Mykell
Every Mykell since 1984 — 1,068 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mykell
Mykell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,064 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 1,068 American babies have been named Mykell — about 76% boys and 24% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2004, when 56 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 Mykell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mykell 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 | — | — | 12 | #7,064 |
| 2024 | — | — | 19 | #5,194 |
| 2023 | — | — | 18 | #5,402 |
| 2022 | — | — | 23 | #4,534 |
| 2021 | — | — | 30 | #3,712 |
| 2020 | — | — | 24 | #4,235 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,251 | 19 | #5,097 |
| 2018 | — | — | 20 | #4,868 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,644 | 20 | #4,879 |
| 2016 | — | — | 17 | #5,474 |
| 2015 | — | — | 22 | #4,499 |
| 2014 | — | — | 26 | #3,980 |
| 2013 | — | — | 23 | #4,273 |
| 2012 | — | — | 33 | #3,340 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,367 | 27 | #3,861 |
| 2010 | 10 | #11,002 | 39 | #2,993 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,309 | 38 | #3,086 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,574 | 33 | #3,401 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,984 | 33 | #3,359 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,577 | 42 | #2,778 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,657 | 35 | #2,997 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,709 | 41 | #2,627 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,201 | 17 | #4,745 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,851 | 32 | #2,923 |
| 2001 | 13 | #8,055 | 21 | #3,935 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,977 | 19 | #4,166 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,169 | 16 | #3,995 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,858 | 8 | #6,228 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mykell in 2025?
Mykell ranked #7,064 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mykell?
1,068 babies have been named Mykell in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mykell most popular?
Mykell peaked in 2004, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Mykell a boy or girl name?
Mykell is used for both: about 24% of babies named Mykell have been girls and 76% boys.
Is the name Mykell rising or falling?
Mykell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.