Mickel
Meaningwho is like God · English form of Michael
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,015 in 1953
7 babies were named Mickel in the US in 2025. It has dropped 975 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Mickel, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mickel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMickel first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1953, when it ranked #1,015. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMickel was 2.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 103,093 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 243,902.
- TrendMickel has slipped 975 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningMickel is an English form of Michael, which means “who is like God”.
About the name Mickel
Mickel is a boy name of English origin meaning “who is like God”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-kel”. US birth records list Mickel for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 93 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1953, when it ranked #1,015 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.5 | 652,174 boys |
| 1920s | 2.4 | 421,941 boys |
| 1930s | 3.0 | 337,838 boys |
| 1940s | 8.4 | 118,483 boys |
| 1950s | 22 | 45,496 boys |
| 1960s | 19 | 53,792 boys |
| 1970s | 17 | 59,102 boys |
| 1980s | 8.6 | 116,144 boys |
| 1990s | 11 | 91,408 boys |
| 2000s | 8.9 | 112,613 boys |
| 2010s | 5.1 | 197,628 boys |
| 2020s | 3.6 | 273,973 boys |
Other spellings of Mickel
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Mickel
What does the name Mickel mean?
Mickel means “who is like God” in English, as a form of Michael.
What is the origin of the name Mickel?
Mickel has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Mickel a boy or girl name?
Mickel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Mickel?
Mickel ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1953 (#1,015).