Mikhail
From Russian Михаи́л (Mixaíl, “Michael”), from Hebrew מיכאל.
Every Mikhail since 1968 — 4,158 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mikhail
Mikhail is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,884 in 2025 with 84 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 4,158 American babies have been named Mikhail. Its peak came in 2014, when 143 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Mikhail stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mikhail 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 | — | — | 84 | #1,884 |
| 2024 | — | — | 83 | #1,914 |
| 2023 | — | — | 93 | #1,763 |
| 2022 | — | — | 87 | #1,847 |
| 2021 | — | — | 132 | #1,391 |
| 2020 | — | — | 107 | #1,552 |
| 2019 | — | — | 97 | #1,669 |
| 2018 | — | — | 114 | #1,512 |
| 2017 | — | — | 119 | #1,446 |
| 2016 | — | — | 128 | #1,384 |
| 2015 | — | — | 143 | #1,263 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,367 | 138 | #1,289 |
| 2013 | — | — | 122 | #1,382 |
| 2012 | — | — | 124 | #1,365 |
| 2011 | — | — | 120 | #1,392 |
| 2010 | — | — | 118 | #1,413 |
| 2009 | — | — | 119 | #1,419 |
| 2008 | — | — | 123 | #1,386 |
| 2007 | — | — | 98 | #1,603 |
| 2006 | — | — | 101 | #1,507 |
| 2005 | — | — | 96 | #1,502 |
| 2004 | — | — | 91 | #1,488 |
| 2003 | — | — | 101 | #1,354 |
| 2002 | — | — | 97 | #1,369 |
| 2001 | — | — | 87 | #1,437 |
| 2000 | — | — | 73 | #1,623 |
| 1995 | — | — | 69 | #1,444 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,434 | 119 | #956 |
| 1985 | — | — | 48 | #1,425 |
| 1980 | — | — | 22 | #2,337 |
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Famous people named Mikhail
- Mikhail Gorbachev Politician · b. 1931
- Mikhail Bakunin Philosopher · 1814–1876
- Mikhail Bulgakov Writer · 1891–1940
- Mikhail Kalashnikov Engineer · 1919–2013
- Mikhail Kutuzov Military personnel · 1745–1813
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mikhail mean?
From Russian Михаи́л (Mixaíl, “Michael”), from Hebrew מיכאל.
How popular is the name Mikhail in 2025?
Mikhail ranked #1,884 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 84 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mikhail?
4,158 babies have been named Mikhail in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mikhail most popular?
Mikhail peaked in 2014, when 143 newborns received the name.
Is Mikhail a boy or girl name?
Mikhail is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mikhail rising or falling?
Mikhail is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mikhail?
Well-known people named Mikhail include Mikhail Gorbachev (politician), Mikhail Bakunin (philosopher), Mikhail Bulgakov (writer).