Mykael
Every Mykael since 1986 — 670 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mykael
Mykael is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,356 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 670 American babies have been named Mykael — about 81% boys and 19% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2010, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Mykael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mykael 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 | #10,356 |
| 2024 | — | — | 13 | #6,707 |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #10,455 |
| 2022 | — | — | 10 | #8,122 |
| 2021 | — | — | 10 | #7,972 |
| 2020 | — | — | 16 | #5,619 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,662 |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #11,716 |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #10,442 |
| 2016 | — | — | 18 | #5,261 |
| 2015 | — | — | 15 | #5,907 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,386 |
| 2013 | — | — | 17 | #5,322 |
| 2012 | — | — | 15 | #5,896 |
| 2011 | — | — | 22 | #4,457 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,986 | 30 | #3,604 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,307 | 25 | #4,130 |
| 2008 | — | — | 15 | #5,975 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,531 | 19 | #4,927 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,143 | 19 | #4,805 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,831 | 15 | #5,485 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,757 | 19 | #4,546 |
| 2003 | — | — | 22 | #3,928 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,821 | 16 | #4,845 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,032 | 21 | #3,934 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,473 | 17 | #4,509 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,300 | 9 | #6,249 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,469 | 12 | #4,585 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mykael in 2025?
Mykael ranked #10,356 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 Mykael?
670 babies have been named Mykael in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mykael most popular?
Mykael peaked in 2010, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Mykael a boy or girl name?
Mykael is used for both: about 19% of babies named Mykael have been girls and 81% boys.
Is the name Mykael rising or falling?
Mykael is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.