How Many People Are Named Mikhael?
Complete statistics for the name Mikhael: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mikhael, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,100 people in the US today, making up 1 in 300,045 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 77% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2020.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 1,123 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: 2020Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mikhael Through the Generations
Mikhael has seen a steady rise in usage, particularly among younger generations. With 65 births in 2020 marking its peak, the name has maintained a strong presence among those born in recent decades. As of now, 863 individuals named Mikhael are under 30, indicating a youthful demographic that continues to embrace this unique moniker.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mikhael's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mikhael
How Many People Have the Name Mikhael?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 988 people in the United States currently share the name Mikhael. That works out to roughly 1 in every 335,475 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mikhael a Common or Rare Name?
Mikhael 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 Mikhael Mean?
Mikhael means "creative variant of Michael" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mikhael in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Mikhael Most Popular?
The name Mikhael reached peak popularity in 2020, with 65 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 Mikhael?
Approximately 988 people named Mikhael live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 988. That works out to roughly 1 in 335,475 Americans.
Is Mikhael a rare name?
Mikhael is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 335,475 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mikhael mean?
Mikhael means "creative variant of Michael" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mikhael more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Mikhael are male and 1% are female.
When was Mikhael most popular?
Mikhael peaked in 2020 with 65 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.