Mikkel
Every Mikkel since 1947 — 906 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mikkel
Mikkel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,530 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 906 American babies have been named Mikkel. Its peak came in 2004, when 29 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 Mikkel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mikkel 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 | — | — | 17 | #5,530 |
| 2024 | — | — | 13 | #6,700 |
| 2023 | — | — | 16 | #5,838 |
| 2022 | — | — | 19 | #5,158 |
| 2021 | — | — | 21 | #4,720 |
| 2020 | — | — | 13 | #6,514 |
| 2019 | — | — | 18 | #5,282 |
| 2018 | — | — | 21 | #4,690 |
| 2017 | — | — | 13 | #6,549 |
| 2016 | — | — | 15 | #5,960 |
| 2015 | — | — | 19 | #5,002 |
| 2014 | — | — | 18 | #5,188 |
| 2013 | — | — | 19 | #4,915 |
| 2012 | — | — | 26 | #3,971 |
| 2011 | — | — | 23 | #4,309 |
| 2010 | — | — | 21 | #4,632 |
| 2009 | — | — | 23 | #4,379 |
| 2008 | — | — | 22 | #4,490 |
| 2007 | — | — | 29 | #3,662 |
| 2006 | — | — | 27 | #3,746 |
| 2005 | — | — | 24 | #3,900 |
| 2004 | — | — | 29 | #3,339 |
| 2003 | — | — | 27 | #3,418 |
| 2002 | — | — | 25 | #3,526 |
| 2001 | — | — | 21 | #3,933 |
| 2000 | — | — | 19 | #4,162 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,806 | 7 | #7,531 |
| 1990 | — | — | 17 | #3,555 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,243 |
| 1980 | — | — | 10 | #4,038 |
| 1975 | — | — | 12 | #3,180 |
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Famous people named Mikkel
- Mikkel Hansen Handball player · b. 1987
- Mikkel Følsgaard Actor · b. 1984
- Mikkel Kessler Boxer · b. 1979
- Mikkel Beckmann Soccer player · b. 1983
- Mikkel Bjerg Cyclist · b. 1998
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mikkel in 2025?
Mikkel ranked #5,530 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mikkel?
906 babies have been named Mikkel in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mikkel most popular?
Mikkel peaked in 2004, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Mikkel a boy or girl name?
Mikkel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mikkel rising or falling?
Mikkel has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Mikkel?
Well-known people named Mikkel include Mikkel Hansen (handball player), Mikkel Følsgaard (actor), Mikkel Kessler (boxer).