Mykal
2 countries#7679 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Mykal was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,507 births recorded 1972–2025 · currently #7679 · peaked in 1998 with 79 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Ohio, Florida, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3 births recorded 1999–1999 · peaked in 1999 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 1999–1999 · peaked in 1999 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Mykal’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2979 | — |
| 2007 | #3893 | ↓914 |
| 2008 | #3165 | ↑728 |
| 2009 | #3919 | ↓754 |
| 2010 | #4241 | ↓322 |
| 2011 | #4659 | ↓418 |
| 2012 | #3894 | ↑765 |
| 2013 | #5171 | ↓1277 |
| 2014 | #4138 | ↑1033 |
| 2015 | #4295 | ↓157 |
| 2016 | #5555 | ↓1260 |
| 2017 | #7546 | ↓1991 |
| 2018 | #8819 | ↓1273 |
| 2019 | #6777 | ↑2042 |
| 2020 | #4698 | ↑2079 |
| 2021 | #8825 | ↓4127 |
| 2022 | #6147 | ↑2678 |
| 2023 | #7289 | ↓1142 |
| 2024 | #12349 | ↓5060 |
| 2025 | #7679 | ↑4670 |
Frequently asked questions about Mykal
Is Mykal a popular name?
Yes — Mykal currently ranks #7679 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Mykal more common for boys or girls?
Mykal is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Mykal most popular?
Mykal peaked in 1998 in United States, with 79 recorded births that year.
Is Mykal rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Mykal’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4986 in 1972 to #7679 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Mykal?
At least 1,510 babies have been recorded with the name Mykal across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Mykal popular in more than one country?
Yes — Mykal appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.