The nameMike
Mike is the friendly short form of Michael. It was a top 40 American name around 1960.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Mike comes from Michael, Hebrew for "who is like God?".
Origin
Hebrew, through English.
History
In the United States Mike reached 36th in 1960, when Michael was in the top 3.
Did you know?
- Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells (1973), the first album released by Virgin Records, was used in the film The Exorcist.
Famous people named Mike
- Mike Tyson, boxer
- Mike Nichols, film director
- Mike Oldfield, musician
Popularity of the name Mike
Mike in the United States
Mike was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 71,654 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Mike. Its rise began around 1918, and it peaked in 1960. Half of all babies named Mike in the United States were born before 1959, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 193 births a year.
Mike in France
Mike was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 3,320 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Mike. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 1992. Half of all babies named Mike in France were born before 1993. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 46 births a year on average, against 61 in the five years before.
Mike in Belgium
Mike in Switzerland
Mike in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Mike
Names from the same generation as Mike, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mike mean?
Mike comes from Michael, Hebrew for "who is like God?".
What is the origin of the name Mike?
Hebrew, through English.
Is Mike a girl's or a boy's name?
Mike is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Mike?
In 2024, Mike was the 1009th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 221 births.
What are the variants of the name Mike?
Variants and related names of Mike include Michael.
What are good sibling names for Mike?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Simone, Micaela, Judith and Deborah for a sister, Nathanael, Noé, Jon and Toby for a brother.
Who are famous people named Mike?
Mike Tyson, boxer; Mike Nichols, film director; Mike Oldfield, musician.