UK boy's name
Mikko
A masculine given name of Finnish origin meaning "a great one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mikko is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mikko popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2006 to 2015. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Mikko. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mikko ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 4 boys were registered as Mikko.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mikko as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Mikko mean?
The name Mikko has its origins in the Finnish language and culture, dating back to the medieval period. It is a diminutive form of the name Mikael or Miikka, which is the Finnish variant of the Hebrew name Michael, meaning "who is like God?"
The name Mikko was likely derived from the Old Norse name Mikkel, which was brought to Finland during the Viking Age and later adapted to Finnish pronunciation and spelling. It became a popular name among Finnish families, particularly in rural areas and small towns.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mikko can be found in the Finnish epic poem Kalevala, which was compiled in the 19th century but contains elements of much older Finnish folklore and oral traditions. In the poem, there is a character named Mikko Kaukomieli, who represents a wise and cunning trickster figure.
Throughout Finnish history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the name Mikko. One of the most famous was Mikko Yrjönpoika (1507-1550), a Finnish farmer and military leader who played a significant role in the Cudgel War, a peasant uprising against Swedish rule in the 16th century.
Another prominent figure was Mikko Vilho Revonhovi (1892-1976), a Finnish politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Finland from 1944 to 1946. He played a crucial role in navigating Finland's foreign policy during and after World War II.
In the realm of arts and literature, Mikko Kilpi (1918-1992) was a renowned Finnish author and playwright, known for his works exploring themes of identity, tradition, and the human condition in a rural Finnish context.
Mikko Nousiainen (1961-2021) was a celebrated Finnish singer-songwriter and musician, known for his socially conscious lyrics and his contributions to the Finnish rock and folk music scene.
Mikko Rantanen (born 1996) is a current Finnish professional ice hockey player who has represented Finland in international competitions and plays for the Colorado Avalanche in the National Hockey League (NHL).
The name Mikko continues to be a popular choice for baby boys in Finland, as it carries a deep connection to the country's linguistic and cultural heritage, while also being a recognizable and enduring name across generations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mikko over time
The chart below shows babies named Mikko registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mikko, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mikko by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mikko 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4367 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4242 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Mikko
- 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
Mikko: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mikko in the UK right now?
In 2015, Mikko was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mikko most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 4 babies registered as Mikko in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mikko?
A masculine given name of Finnish origin meaning "a great one".
How many people are called Mikko in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Mikko across the 4 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.