Mikeal
Every Mikeal since 1921 — 2,405 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mikeal
Mikeal is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,261 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1921, 2,405 American babies have been named Mikeal. Its peak came in 1952, when 60 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 Mikeal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mikeal 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 | — | — | 5 | #13,261 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,572 |
| 2023 | — | — | 8 | #9,460 |
| 2022 | — | — | 13 | #6,714 |
| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #11,687 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,511 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,652 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,581 |
| 2017 | — | — | 21 | #4,688 |
| 2016 | — | — | 12 | #7,005 |
| 2015 | — | — | 20 | #4,833 |
| 2014 | — | — | 23 | #4,347 |
| 2013 | — | — | 16 | #5,559 |
| 2012 | — | — | 31 | #3,500 |
| 2011 | — | — | 25 | #4,066 |
| 2010 | — | — | 31 | #3,508 |
| 2009 | — | — | 35 | #3,251 |
| 2008 | — | — | 40 | #2,989 |
| 2007 | — | — | 28 | #3,760 |
| 2006 | — | — | 34 | #3,199 |
| 2005 | — | — | 40 | #2,741 |
| 2004 | — | — | 38 | #2,774 |
| 2003 | — | — | 41 | #2,538 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,811 | 29 | #3,158 |
| 2001 | — | — | 28 | #3,199 |
| 2000 | — | — | 37 | #2,560 |
| 1995 | — | — | 40 | #2,082 |
| 1990 | — | — | 28 | #2,471 |
| 1985 | — | — | 35 | #1,751 |
| 1980 | — | — | 20 | #2,499 |
| 1975 | — | — | 32 | #1,617 |
| 1970 | — | — | 29 | #1,599 |
| 1965 | — | — | 31 | #1,399 |
| 1960 | — | — | 39 | #1,265 |
| 1955 | — | — | 43 | #1,148 |
| 1950 | — | — | 22 | #1,597 |
| 1945 | — | — | 13 | #1,990 |
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| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,673 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mikeal in 2025?
Mikeal ranked #13,261 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mikeal?
2,405 babies have been named Mikeal in the United States since 1921, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mikeal most popular?
Mikeal peaked in 1952, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Mikeal a boy or girl name?
Mikeal is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mikeal rising or falling?
Mikeal is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.