Mickey

Mickey is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 117 babies in the United States.

Mickey at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mickey

Mickey belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mickey first appears in Social Security records in 1898 and has been given to 34,086 babies since 1880, including 117 in 2024.

Mickey in US records

First recorded (US)
1898
Babies named Mickey in 2024
117
Total since 1880
34,086

Mickey in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Mickey in 2025
9
Total since 1996
389

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mickey mean?

The meaning of Mickey is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mickey a boy or girl name?

Mickey is a unisex name. In 2024, 117 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mickey?

Mickey comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mickey?

Mickey is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1898 and has been given to 34,086 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].