Mikael
boy name#1169 in 2025Mikael entered the US charts in 1944, peaked at #958 in 2016, ranks #1169 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1944–2025
#1169
rank today
#958
peak (2016)
176
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3092 |
| 1950s | #2321 |
| 1960s | #2389 |
| 1970s | #1793 |
| 1980s | #1316 |
| 1990s | #1272 |
| 2000s | #1372 |
| 2010s | #1137 |
| 2020s | #1086 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mikael has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 5,800 people named Mikael are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mikael alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mikael in 2025?
- Mikael ranks #1169 among US boy names in 2025, with 176 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mikael most popular?
- Mikael peaked in 2016, reaching #958 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mikael with classmates?
- Mikael will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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