Mickael
A French masculine name derived from the Hebrew "Michael", meaning "who is like God".
Name Census estimates that about 1,224 living Americans carry the first name Mickael. It is a predominantly male name (99.3% of registrations). The average person named Mickael today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mickael births was 1955 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mickael. 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.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 280,028 Americans
Peak year
1955
44 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,525
Tracked since 1916
Gender
Gender distribution for Mickael
Out of the 1,492 babies given the name Mickael since 1880, 99.3% were registered as male. The name sits firmly on the male side of the spectrum, with only a handful of female registrations across the entire dataset.
Mickael as a male name
- Ranked #10,525 in 2024
- 7 male births in 2024
- Peak: 1955 (44 births)
Mickael as a female name
- Ranked #12,881 in 1993
- 6 female births in 1993
- Peak: 1993 (6 births)
Popularity
Mickael: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mickael from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 335 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mickael 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 Mickael during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mickaels live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Illinois, Florida recorded the most babies named Mickael, while Indiana, Florida, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mickael
The name Mickael has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, stemming from the biblical name Michael. It is derived from the Hebrew words "mi" meaning "who" and "el" meaning "God," together forming the question "Who is like God?" or "One who is like God."
The name Michael first appears in the Book of Daniel in the Hebrew Bible, where Michael is described as an archangel and a protector of Israel. The name gained widespread popularity after the rise of Christianity, as Michael is also mentioned in the New Testament and revered as a saint in several Christian traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mickael is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror. Here, the name is spelled as "Micahel" and appears as a personal name of a landowner.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Mickael or its variants. One of the most famous is the archangel Michael, who is venerated in various religious traditions and has been the subject of numerous artworks and literary works.
Another notable bearer of the name is Mickael Agricola (c. 1510-1557), a Finnish scholar and writer who is considered the father of Finnish literary language. He translated the New Testament into Finnish and played a crucial role in establishing the Finnish written language.
In the field of science, Mickael Faraday (1791-1867) was a renowned English physicist and chemist who made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. His discoveries and inventions, such as the Faraday cage and the principles of electromagnetic induction, laid the foundation for many modern technologies.
In the realm of art, Mickael Angelo Buonarroti (1475-1564), commonly known as Michelangelo, was a celebrated Italian Renaissance artist, sculptor, painter, and architect. His masterpieces, including the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the sculpture of David, are considered some of the greatest works of art in human history.
Another notable figure is Mickael Jordaan (1963-), a South African businessman and philanthropist who played a pivotal role in the development of the mobile telecommunications industry in Africa. He served as the CEO of Vodacom, one of the largest mobile network operators in Africa, and has been recognized for his contributions to social development initiatives.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Mickael or its variants, showcasing the rich cultural and historical legacy of this name.
People
Mickael + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mickael: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mickael?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,224 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mickael 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 280,028 US residents.
Is Mickael a common name?
We classify Mickael as "Rare". It ranks above 91.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,492 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mickael most popular?
The single biggest year for Mickael was 1955, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mickael is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mickael a male name?
Yes, 99.3% of people registered as Mickael 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.
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.