Mikel
girl nameMikel entered the US charts in 1936, peaked at #2250 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1936–2025
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rank today
#2250
peak (1982)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3677 |
| 1940s | #3958 |
| 1950s | #4500 |
| 1960s | #4153 |
| 1970s | #4146 |
| 1980s | #4133 |
| 1990s | #4654 |
| 2000s | #8373 |
| 2010s | #13845 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Mikel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mikel alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mikel in 2025?
- Mikel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Mikel most popular?
- Mikel peaked in 1982, reaching #2250 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mikel with classmates?
- Mikel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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