Mike Boy

Popularity: #775 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MYKE //maɪk//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Who is like God? (Hebrew); Diminutive of Michael (English)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mike is a diminutive form of the name Michael, which has its roots in the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el), meaning "Who is like God?" This name was adopted into Greek as Μιχαήλ (Mikhaēl) and then into Latin as Michaelus. The transition into Old French as Michel occurred during the medieval period, which subsequently influenced the English form of the name.

The use of Mike as a shortened version became more common in the 20th century, although its origins trace back to the earlier forms of Michael. Historically, Michael is a significant figure in various religious texts, including the Hebrew Bible, where he is depicted as an archangel and a protector of Israel.

The name gained prominence in Christian tradition, particularly through the New Testament and the writings of early Church Fathers. Notable historical figures bearing the name include Saint Michael, celebrated on September 29, and various kings and saints throughout the Middle Ages.

The name was further popularized in the English-speaking world through translations of the Bible, such as the King James Version in the early 17th century, which helped solidify its usage. Culturally, the name Michael has been associated with strength and protection, reflecting its biblical roots.

It has been a popular name in various cultures, often linked to themes of leadership and divine favor. The diminutive Mike has also found its place in informal contexts, embodying a sense of familiarity and approachability.

The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its strong historical and religious significance, as well as its adaptability across different languages and cultures.

Famous people named Mike

In this section, you will find notable people named Mike. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Mike who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Mike who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Mike Tyson is a former professional boxer best known for being a two-time world heavyweight champion, his knockout power, and his role in the film The Hangover.

Mike Myers is an actor, comedian, and writer best known for Austin Powers, Wayne's World, and Shrek.

Mike Judge is an animator, writer, and director best known for creating Beavis and Butt-Head, King of the Hill, and Office Space.

Mike Shinoda is a musician and producer best known as a founding member of the band Linkin Park and for his work on the side project Fort Minor.

Mike Epps is a comedian and actor best known for Next Friday, Friday After Next, and The Hangover.

Mike McCarthy is a football coach best known for being the head coach of the Green Bay Packers and winning Super Bowl XLV.

Mike Nichols was a film director and producer best known for The Graduate, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, and Silkwood.

Mike Rowe is a television host and narrator best known for hosting Dirty Jobs and for his work on the series Somebody's Gotta Do It.

Mike Leach was a college football coach best known for his innovative offensive strategies and coaching at Texas Tech and Washington State University.

Mike Gordon is a musician best known as the bassist for the band Phish and for his solo work.

Fictional characters named Mike

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Mike Wazowski is a fictional character from the animated film Monsters, Inc. He is a one-eyed green monster who works as a scare assistant and is best friends with Sulley.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Mike, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MarkMatthewMeganMollyMiaMax

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Mike. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MackMiloMilesMasonMartyMitchMurrayMaddox

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mike was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Mike has ranked as high as #70 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Mike has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Mike is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Mike was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Mike.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 163 163 0
2024 222 222 0
2023 206 206 0
2022 211 211 0
2021 161 161 0
2020 168 168 0
2019 176 176 0
2018 171 171 0
2017 219 219 0
2016 190 190 0
2015 196 196 0
2014 216 216 0
2013 236 236 0
2012 245 245 0
2011 239 239 0
2010 242 242 0
2009 260 260 0
2008 293 293 0
2007 292 292 0
2006 329 329 0
2005 300 300 0
2004 338 338 0
2003 322 322 0
2002 342 342 0
2001 315 315 0
2000 329 329 0
1999 284 284 0
1998 290 290 0
1997 335 335 0
1996 362 362 0
1995 332 332 0
1994 294 289 5
1993 289 289 0
1992 351 351 0
1991 375 375 0
1990 380 380 0
1989 402 402 0
1988 387 381 6
1987 317 310 7
1986 322 322 0
1985 351 351 0
1984 292 292 0
1983 319 311 8
1982 325 325 0
1981 413 408 5
1980 407 407 0
1979 444 438 6
1978 438 438 0
1977 526 521 5
1976 598 591 7
1975 690 681 9
1974 822 814 8
1973 1,047 1,040 7
1972 1,403 1,392 11
1971 1,933 1,923 10
1970 2,490 2,466 24
1969 2,897 2,870 27
1968 3,231 3,214 17
1967 3,767 3,757 10
1966 4,539 4,526 13
1965 6,057 6,035 22
1964 7,788 7,767 21
1963 9,065 9,045 20
1962 10,546 10,530 16
1961 11,692 11,667 25
1960 12,069 12,045 24
1959 12,021 11,995 26
1958 10,802 10,779 23
1957 7,259 7,247 12
1956 3,912 3,900 12
1955 2,742 2,732 10
1954 2,514 2,502 12
1953 2,287 2,277 10
1952 2,108 2,101 7
1951 2,208 2,198 10
1950 2,622 2,614 8
1949 3,751 3,742 9
1948 5,058 5,045 13
1947 5,770 5,750 20
1946 4,875 4,854 21
1945 3,609 3,592 17
1944 3,100 3,084 16
1943 2,809 2,803 6
1942 2,304 2,293 11
1941 1,941 1,933 8
1940 1,557 1,549 8
1939 1,353 1,348 5
1938 1,060 1,055 5
1937 871 871 0
1936 774 774 0
1935 733 728 5
1934 650 650 0
1933 579 574 5
1932 624 624 0
1931 698 693 5
1930 720 711 9
1929 707 696 11
1928 767 761 6
1927 800 800 0
1926 865 857 8
1925 914 908 6
1924 973 963 10
1923 1,006 1,006 0
1922 931 931 0
1921 1,080 1,080 0
1920 1,074 1,074 0
1919 1,127 1,122 5
1918 1,292 1,287 5
1917 1,181 1,181 0
1916 1,119 1,114 5
1915 1,029 1,029 0
1914 794 794 0
1913 520 520 0
1912 430 430 0
1911 243 243 0
1910 222 222 0
1909 167 167 0
1908 139 139 0
1907 157 157 0
1906 141 141 0
1905 117 117 0
1904 118 118 0
1903 113 113 0
1902 99 99 0
1901 98 98 0
1900 132 132 0
1899 83 83 0
1898 106 106 0
1897 92 92 0
1896 85 85 0
1895 85 85 0
1894 87 87 0
1893 67 67 0
1892 76 76 0
1891 64 64 0
1890 83 83 0
1889 72 72 0
1888 81 81 0
1887 73 73 0
1886 84 84 0
1885 84 84 0
1884 84 84 0
1883 73 73 0
1882 89 89 0
1881 44 44 0
1880 95 95 0

Top States for Mike (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 37
20%
TX 29
16%
CA 25
14%
NY 21
11%
IN 9
5%
NJ 9
5%
IL 8
4%
NC 7
4%
MA 7
4%
GA 6
3%
OH 6
3%
UT 6
3%
PA 5
3%
MD 5
3%
MN 5
3%