Holding steady.
Popularity of Mikie since 1939
Babies named Mikie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | 0 |
| 1940s | 14 | 6 |
| 1950s | 13 | 69 |
| 1960s | 0 | 40 |
| 1970s | 0 | 46 |
| 1980s | 5 | 37 |
| 1990s | 0 | 16 |
| 2000s | 0 | 26 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mikie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1947, but it has never cracked the top 1000. Its peak year was 1975, when it saw its highest usage, though it has remained a rare choice ever since. The name's trajectory is stable, meaning it has neither surged nor fallen drastically in recent decades. While no states registered it as a top name, Mikie is best understood as an affectionate pet form of Michael, a classic that has dominated the charts for generations. Despite its low numbers, Mikie offers a friendly, familiar sound for parents seeking a distinctive but grounded option.
Mikie is a pet form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning 'who is like God?' The name Michael has biblical roots as an archangel and has been widely used across the English-speaking world since the Middle Ages. Mikie arose as an affectionate nickname in the 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mike, Mick
Sibling names for Mikie
Names that share Mikie's style, for a brother or sister.
