Mikal
Every Mikal since 1943 — 3,925 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mikal
Mikal is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,630 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1943, 3,925 American babies have been named Mikal — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1993, when 180 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 Mikal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mikal 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 | — | — | 31 | #3,630 |
| 2024 | — | — | 22 | #4,658 |
| 2023 | — | — | 31 | #3,687 |
| 2022 | — | — | 21 | #4,804 |
| 2021 | — | — | 21 | #4,719 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,794 | 29 | #3,700 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,994 | 27 | #3,964 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,162 | 32 | #3,494 |
| 2017 | — | — | 28 | #3,857 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,608 | 28 | #3,857 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,635 | 27 | #3,955 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,363 | 21 | #4,645 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,901 | 41 | #2,828 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,531 | 36 | #3,152 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16,140 | 32 | #3,409 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,946 | 39 | #2,991 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,287 | 41 | #2,931 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,513 | 42 | #2,862 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,958 | 65 | #2,105 |
| 2006 | 13 | #9,106 | 75 | #1,835 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,006 | 65 | #1,959 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,447 | 84 | #1,578 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,147 | 80 | #1,586 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,168 | 81 | #1,541 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,606 | 82 | #1,496 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,886 | 85 | #1,458 |
| 1995 | 22 | #4,631 | 133 | #965 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,456 | 69 | #1,346 |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,789 | 42 | #1,562 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,439 | 54 | #1,267 |
| 1975 | 33 | #2,443 | 25 | #1,924 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,810 | 16 | #2,372 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,193 | 12 | #2,430 |
| 1960 | — | — | 9 | #3,013 |
| 1955 | — | — | 8 | #3,130 |
| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #4,024 |
| 1945 | 7 | #3,912 | — | — |
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Famous people named Mikal
- Mikaël Silvestre Soccer player · b. 1977
- Mikaël Roche Soccer player · b. 1982
- Mikaël Kingsbury Skier · b. 1992
- Mikaël Cherel Cyclist · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mikal in 2025?
Mikal ranked #3,630 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mikal?
3,925 babies have been named Mikal in the United States since 1943, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mikal most popular?
Mikal peaked in 1993, when 180 newborns received the name.
Is Mikal a boy or girl name?
Mikal is used for both: about 15% of babies named Mikal have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Mikal rising or falling?
Mikal has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Mikal?
Well-known people named Mikal include Mikaël Silvestre (soccer player), Mikaël Roche (soccer player), Mikaël Kingsbury (skier).