Compare two names
Mikael and Mikel side by side: Mikael peaked in 2023 and Mikel in 1989; in 2025 they were given to 176 and 81 babies.
Mikael and Mikel, year by year
Girls and boys together; Mikael solid, Mikel dashed.
| Mikael | Mikel | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 176 | 81 |
| Rank 2025 | #1,175 among boys’ names | #1,930 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 6,239 | 12,554 |
| Peak year | 2023 | 1989 |
| Girls | 5% | 8% |
| Alive, estimated | 6,020 | 11,100 |
| Median age | 18 | 35 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.