How Many People Are Named Mychal?
Complete statistics for the name Mychal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mychal, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 151,251 Americans today, making it one of the least common names in the country. With only 2,182 people named Mychal alive in the US, this name peaked in popularity back in 1988 when 225 babies were given this unique moniker.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 2,267 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: 1988Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mychal Through the Generations
Mychal's journey through the generations reflects its status as a modern, newer-generation name. Born out of a peak in 1988 with 225 births, the name has seen a steady decline since then. Today, the majority of those named Mychal are between 30 and 60 years old, with 74% falling into this age bracket. Interestingly, there are no individuals over 60 bearing the name, indicating its relatively recent adoption and usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mychal's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mychal
How Many People Have the Name Mychal?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,182 people in the United States currently share the name Mychal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 151,251 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mychal a Common or Rare Name?
Mychal 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 Mychal Mean?
Mychal means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mychal in SSA data, approximately 88% are male and 12% are female.
When Was Mychal Most Popular?
The name Mychal reached peak popularity in 1988, with 225 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 Mychal?
Approximately 2,182 people named Mychal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,267. That works out to roughly 1 in 151,251 Americans.
Is Mychal a rare name?
Mychal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 151,251 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mychal mean?
Mychal means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Mychal more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 88% of people named Mychal are male and 12% are female.
When was Mychal most popular?
Mychal peaked in 1988 with 225 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.