Boy · #8,781 in 2026

Mycal

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

Current Rank

#8,781

Peak Rank

#3,523 (1988)

Total Babies

141

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1983

First Year

2014

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#3523

Peak Rank

141

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mycal

Mycal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1983, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 14 Mycals were born — ranking #3,523 that year. As of 2026, Mycal ranks #8,781 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 141 Mycals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Mycal

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mycal 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 Mycal

What does the name Mycal mean?

Mycal is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1983. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mycal in 2026?

In 2026, Mycal ranks #8,781 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Mycal most popular?

Mycal reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #3,523 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Mycal a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Mycal?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mycal include Bolivar, Kelcie, Ayodele. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mycal

Mycal is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 141 births in the dataset. Mycal's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #3,523. Use the chart and map above to compare Mycal'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.