How old is someone named Micah?
The average Micah is 20 years old.
Half of all living Micahs are between 9 and 29.
When was Micah popular?
Most of the Micahs in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2024 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 27 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 278 | 190 |
| 1960s | 1,267 | 1,000 |
| 1970s | 7,771 | 7,100 |
| 1980s | 12,747 | 12,000 |
| 1990s | 16,967 | 16,000 |
| 2000s | 30,658 | 30,000 |
| 2010s | 39,653 | 39,000 |
| 2020s | 24,238 | 24,000 |
How many Micahs are still alive?
About 130,000 Micahs are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 130,000 babies named Micah since 1946.
Nearly every Micah ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Micah?
About two in five living Micahs are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 7%
- Millennial 16%
- Gen Z 37%
- Gen Alpha 40%
Is Micah an old name?
Not really. Micah is younger than 71 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Micah will be 32 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Micah a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 89% of living Micahs are men, and 11% are women.
The women average 24 and the men 20.
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Micah's name twin is Chaya. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Chaya's age curve is the closest match to Micah's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Micah
How old is the average Micah?
The average Micah in the US is 20 years old. The median is 17, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Micah?
About 130,000 Micahs are alive in the US today, out of roughly 130,000 babies given the name since 1946.
When was the name Micah most popular?
In 2024, when about 4,200 baby boys were named Micah.
Is Micah a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 40% of living Micahs, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this