Mikko
Mikko is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mikko is a Finnish given name derived from Michael, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'who is like God?'. It is a widely used traditional name in Finland that has seen modest usage in the United States, including a subtle uptick in recent years. In the U.S., it offers a distinctive, modern-sounding alternative to classic names like Michael.
Popularity in the United States
854 babies in the United States have been named Mikko since 1880. It ranks #3823 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1655.
States where it is most popular
- MN (57.4 %)
- CA (24.1 %)
- CO (13.4 %)
- TX (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 15 |
| 1980-1990 | 28 |
| 1990-2000 | 72 |
| 2000-2010 | 146 |
| 2010-2019 | 321 |
| 2020-2029 | 272 |
Famous people named Mikko
- Mikko Koivu: Hockey Player
- Mikko Rantanen: Hockey Player
- Mikko Lehtonen: Hockey Player
Fun facts
- Mikko developed in Finland as the local vernacular form of the biblically rooted name Michael.
- Nearly a third of all recorded U.S. births for boys named Mikko since 1880 have occurred between 2020 and 2025.