Mickey
Mickey is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mickey is traditionally used as a diminutive of Michael, which comes from the Hebrew name Mikha'el meaning 'who is like God?'. It gained immense global popularity throughout the 20th century primarily due to the iconic Disney character Mickey Mouse. In the United States, it has been used as both a nickname and an independent given name.
Popularity in the United States
27,627 babies in the United States have been named Mickey since 1880. It ranks #706 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1376.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.7 %)
- CA (8.5 %)
- NC (7 %)
- AL (5.5 %)
- GA (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 7 |
| 1900-1910 | 32 |
| 1910-1920 | 294 |
| 1920-1930 | 720 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,733 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,477 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,659 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,160 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,172 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,803 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,308 |
| 2000-2010 | 811 |
| 2010-2019 | 885 |
| 2020-2029 | 566 |
Famous people named Mickey
- Mickey Mantle: Baseball player, Athlete
- Mickey Rooney: Actor, Entertainer
- Mickey Rourke: Actor, Boxer
Fun facts
- Walt Disney named his mascot Mickey Mouse in 1928 at the suggestion of his wife, Lillian, who preferred it over the original name Mortimer.
- Legendary New York Yankees outfielder Mickey Mantle was one of the most famous American sports icons named Mickey in the 20th century.