Boy · #3,027 in 2026

Mikey

Name: Popularity of the name Mikey in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Mikey, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,027

Peak Rank

#1,804 (2012)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+10%

1945

First Year

2023

Last Year

1945

Peak Year

#4556

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mikey

Mikey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1922, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 47 Mikeys were born — ranking #2,594 that year. As of 2026, Mikey ranks #3,027 for baby boys with 41 births, gradually rising (+10%). In total, more than 2K Mikeys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Mikey

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mikey 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 Mikey

What does the name Mikey mean?

Mikey is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1922. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mikey in 2026?

In 2026, Mikey ranks #3,027 among boys' names in the U.S., with 41 babies given the name that year.

When was Mikey most popular?

Mikey reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #1,804 that year with 47 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Mikey most popular?

Mikey has historically been most popular in Kentucky, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mikey.

Is Mikey a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Mikey is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Mikey?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mikey include De, Gracen, Jettie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mikey

Mikey is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1922 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Mikey's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #1,804. Use the chart and map above to compare Mikey'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.