Declining since 2003, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Mikkel since 1947
Babies named Mikkel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 74 |
| 1980s | 115 |
| 1990s | 134 |
| 2000s | 246 |
| 2010s | 193 |
| 2020s | 99 |
Meaning & origin
Mikkel represents a classic Scandinavian adaptation of Michael that has maintained steady but modest use in the United States since first appearing in 1947. Its peak year came in 2004, after which its trajectory turned downward, with usage gradually declining through the 2010s. Despite its relatively low rank, Mikkel offers families a distinctive alternative to more common forms like Michael or Mitchell, and its strong Nordic associations have kept it in consistent use among families with Danish or Norwegian heritage.
Mikkel is the Danish and Norwegian form of Michael, from the Hebrew name Mikha'el meaning 'who is like God?' This biblical name spread widely across Europe via Christianity, taking on national forms such as Michel in French and Miguel in Spanish. In Scandinavia, Mikkel has been in consistent use since the Middle Ages, often associated with Saint Michael the Archangel.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mik, Mikk
Variants: Mikael, Mikkjal, Mikkjal
Sibling names for Mikkel
Names that share Mikkel's style, for a brother or sister.
