Unisex · #12,106 in 2026

Mickell

Current Rank
#12,106
Peak Rank
#5,382 (1990)
Total Babies
136
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #9,336 (51 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,382 (136 total)
👦As Boy Name
1955
First Year
2014
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#5382
Peak Rank
136
Total Count
23
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1972
First Year
1996
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#9336
Peak Rank
51
Total Count
8
Years Active

The Story of Mickell

As a girl name

Mickell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 8 Mickells were born — ranking #9,336 that year. As of 2026, Mickell ranks #10,568 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 51 Mickells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Mickell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1955, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 9 Mickells were born — ranking #5,382 that year. As of 2026, Mickell ranks #12,106 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 136 Mickells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Mickell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mickell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mickell

What does the name Mickell mean?
Mickell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1955. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Mickell in 2026?
In 2026, Mickell ranks #12,106 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Mickell most popular?
Mickell reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #5,382 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Mickell a unisex name?
Yes — Mickell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 27% of Mickells assigned female and 73% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Mickell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mickell include Devoe, Phyllip, Darrington. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mickell

Mickell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1955 and has accumulated 136 births in the dataset. Mickell's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #5,382. Use the chart and map above to compare Mickell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.