A 1950s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Mickael since 1916
Babies named Mickael per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 42 |
| 1930s | 15 |
| 1940s | 129 |
| 1950s | 335 |
| 1960s | 259 |
| 1970s | 162 |
| 1980s | 108 |
| 1990s | 133 |
| 2000s | 146 |
| 2010s | 99 |
| 2020s | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Mickael, a variant spelling of Michael, has been in use in the United States since at least 1916. Its popularity peaked in 1955, and after a period of decline, the name has been rising in use since 2015, showing a revival of interest rooted in 1950s naming trends. In 2025, it ranked 7,194th, with an estimated 1 in every 155,280 boys receiving the name. The spelling Mickael is particularly common in French-speaking countries, reflecting a cross-cultural appeal. Though it remains relatively uncommon in the U.S., its upward trajectory suggests a modest resurgence among parents seeking a distinctive yet traditional name.
Mickael is a variant spelling of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el (מִיכָאֵל), meaning 'Who is like God?' This rhetorical question implies that no one is like God. Michael appears in the Hebrew Bible as a prominent archangel, and the name has been widely used across Christian, Jewish, and Muslim cultures. The spelling Mickael is particularly associated with French and Scandinavian usage, where it represents a common variant of Michael.
“Mickael” around the world
Where Mickael lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
65
babies in 2024
Quebec
18
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mick, Mike, Mika
Sibling names for Mickael
Names that share Mickael's style, for a brother or sister.
