Mike
Peaked at #36 nationally in 1960, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Mike has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Mike — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2070
in 1946
Last ranked
#14937
in 1994
Years tracked
58
1916–1994
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1916, Mike reached its peak popularity for girls in 1946, ranking #2070 nationally with 21 babies given the name that year.
Mike hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1994, when it stood at #14937.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | #14,937 | 5 |
| 1988 | #11,270 | 6 |
| 1987 | #9,448 | 7 |
| 1983 | #7,784 | 8 |
| 1981 | #11,503 | 5 |
| 1979 | #9,747 | 6 |
| 1977 | #10,663 | 5 |
| 1976 | #7,827 | 7 |
Mike — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#36
in 1960
Current rank
#1011
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Mike reached its peak popularity for boys in 1960, ranking #36 nationally with 12,041 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #972 (2014) to #1011 (2024) — a 4% drop.
As of 2024, Mike ranks #1011 nationally for boys, with 221 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,011 | 221 |
| 2023 | #1,056 | 206 |
| 2022 | #1,047 | 211 |
| 2021 | #1,203 | 161 |
| 2020 | #1,155 | 168 |
| 2019 | #1,115 | 176 |
| 2018 | #1,132 | 171 |
| 2017 | #952 | 219 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Mike most popular?
Mike was most popular in 1960, when it ranked #36 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Mike becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Mike?
At least 206,369 babies have been recorded with the name Mike in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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