Mica
Every Mica since 1952 — 3,695 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mica
Mica is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,046 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 3,695 American babies have been named Mica — about 73% girls and 27% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1990, when 115 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mica stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mica year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #6,046 | 23 | #4,488 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,571 | 28 | #3,951 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,585 | 23 | #4,565 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,190 | 24 | #4,391 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,329 | 14 | #6,228 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,541 | 24 | #4,232 |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,408 | 28 | #3,862 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,429 | 19 | #5,043 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,625 | 23 | #4,419 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,594 | 12 | #7,003 |
| 2015 | 32 | #4,467 | 21 | #4,654 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,988 | 21 | #4,644 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,404 | 19 | #4,914 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,511 | 22 | #4,486 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,276 | 23 | #4,307 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,362 | 25 | #4,072 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,187 | 24 | #4,233 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,840 | 21 | #4,655 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,255 | 18 | #5,143 |
| 2006 | 39 | #3,901 | 25 | #3,959 |
| 2005 | 31 | #4,455 | 23 | #4,014 |
| 2004 | 31 | #4,458 | 14 | #5,700 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,771 | 10 | #7,070 |
| 2002 | 42 | #3,318 | 16 | #4,842 |
| 2001 | 45 | #3,124 | 23 | #3,684 |
| 2000 | 48 | #2,965 | 15 | #4,964 |
| 1995 | 60 | #2,230 | 8 | #6,780 |
| 1990 | 104 | #1,499 | 11 | #4,889 |
| 1985 | 61 | #1,847 | 9 | #4,562 |
| 1980 | 52 | #2,036 | 14 | #3,198 |
| 1975 | 67 | #1,521 | 22 | #2,106 |
| 1970 | 78 | #1,347 | 5 | #5,202 |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,412 | 7 | #3,450 |
| 1960 | 11 | #4,088 | — | — |
| 1955 | 7 | #5,045 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mica in 2025?
Mica ranked #6,046 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mica?
3,695 babies have been named Mica in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mica most popular?
Mica peaked in 1990, when 115 newborns received the name.
Is Mica a boy or girl name?
Mica is used for both: about 73% of babies named Mica have been girls and 27% boys.
Is the name Mica rising or falling?
Mica is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.