Mickel
Every Mickel since 1914 — 2,009 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mickel
Mickel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,335 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 2,009 American babies have been named Mickel. Its peak came in 1957, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Mickel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mickel 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 | — | — | 7 | #10,335 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #10,425 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,501 |
| 2021 | — | — | 9 | #8,609 |
| 2020 | — | — | 8 | #9,269 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 8 | #9,370 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,715 |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,236 |
| 2015 | — | — | 12 | #6,950 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,375 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,377 |
| 2012 | — | — | 14 | #6,208 |
| 2011 | — | — | 12 | #6,870 |
| 2010 | — | — | 11 | #7,416 |
| 2009 | — | — | 14 | #6,316 |
| 2008 | — | — | 32 | #3,471 |
| 2007 | — | — | 17 | #5,352 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13 | #6,347 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13 | #6,106 |
| 2004 | — | — | 16 | #5,176 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #4,968 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,380 |
| 2001 | — | — | 26 | #3,379 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,402 | 19 | #4,161 |
| 1995 | — | — | 22 | #3,159 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,365 | 18 | #3,413 |
| 1985 | — | — | 15 | #3,169 |
| 1980 | — | — | 21 | #2,418 |
| 1975 | — | — | 34 | #1,553 |
| 1970 | — | — | 41 | #1,310 |
| 1965 | — | — | 32 | #1,371 |
| 1960 | — | — | 47 | #1,149 |
| 1955 | — | — | 42 | #1,159 |
| 1950 | — | — | 24 | #1,524 |
| 1945 | — | — | 11 | #2,211 |
| 1940 | — | — | 5 | #3,784 |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 7 | #3,712 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mickel in 2025?
Mickel ranked #10,335 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mickel?
2,009 babies have been named Mickel in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mickel most popular?
Mickel peaked in 1957, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Mickel a boy or girl name?
Mickel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mickel rising or falling?
Mickel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.