How Many People Are Named Mykel?

Complete statistics for the name Mykel in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Mykel
Very Rare
4,084
Estimated People
1 in 80,803
1 in X Americans
1990
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
3,371 (83%)
♀ Female
713 (17%)
83%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 23

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 6
Arizona 15
California 293
Florida 144
Georgia 99
Iowa 5
Illinois 64
Indiana 21
Louisiana 37
Massachusetts 5
Maryland 6
Michigan 61
Missouri 5
Mississippi 6
North Carolina 30
Nebraska 5
New York 164
Ohio 157
Oklahoma 6
Pennsylvania 31
South Carolina 26
Tennessee 10
Texas 190
Virginia 19
Wisconsin 6
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Mykel

How Many People Have the Name Mykel in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,084 people in the United States currently share the name Mykel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 80,803 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Mykel a Common or Rare Name?

Mykel is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Mykel Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Mykel are covered in full on the Mykel name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Mykel Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Mykel in SSA data, approximately 83% are male and 17% are female. Mykel leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Mykel Most Popular?

The name Mykel reached peak popularity in 1990, with 139 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Mykel Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Mykel across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mykel?

Approximately 4,084 people in the United States share the name Mykel, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Mykel a rare name?

Mykel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 80,803 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mykel mean?

The meaning and origin of Mykel is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Mykel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 83% of people named Mykel are male and 17% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Mykel most popular?

The name Mykel reached its peak in 1990, with 139 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People4,084
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 80,803
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year1990
Male %83%
Female %17%

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