Mikki
A feminine diminutive form of the name Michaela, derived from Michael meaning "who is like God".
Name Census estimates that about 1,846 living Americans carry the first name Mikki. It is a predominantly female name (99.5% of registrations). The average person named Mikki today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mikki births was 1962 (71 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mikki. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Mikki with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
1.8K
~ 1 in 185,674 Americans
Peak year
1962
71 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1990 SSA rank
#9,046
Tracked since 1942
Census
Mikki in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 2,150 people with the first name Mikki, which placed it at #7,169 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#7,169
National first-name rank
People counted
2.1K
2,150 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.7
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
72.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mikki
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Mikki is White at 72.4%. The next largest groups are Black (10.6%) and Hispanic (5.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Mikki described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Mikki at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White72.4% · 1,557
- Black or African American10.6% · 228
- Hispanic or Latino5.3% · 113
- Two or more races5.3% · 113
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.9% · 106
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.5% · 33
Gender
Gender distribution for Mikki
Out of the 2,096 babies given the name Mikki since 1880, 99.5% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Mikki as a male name
- Ranked #9,046 in 1990
- 5 male births in 1990
- Peak: 1973 (6 births)
Mikki as a female name
- Ranked #13,135 in 2022
- 7 female births in 2022
- Peak: 1962 (71 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Mikki leans strongly female. 2,037 people counted with this name were female (94.5%), compared with 118 male bearers (5.5%).
Popularity
Mikki: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mikki from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 596 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mikki 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 Mikki during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mikkis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. California, Texas, Ohio recorded the most babies named Mikki, while Illinois, Iowa, Arkansas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mikki
The name Mikki is believed to have its origins in the Germanic language family, where it was likely derived from the Old Norse word "mikill," meaning "great" or "large." This name first gained prominence during the medieval period and was commonly used across Scandinavia and other regions influenced by Norse culture and traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mikki can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of literary works that recount the stories and legends of the Norse people from the 9th to the 11th centuries. In these texts, Mikki was often used as a descriptive name for individuals who possessed a commanding presence or exhibited exceptional strength and valor.
As the name spread throughout Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Mikkel, Mikel, and Mikael, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions. In the Middle Ages, the name Mikki was particularly popular among the Germanic tribes and was frequently borne by notable figures in the religious and military spheres.
One of the most famous historical figures bearing the name Mikki was Mikki Stakongen, a Norwegian king who ruled from 1262 to 1280. He was renowned for his strategic military campaigns and his efforts to consolidate the Norwegian kingdom during a turbulent period of political upheaval.
Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Mikki Blacksmith, a skilled artisan and metalworker who lived in England during the 14th century. His intricate and ornate metalwork adorned many of the country's most prestigious buildings and churches, earning him a reputation as one of the finest craftsmen of his time.
In the realm of literature, Mikki Chaucer, a 14th-century English author and poet, is remembered for his contributions to the development of the English language and his influential works, such as "The Canterbury Tales." His use of the vernacular language and his vivid depictions of contemporary life have cemented his place as one of the most significant writers of the Middle Ages.
During the Renaissance period, Mikki Valerio, an Italian artist and sculptor, gained recognition for his masterful creations in marble and bronze. His works, which often depicted biblical scenes and mythological figures, graced the palaces and churches of Renaissance Italy, showcasing his remarkable talent and attention to detail.
In more recent times, Mikki Mantle, an American baseball player who played for the New York Yankees from 1951 to 1968, became one of the most iconic figures in the sport. His remarkable hitting prowess, combined with his charismatic personality, made him a beloved figure among fans and earned him a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
People
Mikki + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mikki 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
Mikki: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mikki?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,846 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mikki 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 185,674 US residents.
Is Mikki a common name?
We classify Mikki as "Rare". It ranks above 93.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,096 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mikki most popular?
The single biggest year for Mikki was 1962, when 71 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mikki is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Mikki in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 2,150 people with the name Mikki, or 0.71 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #7,169 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Mikki in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Mikki?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Mikki leans strongly female. 2,037 people counted with this name were female (94.5%), compared with 118 male bearers (5.5%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Mikki?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Mikki is White at 72.4%. The next largest groups are Black (10.6%) and Hispanic (5.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Mikki most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Mikki in the 2020 Census, accounting for 72.4% (1,557 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Mikki in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mikki a female name?
Yes, 99.5% of people registered as Mikki in the SSA data are female. 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 Mikki still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mikki 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 Mikki 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.
How many people are called Mikki?
You can see how many people have the name Mikki on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.