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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Mickey — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Mickenzie|Micki
CelticBoy↑↑ Surging

Mickey

MIK-ee · 2 syllables

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Boy
#1644
↑↑ Surging

Also ranked: Girl #7816 · ↑↑ Surging

#1644
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 25
Peak rank
#1559 in 2020
5yr change
+197 ranks
Birth frequency
2.9 per 100,000 births
Sex split
68% boy · 32% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1644 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Mickey

Popularity score: 25  ·  SSA Rank: #1644

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+197 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Mickey is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
UnisexPlayfulVintage2-syllableIrishNicknameDiminutiveClassicCasualMid-centuryCool
Character
who is like god
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Mickeys

resilientcompetitivedeterminedathleticskilled
STRONG
High confidence

Mickey is a Celtic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1644 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +197 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1644 · rare
Mickey at a Glance
Meaning:Who is like God? Diminutive form of Michael, derived from the Irish version Micheál. Became popularized as a standalone name in the 20th century.
Language root:Irish Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#1559 in 2020
5yr change:+197 ranks
Sex usage:68% boy · 32% girl
Notable bearers
Mickey Mantle
Baseball legend, New York Yankees
Mickey Rooney
Classic Hollywood actor
Mickey Rourke
Actor and boxer
Similar Sound
MikeyRickyNicky◈DickyVickyHickey
Similar Style
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Works well with
Frankie◈Jamie◈Riley◈Casey◈Avery◈Quinn◈Morgan◈Dakota◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Mickey illustration
Name Intelligence
Mickey · Overview
Summary

Mickey is a Celtic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1644 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 54/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Mickey scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 197 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Playful · Vintage · Modern character
Mickey carries a warm, cool, playful quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Mickey is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
mickey.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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