Micah
Peaked at #86 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1946, Micah has been recorded 11% of the time for girls and 89% of the time for boys.
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Micah — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#582
in 1998
Current rank
#841
in 2024
Years tracked
70
1954–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1954, Micah reached its peak popularity for girls in 1998, ranking #582 nationally with 415 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #990 (2014) to #841 (2024) — a 15% improvement.
As of 2024, Micah ranks #841 nationally for girls, with 320 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #841 | 320 |
| 2023 | #1,010 | 251 |
| 2022 | #1,130 | 217 |
| 2021 | #969 | 268 |
| 2020 | #1,056 | 236 |
| 2019 | #940 | 281 |
| 2018 | #972 | 272 |
| 2017 | #977 | 268 |
Micah — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#86
in 2024
Current rank
#86
in 2024
Years tracked
78
1946–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1946, Micah reached its peak popularity for boys in 2024, ranking #86 nationally with 3,909 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #109 (2014) to #86 (2024) — a 21% improvement.
As of 2024, Micah ranks #86 nationally for boys, with 3,909 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #86 | 3,909 |
| 2023 | #87 | 3,889 |
| 2022 | #89 | 3,964 |
| 2021 | #107 | 3,623 |
| 2020 | #106 | 3,410 |
| 2019 | #110 | 3,506 |
| 2018 | #103 | 3,777 |
| 2017 | #107 | 3,710 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Micah most popular?
Micah was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #86 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Micah becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Micah?
At least 129,443 babies have been recorded with the name Micah in the US since 1946, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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