Mikell
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,821 in 1956
9 babies were named Mikell in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,947 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1941–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Mikell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Mikell, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mikell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMikell first shows up in US birth records in 1934, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 91 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1956, when it ranked #1,821. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMikell was 3.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 57,803 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 188,679.
- TrendMikell has slipped 1,947 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Mikell
Mikell is a boy name of Hebrew and Spanish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Mikell for boys from 1941 to 2025, in 82 of those 85 years. Its best year was 1956, when it ranked #1,821 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 3.3 | 302,013 boys |
| 1950s | 7.1 | 141,443 boys |
| 1960s | 7.2 | 139,470 boys |
| 1970s | 8.5 | 117,096 boys |
| 1980s | 10 | 99,602 boys |
| 1990s | 11 | 93,897 boys |
| 2000s | 16 | 60,643 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 76,336 boys |
| 2020s | 9.0 | 110,497 boys |
Other spellings of Mikell
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Mikell
What is the origin of the name Mikell?
Mikell has Hebrew, Spanish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Mikell a boy or girl name?
Mikell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Mikell?
Mikell ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1956 (#1,821).