How Many People Are Named Mikell?
Complete statistics for the name Mikell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mikell, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,851 people in the US, making up 1 in 178,245 Americans. With a peak birth year in 2000, it's seen a steady decline since then. A big chunk, 43%, of those named Mikell are under 30, giving it a modern twist.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 39All 2,058 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: 2000Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mikell Through the Generations
Mikell, a name that's been around but never made waves, saw its highest popularity in 2000 with 51 births. Since then, it's been on a slow decline, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Today, 875 of those named Mikell are under 30, 775 are between 30 and 60, and 408 are over 60, indicating a younger demographic that keeps the name relevant.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mikell's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mikell
How Many People Have the Name Mikell?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,618 people in the United States currently share the name Mikell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 126,604 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mikell a Common or Rare Name?
Mikell 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 Mikell Mean?
Mikell 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 Mikell in SSA data, approximately 75% are male and 25% are female.
When Was Mikell Most Popular?
The name Mikell reached peak popularity in 2000, with 51 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 Mikell?
Approximately 2,618 people named Mikell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,618. That works out to roughly 1 in 126,604 Americans.
Is Mikell a rare name?
Mikell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 126,604 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mikell mean?
Mikell means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mikell more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 75% of people named Mikell are male and 25% are female.
When was Mikell most popular?
Mikell peaked in 2000 with 51 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.