Total births
1,175
Unisex name · since 1972
Mykal
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 1,175 babies named Mykal, peaking in 2001. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12675
- among boys today
- 1,175
- born since 1972
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
1,175 babies have been named Mykal since 1972, making it today's #12675 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Mykal recorded 1,175 times among boys since 1972, holding rank #12675 nationally today, ahead of 11% of boys, 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.
- #12675 among boys today
- 1,175 born since 1972
- 1990s peak decade
- 11% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mykal is currently the #12675 unisex name in America, more common than 11% of boys - 1,175 born since 1972, peaking in the 1990s.
- #12675
- among boys today
- 1,175
- born since 1972
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
Mykal vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12675
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 11% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Mykal was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
59 babies were named Mykal in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Mykal compares
1,175 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
Mykal's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mykal | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,175 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 59 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mykal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mykal's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2001 peak of 59, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mykal at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#12,675
Active since
1972
Mykal popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 59
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Mykal popularity over time - girls
332 total births recorded since 1975 (Mykal as girls' name)
Mykal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Mykal's strongest decade.
412 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Mykal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s 109
1980s
109 births
- 1990s
1990s
412 births
- 2000s
2000s
395 births
- 2010s
2010s
179 births
- 2020s 68
2020s
68 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 412 births (35% of all-time use).
How Mykal 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 Mykal's total volume
Mykal vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mykal by state
Where Mykal concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 30 | 2.6% |
| #2 | California | | 19 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 15 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Florida | | 12 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #6 | New York | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Mykal's total US births 2.6%
Even split
30 of 1,175 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Mykal appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mykal? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 1,175 babies named Mykal. Today it holds rank #12675 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2001, with 59 births.
When was Mykal most popular? ▼
Mykal was most popular in the 1990s decade with 412 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Mykal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mykal are Texas (30 births), California (19 births), Ohio (15 births).
Is Mykal a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Mykal is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,175 births, and as a girl's name it has 332 births.
How long has the name Mykal been used? ▼
Mykal has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 54 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Mykal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mykel, Mykah, Mykell, Mykael, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mykal's data
- Mykal's decade-level peak was the 1990s (412 total births); usage has since declined to 68 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Mykals (30 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Mykal
Nearby Names Like Mykal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mykal
Mykel Boy
#2225 3,444 births
Mykah Boy
#2820 1,110 births
Mykell Boy
#5135 810 births
Mykael Boy
#6622 544 births
Myka Boy
#5552 456 births
Compare Mykal side by side: Mykal vs Mykel Mykal vs Mykah Mykal vs Mykell
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mykal
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, 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. "Mykal: #12675 Unisex Name - 1,175 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mykal. 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 Mykal 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.