Rising since 2012, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Maycol since 2002
Babies named Maycol per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 85 |
| 2020s | 108 |
Meaning & origin
Maycol is a modern respelling of Michael that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2002. It has seen a gradual but consistent rise in usage since 2012, reaching its peak rank of 5,399 in 2025, when about 1 in every 100,475 male newborns received the name. Texas has been the most frequent state of occurrence for this spelling. Maycol is part of a broader trend of phonetic or creative respellings of traditional names, offering a distinctive alternative to the classic Michael while retaining its familiar pronunciation.
Maycol is a modern respelling of Michael, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'who is like God?'. This particular spelling emerged in the United States in the early 2000s, likely influenced by creative variations of traditional names. It remains relatively rare, appearing in U.S. records since 2002.
Where Maycol is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Col
Sibling names for Maycol
Names that share Maycol's style, for a brother or sister.
