Total births
4,134
Boys' name · since 1968
Mikhail
Mikhail has 4,134 recorded births since 1968 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2015 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1910
- among boys today
- 4,134
- born since 1968
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Mikhail is the #1910 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 4,134 recorded since 1968.
Social Security Administration records show Mikhail recorded 4,134 times among boys since 1968, holding rank #1910 nationally today, ahead of 87% 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 1968 to 2025.
- #1910 among boys today
- 4,134 born since 1968
- 2010s peak decade
- 87% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mikhail is currently the #1910 boys' name in America, more common than 87% of boys - 4,134 born since 1968, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1910
- among boys today
- 4,134
- born since 1968
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Mikhail vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1910
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 87% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Mikhail was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
143 babies were named Mikhail in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Mikhail compares
4,134 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
Mikhail's all-time total is 11x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mikhail | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,134 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 143 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mikhail's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mikhail's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1968, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 143, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mikhail at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#1,910
Active since
1968
Mikhail popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 143
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Mikhail popularity over time - girls
24 total births recorded since 1978 (Mikhail as girls' name)
Mikhail by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mikhail's strongest decade.
1,223 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Mikhail births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 59
1970s
59 births
- 1980s 469
1980s
469 births
- 1990s
1990s
806 births
- 2000s
2000s
986 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,223 births
- 2020s
2020s
586 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,223 births (30% of all-time use).
How Mikhail 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 Mikhail's total volume
Mikhail vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mikhail by state
Where Mikhail concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 482 | 11.7% |
| #2 | New York | | 414 | 10.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 376 | 9.1% |
| #4 | Texas | | 232 | 5.6% |
| #5 | Washington | | 91 | 2.2% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 88 | 2.1% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 66 | 1.6% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 51 | 1.2% |
California share of Mikhail's total US births 11.7%
Even split
482 of 4,134 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 23 reporting states.
Mikhail appears in 23 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mikhail? ▼
Mikhail has been given to 4,134 babies in the U.S. since 1968, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1910 as of the latest data. 143 babies were born in 2015, its single highest year.
When was Mikhail most popular? ▼
Mikhail was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,223 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Mikhail most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mikhail are California (482 births), New York (414 births), Florida (376 births).
How long has the name Mikhail been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mikhail since 1968 -- 58 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Mikhail? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mike, Mikel, Mikael, Mikah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mikhail's data
- Mikhail's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,223 total births) through the 2020s (586) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Mikhails (482 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 Mikhail
Nearby Names Like Mikhail
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mikhail
Mike Boy
#1009 205,861 births
Mikel Boy
#1778 11,559 births
Mikael Boy
#1130 5,939 births
Mikah Boy
#1610 3,379 births
Mikal Boy
#4605 3,334 births
Compare Mikhail side by side: Mikhail vs Mike Mikhail vs Mikel Mikhail 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, 1968–2025 (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. "Mikhail: #1910 Boys' Name - 4,134 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mikhail. 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 Mikhail 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.