Mike
Mike: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /maษชk/ ยท [mษษชสk]
Meaning and origin of Mike
- A diminutive of the male given name Michael.
- A diminutive of the female given name Michaela.
Etymology
Shortened from Michael.
How popular is Mike?
Since 1880, 662 girls and 205,861 boys in the U.S. have been named Mike (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2070 in 1946. Its highest rank for boys was #36 in 1960. In 2025, 163 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Mike
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Mike
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Mike FAQ
What does the name Mike mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Michael. A diminutive of the female given name Michaela. Shortened from Michael.
How popular is the name Mike?
Since 1880, 662 girls and 205,861 boys in the U.S. have been named Mike (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2070 in 1946. Its highest rank for boys was #36 in 1960. In 2025, 163 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Mike a boy or girl name?
Mike is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 662 girls and 205,861 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.