Mikelle
Every Mikelle since 1969 — 994 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mikelle
Mikelle is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,487 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 994 American babies have been named Mikelle — about 92% girls and 8% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Mikelle stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mikelle 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 | 5 | #16,487 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,696 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,814 | — | — |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,192 | 21 | #4,805 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,362 | 13 | #6,564 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,827 | 7 | #10,239 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,231 | 11 | #7,468 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,032 | 8 | #9,372 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,455 | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,516 | — | — |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,551 | — | — |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,686 | — | — |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,284 | — | — |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,969 | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,339 | — | — |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,318 | — | — |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,328 | — | — |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,409 | 6 | #12,071 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,339 | — | — |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,387 | — | — |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,459 | — | — |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,693 | — | — |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,800 | — | — |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,054 | — | — |
| 2001 | 29 | #4,290 | 5 | #11,736 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,260 | — | — |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,792 | — | — |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,740 | — | — |
| 1985 | 23 | #3,693 | — | — |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,605 | — | — |
| 1975 | 19 | #3,592 | — | — |
| 1970 | 16 | #3,818 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mikelle in 2025?
Mikelle ranked #16,487 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mikelle?
994 babies have been named Mikelle in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mikelle most popular?
Mikelle peaked in 2022, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Mikelle a boy or girl name?
Mikelle is used for both: about 92% of babies named Mikelle have been girls and 8% boys.
Is the name Mikelle rising or falling?
Mikelle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.