Boy · #9,912 in 2026

Mikle

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

Current Rank

#9,912

Peak Rank

#3,836 (1977)

Total Babies

111

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1950

First Year

1999

Last Year

1977

Peak Year

#3836

Peak Rank

111

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mikle

Mikle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1950, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 9 Mikles were born — ranking #3,836 that year. As of 2026, Mikle ranks #9,912 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 111 Mikles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Mikle

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

Mickle
Mikel
Mical
Mickel
Mikell
Muckle
Mikkel
Mechelle
Meckel
Macle
Mkl
Muchel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mikle

What does the name Mikle mean?

Mikle is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1950. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mikle in 2026?

In 2026, Mikle ranks #9,912 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Mikle most popular?

Mikle reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #3,836 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Mikle a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Mikle?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mikle include Vonzell, Gralin, Regginald. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mikle

Mikle is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1950 and has accumulated 111 births in the dataset. Mikle's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #3,836. Use the chart and map above to compare Mikle'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.