Mikel Name Popularity and Statistics
Mikel is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Mikel?
Mikel is spelled M-I-K-E-L. The name has 5 letters.
Mikel Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,919
Recorded Births81
- Boys usage fell 143 places to #1,919 and recorded 11 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Mikel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2008 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 81 | #1,919 |
| 2024 | Boys | 92 | #1,776 |
| 2023 | Boys | 107 | #1,623 |
| 2022 | Boys | 116 | #1,540 |
| 2021 | Boys | 111 | #1,565 |
| 2020 | Boys | 120 | #1,437 |
| 2019 | Boys | 121 | #1,441 |
| 2018 | Girls | 8 | #11,427 |
| 2018 | Boys | 154 | #1,217 |
| 2017 | Boys | 138 | #1,306 |
| 2016 | Boys | 146 | #1,254 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 149 | #1,228 |
| 2014 | Boys | 165 | #1,147 |
| 2013 | Girls | 6 | #14,582 |
| 2013 | Boys | 155 | #1,162 |
| 2012 | Boys | 157 | #1,161 |
| 2011 | Girls | 7 | #13,347 |
| 2011 | Boys | 159 | #1,136 |
| 2010 | Girls | 7 | #13,448 |
| 2010 | Boys | 172 | #1,108 |
| 2009 | Girls | 9 | #11,459 |
| 2009 | Boys | 166 | #1,112 |
| 2008 | Girls | 16 | #7,742 |
When Was Mikel Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2004 · Boys
201 recorded births
National rank #871
1989 · Boys
198 recorded births
National rank #697
1957 · Boys
194 recorded births
National rank #556
1953 · Boys
190 recorded births
National rank #510
Where Mikel Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NC | #1,277 | 5 |
| FL | #1,353 | 8 |
| TX | #1,555 | 11 |
| NY | #1,760 | 5 |
| CA | #1,829 | 8 |