Name meaning & stats
Mike
Mike (English origin). 178,499 US babies since 1940, peak 1960. Notable Mikes are 3.0× over-represented as baseball players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
English
A short form of Michael.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1960
178,499 US babies were named Mike between 1940 and 2025.
Where Mikes end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NFL-style footballer | 2.3× | High · 578 people |
| Politician | 1.5× | High · 443 people |
| Baseball player | 3.0× | High · 356 people |
| Ice hockey player | 2.8× | High · 296 people |
Among notable men who are baseball players, Mikes show up 3.0× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Mike has a surprise career: 1.5×
Spelling family
Mike is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1960)