Mickel
Mickel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mickel is a rare spelling variant of the classic name Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el. It has a long history of use as an alternative phonetic spelling in English and North Germanic contexts. In the United States, it remains an uncommon choice compared to the standard Michael.
Popularity in the United States
1,962 babies in the United States have been named Mickel since 1880. It ranks #2905 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1889.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.7 %)
- TX (22.1 %)
- NY (10.4 %)
- MS (7.8 %)
- LA (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 26 |
| 1930-1940 | 31 |
| 1940-1950 | 131 |
| 1950-1960 | 448 |
| 1960-1970 | 358 |
| 1970-1980 | 280 |
| 1980-1990 | 158 |
| 1990-2000 | 213 |
| 2000-2010 | 177 |
| 2010-2019 | 96 |
| 2020-2029 | 38 |
Nicknames
Mick, Mickey, Mike
Fun facts
- Mickel serves as both an alternative English phonetic spelling of Michael and a traditional Scandinavian surname/given name variant.
- While never reaching the massive popularity of Michael, Mickel has recorded nearly 2,000 male births in the U.S. since 1880.