Mikkel Boy

Popularity: #911 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationMICK-el / /ˈmɪkəl/

Danish; Norwegian; Swedish

Meaning

Who is like God?

Historical & Cultural Background

Mikkel is a Scandinavian variant of the name Michael, which has biblical origins. It is commonly used in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The name has been popular in various forms across different cultures and languages. Mikkel has maintained a steady presence in Scandinavian naming traditions.

Trend Summary

Mikkel has seen moderate popularity in Scandinavian countries, with a consistent presence in baby name rankings.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Mikkel
  • Mikael

International Variants

  • Mikael (Swedish)
  • Mikhail (Russian)
  • Michel (French)
  • Miguel (Spanish)

Famous people named Mikkel

Mikkel Hansen is a Danish handball player known for his exceptional skills and achievements in international competitions.

Mikkel Kessler is a retired Danish professional boxer who held multiple world championships in two weight classes.

Mikkel Borg Bjergsø is a Danish brewer and entrepreneur, recognized for founding the Mikkeller craft beer company.

Mikkel Rønn is a Danish musician known for his contributions to the contemporary music scene.

Fictional characters named Mikkel

Mikkel is a character in the Netflix series 'Dark,' known for his complex role in the time travel narrative.

Mikkel is a character in the animated series 'Mikkel and the Magic Map,' where he embarks on adventures in a fantastical world.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mikkel was first seen in the United States in 1947. Mikkel has ranked as high as #1313 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Mikkel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mikkel (2021)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19475
19495
19566
19625
19738
19749
197512
19768
197712
197810
197915
198010
198113
19828
198314
198416
198510
198612
198710
198812
198910
199017
199118
199212
199313
199416
19957
199610
199714
199814
199913
200019
200121
200225
200327
200429
200524
200627
200729
200822
200923
201021
201123
201226
201319
201418
201519
201615
201713
201821
201918
202013
202121
202219
202316
202413