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