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Mikel
OriginBasque and Scandinavian variation of Michael
Meaning"who is like God"
GenderBoy
US Rank#992
Top 1000
About Mikel
The name Mikel is currently ranked #992 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #513 in 1953. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in MIKEL, MIKEL, and MIKEL. Mikel is occasionally used for girls in 2018.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,149 | 165 | 85.9 |
| 2015 | #1,229 | 149 | 77.7 |
| 2016 | #1,258 | 146 | 76.9 |
| 2017 | #1,310 | 138 | 74.6 |
| 2018 | #1,217 | 154 | 84.8 |
| 2019 | #1,447 | 121 | 67.4 |
| 2020 | #1,458 | 119 | 68.9 |
| 2021 | #1,571 | 111 | 63.4 |
| 2022 | #1,544 | 116 | 66.4 |
| 2023 | #1,627 | 107 | 62.6 |
| 2024 | #1,796 | 91 | 52.8 |
| 2025 | #1,930 | 81 | 47.4 |
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Famous Mikels
- Mikel Mason "Mikey" Robins
Australian TV presenter
- Mikel Arteta (Amatriain)
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- Mikel John Obi (born John Michael Nchekwube Obinna)
Nigerian footballer
- Mikel Astarloza (Chaurreau)
Spanish Basque cyclist
- Mikel San José (Domínguez)
Spanish footballer
- Mikel Nieve (Iturralde)
Spanish cyclist
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