Miking
A modern twist on the masculine name Michael, derived from Hebrew meaning "who is like God?"
Name Census estimates that about 320 living Americans carry the first name Miking. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Miking today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Miking births was 2015 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Miking. 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
320
~ 1 in 1,071,107 Americans
Peak year
2015
35 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,547
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Miking: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Miking from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 239 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Miking remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Miking 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 Miking during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mikings live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Ohio, Virginia, California recorded the most babies named Miking, while Illinois, California, Virginia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Miking
The given name Miking has its origins rooted in the ancient Germanic languages, tracing back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "mikilan," which means "great" or "mighty." The name was commonly used among various Germanic tribes, including the Franks, Saxons, and Frisians.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Miking can be found in the Salic Law, a legal code established by the Salian Franks in the 6th century AD. The name appears in various forms, such as "Miking" and "Mikingi," suggesting its widespread usage during that time.
In the 8th century, a Frankish nobleman named Miking was mentioned in the Annals of the Kingdom of the Franks, a historical chronicle documenting the Carolingian dynasty. This record serves as evidence of the name's prominence within the Frankish nobility.
During the Middle Ages, the name Miking gained popularity among the Germanic peoples who embraced Christianity. It was often associated with religious figures and saints, contributing to its enduring legacy.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Miking was a 10th-century Benedictine monk from the Abbey of St. Gall in modern-day Switzerland. He was renowned for his calligraphy skills and contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts.
In the 12th century, a German knight named Miking von Lauenburg gained recognition for his bravery and military exploits during the Crusades. His name is etched in various historical accounts from that era.
Another prominent figure was Miking the Astronomer, a 13th-century scholar from the University of Paris. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and authored several treatises that influenced the study of celestial bodies.
During the Renaissance period, a Dutch artist named Miking van der Velde (1501-1570) gained acclaim for his intricate paintings and frescoes adorning churches and noble residences across the Netherlands.
The name Miking also found its way into literature, with a character bearing the name appearing in the epic poem "The Nibelungenlied," a influential work of Germanic heroic literature dating back to the 13th century.
While the name Miking has faded in popularity over the centuries, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Germanic peoples and their influence on European history.
People
Miking + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Miking 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
Miking: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Miking?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 320 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Miking 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 1,071,107 US residents.
Is Miking a common name?
We classify Miking as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 322 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Miking most popular?
The single biggest year for Miking was 2015, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Miking is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Miking a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Miking 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.