Total births
810
Unisex name · since 1987
Mykell
810 babies named Mykell in U.S. Social Security records since 1987, with the highest year being 2006. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #5135
- among boys today
- 810
- born since 1987
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Mykell is the #5135 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 810 recorded since 1987.
Social Security Administration records show Mykell recorded 810 times among boys since 1987, holding rank #5135 nationally today, ahead of 64% 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 1987 to 2025.
- #5135 among boys today
- 810 born since 1987
- 2000s peak decade
- 64% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Mykell is currently the #5135 unisex name in America, more common than 64% of boys - 810 born since 1987, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5135
- among boys today
- 810
- born since 1987
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Mykell vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5135
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 64% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Mykell was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
42 babies were named Mykell in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Mykell compares
810 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
Mykell's all-time total is 121% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mykell | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 810 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mykell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mykell splits its recorded history at 2006: 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 1988 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 42 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mykell at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#5,135
Active since
1987
Mykell popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Mykell popularity over time - girls
258 total births recorded since 1984 (Mykell as girls' name)
Mykell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Mykell's strongest decade.
311 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Mykell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 16
1980s
16 births
- 1990s 111
1990s
111 births
- 2000s
2000s
311 births
- 2010s
2010s
246 births
- 2020s
2020s
126 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 311 births (38% of all-time use).
How Mykell 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 Mykell's total volume
Mykell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mykell by state
Where Mykell concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 15 | 1.9% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
Ohio share of Mykell's total US births 1.9%
Even split
15 of 810 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mykell? ▼
Since 1987, Social Security records show 810 babies named Mykell. Today it holds rank #5135 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 42 births.
When was Mykell most popular? ▼
Mykell was most popular in the 2000s decade with 311 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Mykell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mykell are Ohio (15 births), California (11 births), Georgia (6 births).
Is Mykell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Mykell is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 810 births, and as a girl's name it has 258 births.
How long has the name Mykell been used? ▼
Records for Mykell go back to 1987, giving 39 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Mykell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mykel, Mykal, Mykah, Mykael, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mykell's data
- Mykell's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (311 total births) through the 2020s (126) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Ohio records the most Mykells (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Mykell
Nearby Names Like Mykell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mykell
Mykel Boy
#2225 3,444 births
Mykal Boy
#12675 1,175 births
Mykah Boy
#2820 1,110 births
Mykael Boy
#6622 544 births
Myka Boy
#5552 456 births
Compare Mykell side by side: Mykell vs Mykel Mykell vs Mykal Mykell vs Mykah
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mykell
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, 1987–2025 (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. "Mykell: #5135 Unisex Name - 810 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mykell. 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 Mykell 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.