How Many People Are Named Mickel?
Complete statistics for the name Mickel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mickel, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,634 people in the US, making up 1 in 202,015 Americans. The majority of those named Mickel are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 53All 2,002 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1957Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mickel Through the Generations
Mickel has seen its peak popularity in 1957 when there were 54 births. Over the decades, the name has maintained a small but dedicated following, with most of the current bearers being in their fifties. As of now, 370 individuals are under 30, while 767 are aged between 30 and 60, and 865 are over 60, indicating a significant skew towards older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mickel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mickel
How Many People Have the Name Mickel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,092 people in the United States currently share the name Mickel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 158,437 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mickel a Common or Rare Name?
Mickel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Mickel Mean?
Mickel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mickel in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Mickel Most Popular?
The name Mickel reached peak popularity in 1957, with 54 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Mickel?
Approximately 2,092 people named Mickel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,092. That works out to roughly 1 in 158,437 Americans.
Is Mickel a rare name?
Mickel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 158,437 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mickel mean?
Mickel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mickel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Mickel are male and 3% are female.
When was Mickel most popular?
Mickel peaked in 1957 with 54 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.