Mycol
A masculine name derived from Greek meaning "inspired of the muses".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Mycol. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mycol today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mycol births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mycol. 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 Mycol. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,645
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Mycol: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mycol 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 Mycol during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mycol
The given name Mycol is a rather obscure and uncommon one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language, potentially derived from the word "mukes," which means "fungus" or "mushroom." This unusual connection suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who had a deep fascination or expertise in mycology, the study of fungi.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mycol can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, when a Greek philosopher and botanist named Mycol of Samos was mentioned in the writings of Theophrastus, a renowned scholar and successor to Aristotle. Unfortunately, not much is known about Mycol of Samos beyond his name and the fact that he contributed to the early understanding of plant life.
In the annals of ancient Roman history, there is a brief mention of a Roman soldier named Mycol who served under the command of Gaius Julius Caesar during the Gallic Wars in the 1st century BCE. This Mycol is said to have distinguished himself in battle, earning the respect of his fellow soldiers and his commander.
Moving forward in time, the name Mycol appears again in the 12th century CE, this time associated with a Benedictine monk named Mycol of Canterbury. He was renowned for his extensive knowledge of medicinal herbs and his contributions to the monastic gardens of the Canterbury Cathedral in England.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the name Mycol was the Italian botanist and physician Mycol Falloppio, who lived from 1523 to 1562. He made significant contributions to the fields of anatomy and botany, and is credited with discovering the Fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system.
Another historical figure worth mentioning is Mycol Nevsky, a Russian explorer and naturalist who lived from 1637 to 1705. He was known for his expeditions to Siberia and his detailed observations of the region's flora and fauna, which greatly expanded the scientific understanding of the vast Russian territories at the time.
While the name Mycol may not be as common or recognizable as many other given names, it has a fascinating historical legacy that spans across various cultures and time periods. From ancient philosophers and soldiers to botanists and explorers, those who have borne this name have left their mark on the fields of science, exploration, and human knowledge.
People
Mycol + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mycol 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
Mycol: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mycol?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mycol 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 Mycol a common name?
We classify Mycol 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 Mycol most popular?
The single biggest year for Mycol was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mycol is about 16 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 Mycol in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mycol a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mycol 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 Mycol still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mycol 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 Mycol 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 Americans are named Mycol?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.