Declining since 1992, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Mickel since 1914
Babies named Mickel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 26 |
| 1930s | 31 |
| 1940s | 131 |
| 1950s | 448 |
| 1960s | 358 |
| 1970s | 280 |
| 1980s | 158 |
| 1990s | 213 |
| 2000s | 177 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Mickel is a rare variant of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name meaning 'who is like God?' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1914 and saw its peak popularity in 1954. Since 1992, its usage has been declining. As of 2025, it ranks 9,714 with a 1 in 244,011 probability of being chosen for a newborn boy. The name is most closely associated with the mid-20th century, reflecting the broader popularity of Michael at that time. Mickel offers a distinctive spelling while retaining the classic sound of Michael.
Mickel is a variant of Michael, a name that originates from the Hebrew phrase 'Mikha'el' meaning 'who is like God?' This rhetorical question implies no one is like God. In the Bible, Michael is an archangel and the protector of Israel. The name gained widespread use across the Christian world through Saint Michael and has numerous variations in different languages. Mickel is a less common spelling variant, possibly influenced by Scandinavian forms or anglicized shortenings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mick, Micky, Mike
Sibling names for Mickel
Names that share Mickel's style, for a brother or sister.
