unisex name · in the US
Mickey
MIK-ee (English)
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Unisex (US)
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 34,818
Mickey is a unisex name in the United States, with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 19% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 86 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Mickey is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 1957, when 1,091 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1950s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- Today about 1 in 38,551 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1898.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Mickey Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 7 |
| 1900s | 75 |
| 1910s | 557 |
| 1920s | 1,554 |
| 1930s | 2,536 |
| 1940s | 5,869 |
| 1950s | 8,218 |
| 1960s | 5,868 |
| 1970s | 3,528 |
| 1980s | 1,963 |
| 1990s | 1,462 |
| 2000s | 902 |
| 2010s | 985 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 649 |
How Popular Is Mickey?
In 2025, Mickey was given to 86 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Mickey Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Mickey
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mickey Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mickey over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Boys' or Girls' Name?
Mickey is used differently depending on where you are. Each figure is the share of babies given the name who were girls, over the last ten years of that country's records.
- United States Both 13% girls · 1,090 babies
- England & Wales Boys' 0% girls · 131 babies
- Canada Boys' 0% girls · 101 babies
How to Say Mickey
- English MIK-ee /ˈmɪki/
Mickey in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
Sibling Names for Mickey
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mickey — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mickey
How popular is the name Mickey?
In 2025, Mickey was given to 86 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Mickey a girl's or a boy's name?
Mickey is used for both girls and boys. About 19% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Mickey?
Mickey has 2 syllables.
When was Mickey most popular?
Mickey peaked in 1957, when 1,091 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1950s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
Is Mickey a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Mickey currently ranks #1,868 in the United States. After peaking in the 1950s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.