The Mikaelson family is one of the most powerful vampire families in The Vampire Diaries and The Originals universe. They are the first family of vampires, known as The Original Vampires. The Mikaelson siblings are extremely powerful and have lived for over a thousand years. Determining who the youngest Mikaelson sibling is requires looking at the order in which the siblings were born.
The Mikaelson Siblings in Order of Age
There are seven Mikaelson siblings in total. Here is a quick overview of the siblings in order from oldest to youngest:
| Sibling | Age |
| Finn Mikaelson | Around 1,000+ years old |
| Elijah Mikaelson | Around 1,000+ years old |
| Niklaus “Klaus” Mikaelson | Around 1,000+ years old |
| Kol Mikaelson | Around 1,000+ years old |
| Rebekah Mikaelson | Around 1,000+ years old |
| Henrik Mikaelson | 10 human years old (died) |
| Freya Mikaelson | 1,000+ years old |
Based on their human ages before becoming vampires, the siblings from oldest to youngest are:
1. Finn
2. Elijah
3. Niklaus “Klaus”
4. Kol
5. Rebekah
6. Henrik (died as a human)
7. Freya
So at first glance, it may seem like Henrik is the youngest sibling. However, Freya is actually the youngest sibling due to the complex Mikaelson family history.
Why Freya is the Youngest Sibling
Freya Mikaelson is the youngest sibling, even though she is over 1,000 years old as a vampire. Here’s why:
– Freya was born first, before all her siblings.
– However, their mother Esther placed a spell on Freya to put her in a deep sleep to protect her. This was done when Freya was only 5 years old.
– Freya remained asleep for a thousand years while her siblings Finn, Elijah, Klaus, Kol, Rebekah, and Henrik grew up in the 10th century.
– The spell was broken in the present day, making Freya wake up in her 5-year old body even though a thousand years had passed.
– So despite being born first, Freya is biologically and mentally still younger than her adult siblings. She missed out on living those 1000 years while under the sleeping spell.
Details on Freya’s Age
Here are some more details on Freya’s age:
– She was born in the 10th century, making her over 1,000 years old chronologically.
– However, she was only awake for the first 5 years of her life in the 10th century.
– She then slept for around 1000 years and woke up in the 21st century still as a 5 year old.
– She rapidly aged to become an adult woman.
– So despite living for over 1000 years, she has only been conscious for the first 5 years and then the present day.
– Her siblings like Klaus and Rebekah lived through the entirety of the last 1000 years.
Why Esther’s Spell Kept Freya Young
Freya remains the youngest sibling due to her mother Esther’s spell:
– Esther cast the spell when Freya was 5 years old.
– This suspended Freya’s aging and consciousness for 1000 years.
– While Freya slept, her siblings aged normally and lived full lives.
– When she woke up in present day, she still had the mind and appearance of her 5 year old self.
– The spell essentially kept Freya a child for 1000 years while her siblings grew up.
– This is why the over 1000 year old Freya is still younger than her adult siblings.
Freya’s Life After Waking Up
After Freya woke from Esther’s spell, she led an unusual life:
– She had to rapidly age from a 5 year old to an adult. This was done using magic.
– She possessed all her adult memories from before she was 5.
– But she still had to mature emotionally and mentally as if she was a child.
– Freya had to learn modern technologies and culture despite being born 1000 years ago.
– She struggled to build relationships with her siblings who had known each other for centuries.
– Despite being the eldest sibling, she was treated as the baby of the family.
– This made it hard for her to gain true acceptance and respect.
Comparison of Freya and Henrik’s Ages
It’s easy to confuse Henrik and Freya as the youngest sibling. Here’s a comparison:
| Name | Henrik | Freya |
| Age | 10 years old at death | 5 years old + 1000 year sleep |
| Lived full life? | No, died as a child | No, was under a spell |
| Year born | 10th century | 10th century |
| Year woke up | N/A | 21st century |
| Biological age | 10 years old forever | 5 years old then rapidly aged through magic |
As the table shows, Henrik will forever be a 10 year old boy since he died young. Freya aged unnaturally slowly due to magic, making her the youngest sibling in physical and mental maturity despite being over 1000 years old.
Rebekah is the Youngest Non-Magical Sibling
If we ignore Freya’s magical aging circumstances, Rebekah is the youngest normal Mikaelson sibling:
– She is the youngest sibling who lived a full life for 1000+ years.
– Henrik was the youngest but he died before becoming a vampire.
– Rebekah is the youngest sibling who became an Original vampire.
– She is also the youngest non-magical sibling, as Freya’s age was altered by magic.
– So while Freya is technically the youngest overall, Rebekah is the youngest sibling to have lived a full 1000+ year life.
Summary of the Mikaelson Siblings by Age
To conclude, here is a summary of the Mikaelson sibling order from oldest to youngest:
| Name | Age Order | Notes |
| Finn | 2nd oldest | Lived 1000+ years |
| Elijah | 3rd oldest | Lived 1000+ years |
| Niklaus | 4th oldest | Lived 1000+ years |
| Kol | 5th oldest | Lived 1000+ years |
| Rebekah | 6th oldest | Youngest to live 1000+ years |
| Henrik | 7th oldest | Died at age 10 |
| Freya | Youngest | Aged slowly due to magic |
Conclusion
Despite being the first born child in the 10th century, Freya Mikaelson is technically the youngest sibling today. This is due to the spell cast on her by Esther that suspended her aging for 1000 years. While Henrik was the youngest before his untimely death, Freya’s supernatural circumstances make her the baby of the family in maturity and life experience. Considering normal lifespans without magic, Rebekah is the youngest sibling. But when factoring in magic and biological age, Freya is the clear youngest Mikaelson overall.