Masculine dossier · first seen 1977

Mykel

Resurgent Gaining cultural share

Peak era

1990

Peak births

139

Current vitality

Rare

Peak generation

Millennial

Quick answers about Mykel

How many people are named Mykel?

An estimated 3,381 living Americans are named Mykel.

How rare is Mykel?

Mykel is uncommon among babies today, with 70 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 49.6% from its 1990 peak.

How old is the typical Mykel?

The median age of a living American named Mykel is approximately 21 years, with most bearers falling between 13 and 31 years old.

Is Mykel still popular?

Yes — Mykel is currently rising in popularity, with 70 births in 2025.

Where is Mykel most common?

Mykel has its strongest geographic signal in Ohio, where it appears 2.3× more often than the national baseline.

1977Peak 19902025

Peak year

1990

Decline from peak

49.6%

2025

All-time

3,444

Mykel peaked in 1990 with 139 boys. Today it is down 50% from its 1990 high, with 70 births in 2025.

Mykel peaked in 1990, when 139 boys were given the name.

In 2025, only 70 boys were given the name.

In all, the Social Security Administration has recorded about 3,444 Americans named Mykel since 1977.

Rarity scoreVery uncommon

Peak generationMillennial

StabilityModerate cultural durability

TrajectoryGaining cultural share

Living profile

3,390

Estimated living Americans with this name.

Median age21

Core range13–31

Playground Density Index 0.1%

Wave type

Steady Decline

A name with a broad middle and a downward recent trajectory.

Geographic heartland

Ohio

2.3× higher affinity than the national baseline.

Ohio · 2000s 2.3×