Mikey
Meaningwho is like God? · English form of Michael
- US rank
- #2,604
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,804 in 1952
50 babies were named Mikey in the US in 2025. It has climbed 670 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1945–2025
US births per million boys, 1922–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Mikey you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 34,130 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Mikey, 50 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mikey would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMikey first shows up in US birth records in 1922, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 103 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1952, when it reached #1,804.
- Then vs nowMikey is 2.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 85,470 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 34,130.
- TrendMikey has climbed 670 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,604. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlMikey is given to both boys and girls: 86% of the 58 babies named Mikey in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningMikey is an English form of Michael, which means “who is like God?”.
About the name Mikey
Mikey is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “who is like God?”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-key”. US birth records list Mikey for boys from 1922 to 2025, in 81 of those 104 years. Its best year was 1952, when it ranked #1,804 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,604, with 50 babies. Of the 58 US babies named Mikey in 2025, 14% were girls and 86% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0.8 | 1,315,789 girls |
| 2020s | 1.3 | 740,741 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 boys |
| 1930s | 3.1 | 319,489 boys |
| 1940s | 1.4 | 740,741 boys |
| 1950s | 5.5 | 180,180 boys |
| 1960s | 2.6 | 389,105 boys |
| 1970s | 7.3 | 136,426 boys |
| 1980s | 6.6 | 151,976 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 82,034 boys |
| 2000s | 14 | 73,910 boys |
| 2010s | 19 | 51,733 boys |
| 2020s | 22 | 44,643 boys |
Other spellings of Mikey
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- 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
Questions about the name Mikey
What does the name Mikey mean?
Mikey means “who is like God?” in English, as a form of Michael.
What is the origin of the name Mikey?
Mikey has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Mikey a boy or girl name?
Both. Mikey is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 14% of US babies named Mikey were girls.
How popular is the name Mikey?
Mikey ranked #2,604 for US boys in 2025, given to 50 babies. Its best year was 1952 (#1,804).