Mykal
Every Mykal since 1972 — 1,507 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mykal
Mykal is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,050 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 1,507 American babies have been named Mykal — about 78% boys and 22% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1998, when 79 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Mykal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mykal 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 | — | — | 10 | #8,050 |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #13,615 |
| 2023 | — | — | 11 | #7,595 |
| 2022 | — | — | 14 | #6,379 |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #9,413 |
| 2020 | — | — | 20 | #4,809 |
| 2019 | — | — | 12 | #7,046 |
| 2018 | 6 | #15,089 | 8 | #9,394 |
| 2017 | — | — | 10 | #7,962 |
| 2016 | — | — | 16 | #5,705 |
| 2015 | — | — | 23 | #4,368 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,125 | 24 | #4,217 |
| 2013 | — | — | 17 | #5,323 |
| 2012 | — | — | 26 | #3,973 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,008 | 20 | #4,775 |
| 2010 | — | — | 23 | #4,324 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,308 | 26 | #3,998 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,844 | 36 | #3,202 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,384 | 26 | #3,970 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,721 | 37 | #3,013 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,833 | 43 | #2,597 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,097 | 41 | #2,626 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,035 | 37 | #2,714 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,330 | 39 | #2,534 |
| 2001 | 19 | #6,004 | 59 | #1,885 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,146 | 51 | #2,008 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,507 | 42 | #2,009 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,857 | 43 | #1,830 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,574 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,808 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,050 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mykal in 2025?
Mykal ranked #8,050 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mykal?
1,507 babies have been named Mykal in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mykal most popular?
Mykal peaked in 1998, when 79 newborns received the name.
Is Mykal a boy or girl name?
Mykal is used for both: about 22% of babies named Mykal have been girls and 78% boys.
Is the name Mykal rising or falling?
Mykal is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.