UK boy's name
Mick
A diminutive form of the given name Michael, which derives from Hebrew meaning "who is like God?".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mick is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mick popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 5 births.
This profile covers 34 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 1999 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 34 living people in the UK are called Mick. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mick ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 5 boys were registered as Mick.
- • About 34 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mick as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
5 births
Estimated living
34
2026
Meaning
What does Mick mean?
The name Mick is a diminutive form of the name Michael, which has its origins in the Hebrew name Mikhael, meaning "who is like God?". The name Michael is derived from the Hebrew words mi ("who") and cha-el ("like God").
The name Mick emerged as a nickname for Michael in English-speaking countries, particularly in Ireland and the United Kingdom. It became a popular nickname in the 19th century and has remained in use ever since.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mick can be found in the English playwright Ben Jonson's play "The Alchemist," written in 1610. In the play, one of the characters is referred to as "Mick" or "Mickleton."
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mick. One of the most famous is the Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Jagger, born in 1943. Other famous Micks include Irish writer Mick McCarthy (1892-1957), Australian cricketer Mick Muller (1921-1972), and English footballer Mick Channon (born 1949).
In the world of literature, Mick Cronin is a character in James Joyce's novel "Dubliners," published in 1914. The name Mick also appears in various other works of fiction and popular culture, solidifying its place as a recognizable nickname for Michael.
Another significant figure named Mick is Mick Jagger's grandfather, Michael Philip Jagger (1876-1941), who was a teacher and a devout Christian. This connection highlights the name's enduring legacy across generations within the same family.
It is worth noting that while Mick is primarily used as a diminutive form of Michael, in some cases, it has been used as an independent given name, further solidifying its place in the lexicon of personal names.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mick over time
The chart below shows babies named Mick registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mick, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mick by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mick was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4384 | 21 | 6 |
| 2000s | #4011 | 7 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Mick
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Mick: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mick in the UK right now?
In 2021, Mick was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mick most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 5 babies registered as Mick in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mick?
A diminutive form of the given name Michael, which derives from Hebrew meaning "who is like God?".
How many people are called Mick in the UK?
A total of 34 babies have been registered as Mick across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.