Mychal
Every Mychal since 1978 — 2,272 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mychal
Mychal is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,292 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 2,272 American babies have been named Mychal — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1988, when 225 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 Mychal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mychal 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 | #13,292 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #13,543 |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #13,721 |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #9,412 |
| 2020 | — | — | 8 | #9,288 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,474 |
| 2018 | — | — | 17 | #5,472 |
| 2017 | — | — | 13 | #6,554 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,599 |
| 2015 | — | — | 16 | #5,660 |
| 2014 | — | — | 23 | #4,351 |
| 2013 | — | — | 19 | #4,918 |
| 2012 | — | — | 19 | #4,979 |
| 2011 | — | — | 16 | #5,594 |
| 2010 | — | — | 18 | #5,176 |
| 2009 | — | — | 22 | #4,541 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,565 | 30 | #3,620 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,530 | 33 | #3,358 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,237 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16 | #5,200 |
| 2004 | — | — | 16 | #5,180 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,174 | 21 | #4,067 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,843 | 58 | #1,934 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,031 | 43 | #2,331 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,718 | 14 | #5,235 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,909 | 39 | #2,128 |
| 1990 | 15 | #6,035 | 153 | #826 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,846 | 78 | #1,046 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,748 | 26 | #2,096 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mychal in 2025?
Mychal ranked #13,292 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mychal?
2,272 babies have been named Mychal in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mychal most popular?
Mychal peaked in 1988, when 225 newborns received the name.
Is Mychal a boy or girl name?
Mychal is used for both: about 12% of babies named Mychal have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Mychal rising or falling?
Mychal is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.