Micky
Alternative spelling of Mickey.
Every Micky since 1922 — 3,146 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Micky
Micky is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,513 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1922, 3,146 American babies have been named Micky — about 82% boys and 18% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1957, when 109 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Micky stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Micky 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 | — | — | 11 | #7,513 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,570 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #6,122 |
| 2022 | — | — | 17 | #5,560 |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #9,396 |
| 2020 | — | — | 14 | #6,186 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,458 |
| 2018 | — | — | 7 | #10,378 |
| 2017 | — | — | 16 | #5,700 |
| 2016 | — | — | 16 | #5,700 |
| 2015 | — | — | 20 | #4,832 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,366 |
| 2013 | — | — | 13 | #6,498 |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #6,894 |
| 2011 | — | — | 15 | #5,864 |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #11,717 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #7,099 |
| 2008 | — | — | 9 | #8,780 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,554 | 12 | #6,941 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,760 |
| 2005 | — | — | 12 | #6,493 |
| 2004 | — | — | 13 | #6,028 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,637 |
| 2002 | — | — | 24 | #3,631 |
| 2001 | — | — | 12 | #5,906 |
| 2000 | — | — | 14 | #5,227 |
| 1995 | — | — | 16 | #3,990 |
| 1990 | — | — | 21 | #3,025 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,917 | 33 | #1,825 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,869 | 43 | #1,460 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,901 | 63 | #1,048 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,661 | 56 | #1,098 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,275 | 40 | #1,216 |
| 1960 | 20 | #2,790 | 56 | #1,028 |
| 1955 | 19 | #2,609 | 61 | #963 |
| 1950 | 18 | #2,407 | 15 | #1,998 |
| 1945 | — | — | 8 | #2,692 |
| 1940 | — | — | 6 | #3,353 |
| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #3,994 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,928 | — | — |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,784 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Micky
- Micky Arison Businessperson · b. 1949
- Micky Ward Boxer · b. 1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Micky mean?
Alternative spelling of Mickey.
How popular is the name Micky in 2025?
Micky ranked #7,513 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Micky?
3,146 babies have been named Micky in the United States since 1922, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Micky most popular?
Micky peaked in 1957, when 109 newborns received the name.
Is Micky a boy or girl name?
Micky is used for both: about 18% of babies named Micky have been girls and 82% boys.
Is the name Micky rising or falling?
Micky has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Micky?
Well-known people named Micky include Micky Arison (businessperson), Micky Ward (boxer).