How Many People Are Named Mikael?
Complete statistics for the name Mikael: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mikael, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 56,355 Americans today. With only 5,856 people named Mikael living in the US, it's a truly unique choice. The name peaked in popularity in 2023, with 228 births, showing its status as a modern, rising trend.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 typically represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 6,061 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mikael Through the Generations
Mikael stands out as a name that's gaining traction among younger generations. Born in 2023, the peak year for Mikael, many of those named Mikael are still under 30, accounting for 69% of the total. This makes it a genuinely modern name, with 4,161 individuals under 30 compared to 1,666 aged between 30 and 60, and just 234 over 60. The average age of someone named Mikael is 23, reflecting its recent surge in popularity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mikael's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mikael
How Many People Have the Name Mikael?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,856 people in the United States currently share the name Mikael. That works out to roughly 1 in every 56,355 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mikael a Common or Rare Name?
Mikael 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 Mikael Mean?
Mikael means "creative variant of Michael" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mikael in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.
When Was Mikael Most Popular?
The name Mikael reached peak popularity in 2023, with 228 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 Mikael?
Approximately 5,856 people named Mikael live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,061. That works out to roughly 1 in 56,355 Americans.
Is Mikael a rare name?
Mikael is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 56,355 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mikael mean?
Mikael means "creative variant of Michael" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mikael more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Mikael are male and 5% are female.
When was Mikael most popular?
Mikael peaked in 2023 with 228 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.