How Many People Are Named Mykel?
Complete statistics for the name Mykel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mykel, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 82,472 Americans today. With only 4,001 people named Mykel living in the US, it stands out as a unique choice. The majority, 69%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 4,084 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mykel Through the Generations
Mykel saw its peak popularity in 1990 with 157 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, the average age of someone named Mykel is 23, with 2,819 individuals under 30 and 1,265 aged between 30 and 60. This distribution highlights Mykel as a name predominantly favored by younger generations, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mykel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mykel
How Many People Have the Name Mykel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 117 people in the United States currently share the name Mykel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,832,900 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mykel a Common or Rare Name?
Mykel 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 Mykel Mean?
Mykel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mykel in SSA data, approximately 82% are male and 18% are female.
When Was Mykel Most Popular?
The name Mykel reached peak popularity in 1990, with 157 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 Mykel?
Approximately 117 people named Mykel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 117. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,832,900 Americans.
Is Mykel a rare name?
Mykel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,832,900 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mykel mean?
Mykel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mykel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 82% of people named Mykel are male and 18% are female.
When was Mykel most popular?
Mykel peaked in 1990 with 157 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.