikhael's data
- Mikhael's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (391 total births) through the 2020s (297) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Mikhaels (109 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Mikhael
Nearby Names Like Mikhael
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mikhael
Mike Boy
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Mikel Boy
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Mikael Boy
#1130 5,939 births
Mikhail Boy
#1910 4,134 births
Mikah Boy
#1610 3,379 births
Compare Mikhael side by side: Mikhael vs Mike Mikhael vs Mikel Mikhael vs Mikael
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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, 1963–2025 (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. "Mikhael: #2932 Boys' Name - 1,163 Births, Peak 2020." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mikhael. 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 Mikhael 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.