Unisex nameCurrently #13,561 in the USFalling
Mykal
2 syllablesPeak year: 19985 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Mykal's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Mykal's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Mykal |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 36 |
| 1989 | 36 |
| 1990 | 51 |
| 1991 | 41 |
| 1992 | 40 |
| 1993 | 46 |
| 1994 | 58 |
| 1995 | 56 |
| 1996 | 51 |
| 1997 | 63 |
| 1998 | 79 |
| 1999 | 72 |
| 2000 | 69 |
| 2001 | 78 |
| 2002 | 54 |
| 2003 | 46 |
| 2004 | 53 |
| 2005 | 49 |
| 2006 | 49 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 42 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Mykal through the decades
- Mykal peaked in 1998, when 79 babies were named Mykal in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Mykal has fallen 61% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Mykal currently ranks #13,561 in the US and is cooling off.