Mickiel
A given name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Michael.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Mickiel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mickiel today is around 79 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mickiel births was 1949 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mickiel. 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
- • The typical person named Mickiel is about 79 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Mickiels were born before 1957.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mickiel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1949
6 babies that year
Average age
79
years old
1950 SSA rank
#4,023
Tracked since 1949
Popularity
Mickiel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mickiel from the 1940s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mickiel 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 Mickiel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mickiel
The given name Mickiel is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language, tracing back to ancient times. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Book of Ezekiel, a biblical text written in the 6th century BC. In this text, the name is spelled "Mikhael," which means "who is like God" in Hebrew.
During the Middle Ages, the name gained popularity across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions. The name was often associated with the Archangel Michael, a prominent figure in both the Old and New Testaments. As a result, variations of the name, such as Michael, Mikhal, and Mikhail, became widespread in countries like England, France, and Russia.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Mickiel was Mickiel of Moravia, a 13th-century Franciscan friar and philosopher. He was known for his work on the reconciliation of faith and reason, and his writings influenced the development of scholastic philosophy.
In the 15th century, Mickiel de la Roche, a French military commander, gained fame for his exploits during the Hundred Years' War. He is credited with leading a successful defense of the city of Orléans against the English siege in 1429, a pivotal moment in the French victory.
During the Renaissance period, Mickiel Angelo Buonarroti, commonly known as Michelangelo (1475-1564), emerged as one of the most celebrated artists and sculptors of all time. His works, including the frescoes in the Sistine Chapel and the statue of David, have become iconic masterpieces that have stood the test of time.
In the 19th century, Mickiel Faraday (1791-1867), an English scientist, made groundbreaking contributions to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. His discoveries laid the foundation for the development of modern electromagnetic theory and the concept of electromagnetic fields.
Mickiel Bakunin (1814-1876), a Russian revolutionary and theorist, played a significant role in the development of anarchist philosophy. His ideas and writings influenced various social and political movements throughout Europe during the 19th century.
These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the name Mickiel throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Mickiel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mickiel 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
Mickiel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mickiel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mickiel 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Mickiel a common name?
We classify Mickiel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mickiel most popular?
The single biggest year for Mickiel was 1949, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mickiel is about 79 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 Mickiel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mickiel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mickiel 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 Mickiel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mickiel 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 Mickiel 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 share the name Mickiel?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.