boys' name · peaked 1991

Mick

A diminutive of the male given name Michael.

Every Mick since 1915 — 2,445 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.020.020.0318801900192019401960198020002020Peak 2023Boys
Rank 2025
#4,643
among boys
Babies in 2025
22
named Mick
Peak year
1991
50 babies
All-time total
2,445
since 1915

The story of Mick

Mick is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,643 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.

Since 1915, 2,445 American babies have been named Mick. Its peak came in 1991, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Mick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Mick year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 22 #4,643
2024 31 #3,663
2023 44 #2,874
2022 43 #2,943
2021 38 #3,156
2020 34 #3,316
2019 40 #3,035
2018 36 #3,212
2017 27 #3,944
2016 41 #2,918
2015 36 #3,202
2014 33 #3,349
2013 26 #3,930
2012 40 #2,940
2011 23 #4,308
2010 37 #3,115
2009 34 #3,312
2008 45 #2,742
2007 29 #3,661
2006 30 #3,498
2005 33 #3,146
2004 29 #3,338
2003 36 #2,763
2002 30 #3,061
2001 24 #3,584
2000 22 #3,719
1995 29 #2,600
1990 47 #1,721
1985 23 #2,337
1980 24 #2,194
1975 28 #1,774
1970 18 #2,187
1965 22 #1,701
1960 29 #1,512
1955 10 #2,703
1950 20 #1,689
1945 19 #1,562
1940 5 #3,782
1935
1930 7 #3,490
1925
1920
1915 5 #4,198
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Famous people named Mick

  1. Mick Jagger Singer · b. 1943
  2. Mick Taylor Musician · b. 1949
  3. Mick Ronson Musician · 1946–1993
  4. Mick Jackson Film director · b. 1943
  5. Mick Doohan Racing driver · b. 1965

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mick mean?

A diminutive of the male given name Michael.

How popular is the name Mick in 2025?

Mick ranked #4,643 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Mick?

2,445 babies have been named Mick in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Mick most popular?

Mick peaked in 1991, when 50 newborns received the name.

Is Mick a boy or girl name?

Mick is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Mick rising or falling?

Mick has been roughly stable over the past decade.

Who are famous people named Mick?

Well-known people named Mick include Mick Jagger (singer), Mick Taylor (musician), Mick Ronson (musician).

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