Mickey
Mickey is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mickey is traditionally used as a diminutive of Michael or Michaela, rooted in Hebrew. Though more common for males due to the iconic Disney mascot, it has a long history of usage as a feminine given name in the United States. Today, it remains a rare, vintage choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
6,546 babies in the United States have been named Mickey since 1880. It ranks #2096 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2018.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.9 %)
- CA (16.5 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
- OK (5.4 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 43 |
| 1910-1920 | 263 |
| 1920-1930 | 834 |
| 1930-1940 | 803 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,392 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,559 |
| 1960-1970 | 708 |
| 1970-1980 | 356 |
| 1980-1990 | 160 |
| 1990-2000 | 154 |
| 2000-2010 | 91 |
| 2010-2019 | 100 |
| 2020-2029 | 83 |
Famous people named Mickey
- Mickey Wright: Golfer, Athlete
Fun facts
- Mickey originated as a playful English pet form for Michael or Michelle/Michaela before becoming a standalone given name.
- Although famous as a male character name, thousands of American women have been given Mickey as a legal first name since the late 19th century.