Mykel
2 countries#2091 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Mykel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,157 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #2091 · peaked in 1990 with 157 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Ohio, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3 births recorded 1996–1996 · peaked in 1996 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 1996–1996 · peaked in 1996 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
Mykel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1467 | — |
| 2007 | #1387 | ↑80 |
| 2008 | #1408 | ↓21 |
| 2009 | #1546 | ↓138 |
| 2010 | #1612 | ↓66 |
| 2011 | #1577 | ↑35 |
| 2012 | #1617 | ↓40 |
| 2013 | #1827 | ↓210 |
| 2014 | #1828 | ↓1 |
| 2015 | #2169 | ↓341 |
| 2016 | #2255 | ↓86 |
| 2017 | #2597 | ↓342 |
| 2018 | #2300 | ↑297 |
| 2019 | #2188 | ↑112 |
| 2020 | #1849 | ↑339 |
| 2021 | #1841 | ↑8 |
| 2022 | #1815 | ↑26 |
| 2023 | #1832 | ↓17 |
| 2024 | #2210 | ↓378 |
| 2025 | #2091 | ↑119 |
Frequently asked questions about Mykel
Is Mykel a popular name?
Yes — Mykel currently ranks #2091 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Mykel more common for boys or girls?
Mykel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Mykel most popular?
Mykel peaked in 1990 in United States, with 157 recorded births that year.
Is Mykel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Mykel’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5845 in 1977 to #2091 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Mykel?
At least 4,160 babies have been recorded with the name Mykel across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Mykel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Mykel appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Mykel?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Mykel include Knoxx, Mordecai, Navi, Omer.
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