Boy
Mike
who is like God, gift from God
About Mike
Mike strips away all pretense to deliver pure, unadorned masculinity that has endured for generations. This single-syllable stalwart refuses to complicate what doesn't need complication, offering reliability and universality that transcends cultural and generational boundaries.
The name's widespread familiarity becomes an asset rather than a limitation—everyone knows Mike, everyone can spell Mike, and everyone has positive associations with the name. It's the reliable friend, the capable colleague, the approachable neighbor.
Parents choosing Mike often value substance over flash, recognizing that a name's power comes from the person who wears it rather than elaborate styling or unique spellings. The name provides a blank canvas for personality to shine through without predetermined expectations.
Mike works everywhere—on sports jerseys and business cards, in casual conversation and formal introductions. Its versatility proves invaluable throughout life's various stages and contexts.
Whether standing alone or serving as a nickname for Michael, Mike delivers dependable strength that never goes out of style, never causes pronunciation issues, and never apologizes for its straightforward nature.
Popularity of the Name Mike
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #143 | |||
| 1881 | #231 | |||
| 1882 | #156 | |||
| 1883 | #170 | |||
| 1884 | #166 | |||
| 1885 | #159 | |||
| 1886 | #166 | |||
| 1887 | #175 | |||
| 1888 | #185 | |||
| 1889 | #186 | |||
| 1890 | #170 | |||
| 1891 | #196 | |||
| 1892 | #199 | |||
| 1893 | #207 | |||
| 1894 | #173 | |||
| 1895 | #186 | |||
| 1896 | #193 | |||
| 1897 | #168 | |||
| 1898 | #160 | |||
| 1899 | #176 | |||
| 1900 | #159 | |||
| 1901 | #158 | |||
| 1902 | #173 | |||
| 1903 | #157 | |||
| 1904 | #161 | |||
| 1905 | #167 | |||
| 1906 | #146 | |||
| 1907 | #147 | |||
| 1908 | #167 | |||
| 1909 | #152 | |||
| 1910 | #143 | |||
| 1911 | #138 | |||
| 1912 | #144 | |||
| 1913 | #145 | |||
| 1914 | #129 | |||
| 1915 | #129 | |||
| 1916 | #125 | |||
| 1917 | #126 | |||
| 1918 | #127 | |||
| 1919 | #132 | |||
| 1920 | #141 | |||
| 1921 | #145 | |||
| 1922 | #163 | |||
| 1923 | #155 | |||
| 1924 | #164 | |||
| 1925 | #164 | |||
| 1926 | #170 | |||
| 1927 | #180 | |||
| 1928 | #187 | |||
| 1929 | #195 | |||
| 1930 | #197 | |||
| 1931 | #190 | |||
| 1932 | #207 | |||
| 1933 | #203 | |||
| 1934 | #193 | |||
| 1935 | #184 | |||
| 1936 | #174 | |||
| 1937 | #168 | |||
| 1938 | #154 | |||
| 1939 | #129 | |||
| 1940 | #122 | |||
| 1941 | #111 | |||
| 1942 | #106 | |||
| 1943 | #90 | |||
| 1944 | #80 | |||
| 1945 | #69 | |||
| 1946 | #64 | |||
| 1947 | #65 | |||
| 1948 | #68 | |||
| 1949 | #88 | |||
| 1950 | #113 | |||
| 1951 | #128 | |||
| 1952 | #136 | |||
| 1953 | #136 | |||
| 1954 | #130 | |||
| 1955 | #123 | |||
| 1956 | #97 | |||
| 1957 | #53 | |||
| 1958 | #40 | |||
| 1959 | #37 | |||
| 1960 | #36 | |||
| 1961 | #36 | |||
| 1962 | #39 | |||
| 1963 | #44 | |||
| 1964 | #47 | |||
| 1965 | #51 | |||
| 1966 | #69 | |||
| 1967 | #84 | |||
| 1968 | #93 | |||
| 1969 | #112 | |||
| 1970 | #136 | |||
| 1971 | #153 | |||
| 1972 | #178 | |||
| 1973 | #208 | |||
| 1974 | #245 | |||
| 1975 | #280 | |||
