Mekyle
A variant spelling of the English name Michael meaning "who is like God?"
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Mekyle. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mekyle today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mekyle births was 2003 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mekyle. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mekyle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2003
5 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#12,110
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Mekyle: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mekyle by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mekyle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mekyle
The name Mekyle has its origins in the ancient Greek language, dating back to the 5th century BC. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "mikros," meaning "small" or "little," and "kylos," which translates to "round" or "circular." This combination of words likely referred to a small, rounded object or perhaps a physical characteristic of a person.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mekyle can be found in the works of the Greek playwright Aristophanes, who used it as a character name in his comedic plays. This suggests that the name was in use among the Athenian populace during the classical period of ancient Greece.
In the 3rd century BC, a prominent Greek philosopher named Mekyle of Ephesus is mentioned in various historical texts. He was known for his writings on ethics and virtue, and his name has been preserved in the annals of ancient Greek philosophy.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century AD, the name Mekyle appeared in several ecclesiastical records and documents. This indicates that the name was adopted and used by Greek-speaking Christians within the Byzantine Empire.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Mekyle Akominatos was a celebrated scholar, writer, and ecclesiastic who served as the Archbishop of Athens. His works on theology and literature have been widely studied and preserved.
Another historical figure bearing the name Mekyle was a 14th-century Greek nobleman and military commander, Mekyle Tarchaniotes, who played a significant role in the defense of the Byzantine Empire against the Ottoman Turks during the latter stages of the empire's existence.
It is worth noting that while the name Mekyle has its roots in ancient Greek, its usage and popularity have been relatively limited throughout history. Nevertheless, it stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Greek language and its influence on naming traditions.
People
Mekyle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mekyle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mekyle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mekyle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mekyle going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Mekyle a common name?
We classify Mekyle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mekyle most popular?
The single biggest year for Mekyle was 2003, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mekyle is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mekyle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mekyle a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mekyle in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Mekyle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mekyle in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mekyle can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Mekyle?
You can see how many Americans are named Mekyle on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.