Total births
1,348
Unisex name · since 1972
Mychael
Mychael has 1,348 recorded births since 1972 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1989 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,348
- total births
- 1972–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1,348 boys have been named Mychael since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Mychael recorded 1,348 times among boys since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- 1,348 total births
- 1972–2025 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,348 boys have been named Mychael since 1972, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2025.
- 1,348
- total births
- 1972–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Mychael was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
83 babies were named Mychael in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Mychael's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mychael's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 83, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mychael at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Mychael popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (1989)
- 83
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Mychael popularity over time - girls
242 total births recorded since 1982 (Mychael as girls' name)
Mychael by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Mychael's strongest decade.
391 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Mychael births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 28
1970s
28 births
- 1980s
1980s
347 births
- 1990s
1990s
391 births
- 2000s
2000s
312 births
- 2010s
2010s
225 births
- 2020s 45
2020s
45 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 391 births (29% of all-time use).
How Mychael 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 Mychael's total volume
Mychael vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mychael by state
Where Mychael concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 151 | 11.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 34 | 2.5% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 20 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 19 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Colorado | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Mychael's total US births 11.2%
Even split
151 of 1,348 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mychael? ▼
1,348 babies have been named Mychael since 1972. It was last recorded in 2025. The peak year was 1989 with 83 births.
When was Mychael most popular? ▼
Mychael was most popular in the 1990s decade with 391 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Mychael most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mychael are California (151 births), Texas (34 births), Michigan (20 births).
Is Mychael a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Mychael is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,348 births, and as a girl's name it has 242 births.
How long has the name Mychael been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mychael since 1972 -- 54 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Mychael? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mychal, Mycah, Mycal, Mycheal, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mychael's data
- Mychael's decade-level peak was the 1990s (391 total births); usage has since declined to 45 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Mychaels (151 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 Mychael
Nearby Names Like Mychael
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mychael
Mychal Boy
2,007 births
Mycah Boy
#3368 855 births
Mycal Boy
141 births
Mycheal Boy
101 births
Myca Boy
35 births
Compare Mychael side by side: Mychael vs Mychal Mychael vs Mycah Mychael vs Mycal
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1972–2025 (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. "Mychael: Baby Name Since 1972 - 1,348 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mychael. 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 Mychael 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.