Total births
3,444
Unisex name · since 1977
Mykel
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 3,444 babies named Mykel, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2225
- among boys today
- 3,444
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Mykel is the #2225 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 3,444 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Mykel recorded 3,444 times among boys since 1977, holding rank #2225 nationally today, ahead of 84% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #2225 among boys today
- 3,444 born since 1977
- 2000s peak decade
- 84% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mykel is currently the #2225 unisex name in America, more common than 84% of boys - 3,444 born since 1977, peaking in the 2000s.
- #2225
- among boys today
- 3,444
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Mykel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2225
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 84% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Mykel was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
139 babies were named Mykel in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
How Mykel compares
3,444 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
Mykel's all-time total is 9x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mykel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,444 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 139 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mykel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mykel splits its recorded history at 2001: 64% of all births land in the more recent half, 36% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1990 peak of 139 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mykel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1990
Current rank
#2,225
Active since
1977
Mykel popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (1990)
- 139
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Mykel popularity over time - girls
713 total births recorded since 1975 (Mykel as girls' name)
Mykel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Mykel's strongest decade.
1,053 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Mykel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 17
1970s
17 births
- 1980s 367
1980s
367 births
- 1990s
1990s
790 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,053 births
- 2010s
2010s
742 births
- 2020s
2020s
475 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,053 births (31% of all-time use).
How Mykel 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 Mykel's total volume
Mykel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mykel by state
Where Mykel concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 282 | 8.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 187 | 5.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 164 | 4.8% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 157 | 4.6% |
| #5 | Florida | | 149 | 4.3% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 109 | 3.2% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 64 | 1.9% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 55 | 1.6% |
California share of Mykel's total US births 8.2%
Even split
282 of 3,444 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 25 reporting states.
Mykel appears in 25 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mykel? ▼
Mykel has been given to 3,444 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2225 as of the latest data. 139 babies were born in 1990, its single highest year.
When was Mykel most popular? ▼
Mykel was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,053 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Mykel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mykel are California (282 births), Texas (187 births), New York (164 births).
Is Mykel a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Mykel is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 3,444 births, and as a girl's name it has 713 births.
How long has the name Mykel been used? ▼
Mykel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 49 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Mykel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mykal, Mykah, Mykell, Mykael, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mykel's data
- Mykel's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (1,053 total births) through the 2020s (475) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Mykels (282 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 Mykel
Nearby Names Like Mykel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mykel
Mykal Boy
#12675 1,175 births
Mykah Boy
#2820 1,110 births
Mykell Boy
#5135 810 births
Mykael Boy
#6622 544 births
Myka Boy
#5552 456 births
Compare Mykel side by side: Mykel vs Mykal Mykel vs Mykah Mykel vs Mykell
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mykel
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, 1977–2025 (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. "Mykel: #2225 Unisex Name - 3,444 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mykel. 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 Mykel 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.