Mychael
Every Mychael since 1972 — 1,590 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mychael
Mychael is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,570 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 1,590 American babies have been named Mychael — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1989, when 91 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Mychael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mychael 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 | — | — | 6 | #11,570 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 8 | #9,476 |
| 2022 | — | — | 10 | #8,121 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,437 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,780 | 10 | #7,896 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,666 |
| 2018 | — | — | 19 | #5,047 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,624 |
| 2016 | — | — | 22 | #4,579 |
| 2015 | — | — | 26 | #4,042 |
| 2014 | — | — | 21 | #4,649 |
| 2013 | — | — | 28 | #3,722 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,939 | 30 | #3,601 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,712 | 33 | #3,347 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,350 | 24 | #4,197 |
| 2009 | — | — | 40 | #2,977 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,914 | 28 | #3,801 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,529 | 41 | #2,907 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,647 | 30 | #3,499 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,037 | 30 | #3,361 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,094 | 28 | #3,427 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,471 | 24 | #3,695 |
| 2002 | 10 | #10,021 | 29 | #3,161 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,171 | 33 | #2,846 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,471 | 29 | #3,049 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,299 | 28 | #2,664 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,687 | 61 | #1,447 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,957 | 39 | #1,636 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #6,004 |
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Famous people named Mychael
- Mychael Danna Composer · b. 1958
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mychael in 2025?
Mychael ranked #11,570 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mychael?
1,590 babies have been named Mychael in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mychael most popular?
Mychael peaked in 1989, when 91 newborns received the name.
Is Mychael a boy or girl name?
Mychael is used for both: about 15% of babies named Mychael have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Mychael rising or falling?
Mychael is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mychael?
Well-known people named Mychael include Mychael Danna (composer).