Mick
Mick is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mick originated as a short form of Michael or Mickey, ultimately deriving from Hebrew. It has a long history in English-speaking countries as a diminutive and an independent given name. In the United States, it remains a rare but recognizable choices for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,445 babies in the United States have been named Mick since 1880. It ranks #2621 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1715.
States where it is most popular
- CA (73.5 %)
- OH (6 %)
- IL (4.4 %)
- WI (4 %)
- CO (2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 19 |
| 1920-1930 | 11 |
| 1930-1940 | 25 |
| 1940-1950 | 175 |
| 1950-1960 | 218 |
| 1960-1970 | 237 |
| 1970-1980 | 238 |
| 1980-1990 | 300 |
| 1990-2000 | 359 |
| 2000-2010 | 312 |
| 2010-2019 | 339 |
| 2020-2029 | 212 |
Famous people named Mick
- Mick Jagger: Singer, Songwriter
- Mick Foley: Wrestler, Author
- Mick Fleetwood: Musician, Drummer
Fun facts
- Mick began as a short form of Michael, a name meaning 'Who is like God?' in Hebrew.
- English musician Mick Jagger, frontman of The Rolling Stones, brought global fame to the name.