Mikey
Boy name · 267 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Mikey: 267 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 28 births in 2007.
Mikey began life as a friendly, diminutive form of Michael, a Hebrew name meaning "who is like God?" – a rhetorical question emphasising the uniqueness of the divine. While often a nickname, it has become a popular given name in its own right, especially in Scotland and across the English-speaking world. Famous bearers include Mikey Way, bassist of the rock band My Chemical Romance, and Mikey Powell, the English boxer who competed at the 2012 Olympics. Though no major places share the name directly, its root Michael has been immortalised in countless streets and churches worldwide. A cheerful, approachable variant, Mikey carries the same timeless heritage as Michael but with an instantly friendly, down-to-earth feel that suits a boy who is as playful as he is strong.
Boy 30 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 200728 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #4956 babies
- Total births
- 267since 1993
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 38%vs prior 5y