Total births
854
Boys' name · since 1974
Mikko
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 854 babies named Mikko, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3244
- among boys today
- 854
- born since 1974
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
854 babies have been named Mikko since 1974, making it today's #3244 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Mikko recorded 854 times among boys since 1974, holding rank #3244 nationally today, ahead of 77% 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 1974 to 2025.
- #3244 among boys today
- 854 born since 1974
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Mikko is currently the #3244 boys' name in America, more common than 77% of boys - 854 born since 1974, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3244
- among boys today
- 854
- born since 1974
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Mikko vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3244
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 77% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Mikko was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
55 babies were named Mikko in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Mikko compares
854 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
Mikko's all-time total is 133% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mikko | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 854 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 55 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mikko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Mikko's full recorded timeline at 2005, 81% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 19% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1974, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2025 peak of 55 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Mikko at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#3,244
Active since
1974
Mikko popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Mikko popularity over time - girls
25 total births recorded since 1969 (Mikko as girls' name)
Mikko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mikko's strongest decade.
321 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Mikko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 15
1970s
15 births
- 1980s 28
1980s
28 births
- 1990s 72
1990s
72 births
- 2000s
2000s
146 births
- 2010s
2010s
321 births
- 2020s
2020s
272 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 321 births (38% of all-time use).
How Mikko 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 Mikko's total volume
Mikko vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mikko by state
Where Mikko concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 124 | 14.5% |
| #2 | California | | 52 | 6.1% |
| #3 | Colorado | | 29 | 3.4% |
| #4 | Texas | | 11 | 1.3% |
Minnesota share of Mikko's total US births 14.5%
Even split
124 of 854 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mikko? ▼
854 babies have been named Mikko since 1974. It currently ranks #3244 among boys. The peak year was 2025 with 55 births.
When was Mikko most popular? ▼
Mikko was most popular in the 2010s decade with 321 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Mikko most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mikko are Minnesota (124 births), California (52 births), Colorado (29 births).
How long has the name Mikko been used? ▼
Mikko has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 52 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Mikko? ▼
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 Mikko's data
- Mikko's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (321 total births) through the 2020s (272) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Mikkos (124 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Mikko
Nearby Names Like Mikko
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mikko
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
Compare Mikko side by side: Mikko vs Mike Mikko vs Mikel Mikko vs Mikael
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mikko
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, 1974–2025 (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. "Mikko: #3244 Boys' Name - 854 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mikko. 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 Mikko 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.