Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Micah.
National Rank (2025)
#90
All-Time Peak Rank
#86 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
119,571
Unisex Distribution89.5% Boy / 10.5% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Micah Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Micah
According to SSA data, Micah achieved its highest historical rank of #86 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 3,969 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 1.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 77 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Micah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+1.3% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,969Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
4yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
77Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:27
1950s:238
1960s:1,134
1970s:6,979
1980s:11,031
1990s:13,754
2000s:27,018
2010s:36,739
2020s:22,651
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMi-cah
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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