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How Many People Are Named Micah?
Estimated people named Micah living in the U.S. today
126,392
Gender distribution
89% male · 11% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 129,443
- Peak year: 2024 (4,229 births)
- Estimated living today: 126,392
Micah by age group — who carries the name today?
Micah popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Micah
Micah has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 129,443 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 126,392 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,704 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Micahs you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Micah in the US?
An estimated 126,392 people named Micah are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Micah uncommon — about 1 in 2,704 Americans.
Is Micah a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Micah is 89% male and 11% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Micah most popular?
Micah peaked in 2024, when 4,229 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Micah?
Micah ranks #433 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).