Mike
Mike is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mike is a traditional short form of Michael, originating from the Hebrew name Mikha'el meaning 'Who is like God?'. It gained immense popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States as a friendly, straightforward standalone name. While its usage for newborns has declined, it remains an iconic American masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
205,861 babies in the United States have been named Mike since 1880. It ranks #182 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1018.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.4 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- OH (6.4 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
- MI (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 779 |
| 1890-1900 | 828 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,281 |
| 1910-1920 | 7,942 |
| 1920-1930 | 9,076 |
| 1930-1940 | 8,028 |
| 1940-1950 | 34,645 |
| 1950-1960 | 48,345 |
| 1960-1970 | 71,456 |
| 1970-1980 | 10,304 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,509 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,287 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,120 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,130 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,131 |
Famous people named Mike
- Mike Tyson: Boxer, Athlete
- Mike Myers: Actor, Comedian
- Mike Trout: Baseball Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Mikey
Fun facts
- Although created as a nickname for Michael, Mike evolved into a widespread standalone registered name in the 20th century.
- The name gave rise to everyday English phrases such as 'open mic' (originally spelled open mike).