How Many People Are Named Mickey?

Complete statistics for the name Mickey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mickey
Rare
Hebrew

Mickey is a classic, old-school name with only 23,163 people alive today, making it a very rare find. That's 1 in 14,247 Americans. It peaked in 1957 with 1,091 births, showing its enduring charm across generations.

~3,624
Living in US
1 in 91,460
Americans
1957
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Who is like God
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Sunday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Charismatic Loyal Playful Spirited
3
Life Path Number

Life path number 3 is traditionally linked to creativity, self-expression, and a natural gift for communication. People associated with 3 are seen as optimistic and social, with a talent for lifting the energy of any room they enter.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

23,163
Worldwide Bearers
#13,073
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
462
🇩🇰 Denmark
422
🇵🇭 Philippines
358
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
350
🇦🇺 Australia
318
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
256
🇰🇪 Kenya
239
🇿🇲 Zambia
211
🇵🇱 Poland
188
🇲🇾 Malaysia
180

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
19,312 (83%)
♀ Female
3,851 (17%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 65
2,821
Would be under 30 (8%)
8,575
Would be 30–60 (25%)
22,690
Would be over 60 (67%)

All 34,086 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: 1957

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
71
Modern Appeal
29
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mickey Through the Generations

Mickey has a storied history, starting strong in 1957 with 1,091 births and maintaining a classic, old-school appeal. Today, only 23,163 people bear this name in the U.S., highlighting its rarity. The gap between its all-time high and current numbers is significant, reflecting changing naming trends. Interestingly, 67% of those named Mickey are over 60, indicating a strong presence among older generations. This trend is rising, suggesting a revival of interest in this timeless name. Despite its peak in the mid-20th century, Mickey continues to resonate, making it a fascinating case study in enduring names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 3,329
California 2,350
North Carolina 1,682
Alabama 1,319
Tennessee 1,253
Georgia 1,250
Ohio 1,141
Illinois 1,083
Oklahoma 1,047
New York 928

✨ Similar Names to Mickey

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mickey's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Mickey

How Many People Have the Name Mickey?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,624 people in the United States currently share the name Mickey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 91,460 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Mickey a Common or Rare Name?

Mickey is classified as 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 Mickey Mean?

Mickey means "Who is like God" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mickey in SSA data, approximately 83% are male and 17% are female.

When Was Mickey Most Popular?

The name Mickey reached peak popularity in 1957, with 1,091 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Mickey?

Approximately 3,624 people named Mickey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,624. That works out to roughly 1 in 91,460 Americans.

Is Mickey a rare name?

Mickey is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 91,460 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mickey mean?

Mickey means "Who is like God" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Mickey more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 83% of people named Mickey are male and 17% are female.

When was Mickey most popular?

Mickey peaked in 1957 with 1,091 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,624
All-Time Births3,624
1 in X1 in 91,460
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age65
Peak Year1957
World Rank#13,073
Male %83%
Female %17%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.