Mikell
Every Mikell since 1934 — 2,067 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mikell
Mikell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,691 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1934, 2,067 American babies have been named Mikell — about 74% boys and 26% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2000, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Mikell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mikell 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 | — | — | 9 | #8,691 |
| 2024 | — | — | 18 | #5,371 |
| 2023 | — | — | 18 | #5,396 |
| 2022 | — | — | 19 | #5,157 |
| 2021 | — | — | 17 | #5,481 |
| 2020 | — | — | 13 | #6,513 |
| 2019 | — | — | 15 | #6,014 |
| 2018 | — | — | 15 | #5,956 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #5,973 |
| 2016 | — | — | 25 | #4,164 |
| 2015 | — | — | 20 | #4,834 |
| 2014 | — | — | 28 | #3,750 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,159 | 38 | #2,982 |
| 2012 | — | — | 28 | #3,773 |
| 2011 | — | — | 41 | #2,884 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,983 | 22 | #4,467 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,260 | 37 | #3,148 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,887 | 38 | #3,083 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,910 | 41 | #2,905 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,621 | 34 | #3,200 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,265 | 39 | #2,790 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,693 | 34 | #2,996 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,190 | 30 | #3,167 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,271 | 25 | #3,525 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,861 | 18 | #4,406 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,397 | 34 | #2,719 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,891 | 18 | #3,652 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,683 | 25 | #2,674 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,776 | 15 | #3,170 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,893 | 16 | #2,915 |
| 1975 | — | — | 21 | #2,181 |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,165 | 14 | #2,591 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,149 | 12 | #2,431 |
| 1960 | — | — | 19 | #1,892 |
| 1955 | — | — | 17 | #1,951 |
| 1950 | — | — | 10 | #2,533 |
| 1945 | 8 | #3,589 | — | — |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,203 | — | — |
| 1935 | 25 | #1,503 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mikell in 2025?
Mikell ranked #8,691 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mikell?
2,067 babies have been named Mikell in the United States since 1934, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mikell most popular?
Mikell peaked in 2000, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Mikell a boy or girl name?
Mikell is used for both: about 26% of babies named Mikell have been girls and 74% boys.
Is the name Mikell rising or falling?
Mikell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.