Mikko
Every Mikko since 1969 — 879 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mikko
Mikko is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,470 in 2025 with 55 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 879 American babies have been named Mikko. Its peak came in 2025, when 55 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 Mikko stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mikko 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 | — | — | 55 | #2,470 |
| 2024 | — | — | 37 | #3,257 |
| 2023 | — | — | 45 | #2,834 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,948 | 43 | #2,944 |
| 2021 | — | — | 53 | #2,517 |
| 2020 | — | — | 39 | #3,011 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,246 | 24 | #4,297 |
| 2018 | — | — | 42 | #2,874 |
| 2017 | — | — | 33 | #3,424 |
| 2016 | — | — | 38 | #3,101 |
| 2015 | — | — | 44 | #2,752 |
| 2014 | — | — | 38 | #3,021 |
| 2013 | — | — | 22 | #4,415 |
| 2012 | — | — | 28 | #3,774 |
| 2011 | — | — | 32 | #3,410 |
| 2010 | — | — | 20 | #4,790 |
| 2009 | — | — | 25 | #4,128 |
| 2008 | — | — | 24 | #4,223 |
| 2007 | — | — | 19 | #4,925 |
| 2006 | — | — | 21 | #4,456 |
| 2005 | — | — | 14 | #5,780 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,361 |
| 2003 | — | — | 14 | #5,461 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #6,884 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,311 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #9,821 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,776 |
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Famous people named Mikko
- Mikko Kozarowitzky Racing driver · b. 1948
- Mikko Hirvonen Racing driver · b. 1980
- Mikko Leppilampi Actor · b. 1978
- Mikko Koivu Hockey player · b. 1983
- Mikko Lehtonen Hockey player · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mikko in 2025?
Mikko ranked #2,470 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 55 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mikko?
879 babies have been named Mikko in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mikko most popular?
Mikko peaked in 2025, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Mikko a boy or girl name?
Mikko is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mikko rising or falling?
Mikko is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mikko?
Well-known people named Mikko include Mikko Kozarowitzky (racing driver), Mikko Hirvonen (racing driver), Mikko Leppilampi (actor).