| 1976 | #302 | |||
| 1977 | #345 | |||
| 1978 | #367 | |||
| 1979 | #386 | |||
| 1980 | #402 | |||
| 1981 | #404 | |||
| 1982 | #470 | |||
| 1983 | #479 | |||
| 1984 | #492 | |||
| 1985 | #459 | |||
| 1986 | #487 | |||
| 1987 | #510 | |||
| 1988 | #468 | |||
| 1989 | #475 | |||
| 1990 | #505 | #343 | ||
| 1991 | #514 | #280 | #352 | |
| 1992 | #544 | #337 | ||
| 1993 | #612 | #395 | ||
| 1994 | #615 | #368 | ||
| 1995 | #562 | #323 | #398 | |
| 1996 | #534 | #417 | #426 | |
| 1997 | #564 | #477 | ||
| 1998 | #627 | #566 | ||
| 1999 | #631 | #613 | ||
| 2000 | #601 | #376 | #446 | |
| 2001 | #614 | #481 | #640 | |
| 2002 | #597 | #284 | #663 | |
| 2003 | #640 | #326 | #702 | |
| 2004 | #625 | #480 | #854 | |
| 2005 | #690 | #428 | #849 | |
| 2006 | #686 | #561 | #682 | |
| 2007 | #754 | #398 | #792 | |
| 2008 | #760 | #665 | #917 | |
| 2009 | #834 | #519 | #753 | |
| 2010 | #871 | #594 | #816 | |
| 2011 | #876 | #692 | ||
| 2012 | #861 | #488 | #845 | |
| 2013 | #884 | #515 | #713 | |
| 2014 | #972 | #497 | ||
| 2017 | #952 | #586 | #919 | |
| 2015 | #674 | #990 | ||
| 2016 | #580 | #897 | ||
| 2018 | #579 | |||
| 2019 | #472 | |||
| 2020 | #413 | |||
| 2021 | #683 | |||
| 2022 | #534 | |||
| 2025 | #736 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Mike
Names Similar to Mike
Nicknames for Mike
- Mikey
- Mick
- Mickey
- M
Famous People Named Mike
| Mike Tyson | American former boxer |
| Mike Pence | 48th Vice President of the United States |
| Mike Myers | Canadian actor and comedian |
| Mike Trout | American baseball player |
| Mike Ditka | American former football player and coach |
| Mike Modano | American former ice hockey player |
| Mike Rowe | American TV host and narrator |
| Mike Epps | American actor and comedian |
| Mike Pompeo | 70th U.S. Secretary of State |
| Mike Wallace | American journalist |
| Mike Evans | American football player |
| Mike Love | American musician, The Beach Boys |
| Mike Colter | American actor |
| Mike Smith | Canadian jockey |
| Mike Nichols | American film director |
| Mike Comrie | Canadian former ice hockey player |
| Mike Shinoda | American musician, Linkin Park |
| Mike Greenberg | American sports commentator |
Characters Named Mike
| Mike Wazowski | from "Monsters, Inc" |
| Mike Ross | from TV series "Suits" |
| Mike Hanlon | from Stephen King's "It" |
| Mike Banning | from the movie series "Olympus Has Fallen" |
| Mike Lowrey | from the "Bad Boys" movie series |
| Mike Teevee | from Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" |
| Mike Ehrmantraut | from TV series "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" |
| Mike Logan | from TV series "Law & Order" |
| Mike Donovan | from TV series "V" |
| Mike Hammer | from detective novels by Mickey Spillane |
| Mike Stivic | from TV series "All in the Family" |
| Mike Flaherty | from TV series "Spin City" |
| Mike Biggs | from TV series "Mike & Molly" |
| Mike Delfino | from TV series "Desperate Housewives" |
| Mike McClintock | from TV series "Veep" |
| Mike Baxter | from TV series "Last Man Standing" |
| Mike Wheeler | from TV series "Stranger Things" |
| Mike Doonesbury | from the comic strip "Doonesbury" |
| Mike the Knight | from the children's TV series "Mike the Knight" |