Rising since 1985, #1,169 for boys today.
Popularity of Mikael since 1944
Babies named Mikael per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 34 |
| 1950s | 130 |
| 1960s | 137 |
| 1970s | 278 |
| 1980s | 571 |
| 1990s | 852 |
| 2000s | 1,085 |
| 2010s | 1,683 |
| 2020s | 1,169 |
Meaning & origin
Mikael is a Scandinavian and Finnish form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew 'Mikha'el' meaning 'Who is like God?' Since first being recorded in U.S. data in 1944, the name has seen a steady rise in popularity, particularly over the past four decades. As of 2025, it ranked 1169th overall, with a 1 in 9,705 incidence among newborn boys. Its trajectory shows consistent growth since 1985, and it reached its peak rank in 2023. While not among the most common names nationally, Mikael shows notable popularity in states such as Colorado, New York, and California, reflecting its appeal in diverse, culturally aware communities.
Mikael is a Scandinavian and Finnish form of Michael, which derives from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning 'Who is like God?' The name appears in the Bible as one of the archangels, and it has been used widely across Christian cultures. In Scandinavia, Mikael has been a common given name since the Middle Ages, often associated with Saint Michael the Archangel.
Where Mikael is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mikael” around the world
Where Mikael lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Quebec
24
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Micke, Mika, Kalle
Sibling names for Mikael
Names that share Mikael's style, for a brother or sister.
