Mikko

Meaning: Who is like God?
Origin: Hebrew — Finnish form of Michael

Boy's name · #2470 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Mikko is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1974, it stood at #2470 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet; about 850 boys have been named Mikko along the way.

Across the states

In recent years, Mikko ran about 8× its national rate in Minnesota.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 4 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Mikko ranks in other countries and regions.

#951 in Switzerland (2025) · #1,143 in Sweden (2025) · #2,095 in Canada (2025) · #2,930 in Austria (2025) · #569 in Poland (2017) · #4,747 in England & Wales (2015) · #4,311 in Ecuador (1992).

Famous Mikkos

Mikko Rantanen — Finnish ice hockey player (born 1996)
Mikko Koivu — Finnish ice hockey player (born 1983)
Mikko Lehtonen — Finnish ice hockey player (born 1994)
Mikko Hirvonen — Finnish rally driver (born 1980)
Mikko Leppilampi — Finnish actor and musician (born 1978)

In stories & tradition

Mikko Vilkastus^Wikidata — Fictional character created by Aleksis Kivi
Mikko of Rajamäki^Wikidata — The Seven Brothers (book)

Where Mikkos come from

Among 709 notable bearers:

Finland 99%, Canada 0.3%, Estonia 0.3%, Sweden 0.3%, Germany 0.1%, Indonesia 0.1% and 5 more countries.

What Mikkos become

Among 757 notable people named Mikko:

Political leaders appear 1.72× more often than among typical names — e.g. Mikko Juva, Finnish historian, politician, Lutheran theologian and archbishop (1918–2004).

Similar names: Mickey · Shmiel · Miklo · Nikko · Shloimy · Xylo

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