Mick
A diminutive of the male given name Michael.
Every Mick since 1915 — 2,445 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mick
Mick is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,643 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 2,445 American babies have been named Mick. Its peak came in 1991, when 50 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 Mick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mick year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,643 |
| 2024 | 31 | #3,663 |
| 2023 | 44 | #2,874 |
| 2022 | 43 | #2,943 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,156 |
| 2020 | 34 | #3,316 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,035 |
| 2018 | 36 | #3,212 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,944 |
| 2016 | 41 | #2,918 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3,202 |
| 2014 | 33 | #3,349 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,930 |
| 2012 | 40 | #2,940 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,308 |
| 2010 | 37 | #3,115 |
| 2009 | 34 | #3,312 |
| 2008 | 45 | #2,742 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,661 |
| 2006 | 30 | #3,498 |
| 2005 | 33 | #3,146 |
| 2004 | 29 | #3,338 |
| 2003 | 36 | #2,763 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3,061 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3,584 |
| 2000 | 22 | #3,719 |
| 1995 | 29 | #2,600 |
| 1990 | 47 | #1,721 |
| 1985 | 23 | #2,337 |
| 1980 | 24 | #2,194 |
| 1975 | 28 | #1,774 |
| 1970 | 18 | #2,187 |
| 1965 | 22 | #1,701 |
| 1960 | 29 | #1,512 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2,703 |
| 1950 | 20 | #1,689 |
| 1945 | 19 | #1,562 |
| 1940 | 5 | #3,782 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,490 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,198 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Mick
- Mick Jagger Singer · b. 1943
- Mick Taylor Musician · b. 1949
- Mick Ronson Musician · 1946–1993
- Mick Jackson Film director · b. 1943
- Mick Doohan Racing driver · b. 1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mick mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Michael.
How popular is the name Mick in 2025?
Mick ranked #4,643 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mick?
2,445 babies have been named Mick in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mick most popular?
Mick peaked in 1991, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Mick a boy or girl name?
Mick is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mick rising or falling?
Mick has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Mick?
Well-known people named Mick include Mick Jagger (singer), Mick Taylor (musician), Mick Ronson (musician).