Holding steady.
Popularity of Mikle since 1950
Babies named Mikle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 45 |
| 1960s | 35 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mikle is a concise spelling variant of the enduring name Michael. With its first recorded U.S. usage in 1950, Mikle achieved its peak popularity in 1977, though it never entered the national top 1000. The name has maintained a stable but low level of use through the 2020s. As a distinctive alternative to the more common Michael, Mikle appeals to parents seeking a recognizable yet unique given name.
Mikle is a spelling variant of Michael, derived from the Hebrew phrase מִי כָּאֵל (Mī kāʾēl), meaning 'Who is like God?' The name Michael appears in the Hebrew Bible as a principal angel. The Mikle variant is a minor anglicized form that has seen sporadic use in the United States since the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mike, Mik
Sibling names for Mikle
Names that share Mikle's style, for a brother or sister.
