Mike
boy name#1231 in 2025Mike entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #36 in 1960, ranks #1231 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1231
rank today
#36
peak (1960)
163
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #173 |
| 1890s | #182 |
| 1900s | #158 |
| 1910s | #133 |
| 1920s | #166 |
| 1930s | #180 |
| 1940s | #86 |
| 1950s | #99 |
| 1960s | #61 |
| 1970s | #260 |
| 1980s | #464 |
| 1990s | #571 |
| 2000s | #679 |
| 2010s | #973 |
| 2020s | #1115 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mike has been most popular in FL, CA, TX.
Living bearers
About 136,000 people named Mike are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mike alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mike in 2025?
- Mike ranks #1231 among US boy names in 2025, with 163 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mike most popular?
- Mike peaked in 1960, reaching #36 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mike with classmates?
- Mike will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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