Micky
Micky is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Micky is a spelling variant of Mickey, which originated as a diminutive of the Hebrew name Michael. It means 'who is like God?', derived from the rhetorical Hebrew question praising God. In the United States, it is a familiar, friendly choice used both as a nickname and occasionally as a standalone given name.
Popularity in the United States
2,584 babies in the United States have been named Micky since 1880. It ranks #2550 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1854.
States where it is most popular
- TX (38.5 %)
- CA (11.8 %)
- NC (11.8 %)
- GA (9.2 %)
- TN (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 51 |
| 1940-1950 | 136 |
| 1950-1960 | 500 |
| 1960-1970 | 561 |
| 1970-1980 | 522 |
| 1980-1990 | 311 |
| 1990-2000 | 182 |
| 2000-2010 | 129 |
| 2010-2019 | 119 |
| 2020-2029 | 73 |
Famous people named Micky
- Micky Dolenz: Musician, Actor
- Micky Ward: Boxer
Fun facts
- Micky developed naturally as an informal English diminutive for the traditional biblical name Michael.
- While 'Mickey' is the more common spelling, 'Micky' offers a slightly streamlined alternative.