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Michael

Michael is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#13

How popular is Michael?

Popularity in the United States

Michael has been given to 4,405,274 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 169 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Michael per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Michael has been given to 9,033 babies in France since 1953, peaking in the 1970s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Michael per year in France, 1953–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 5,457 people called Michael living in Spain, with an average age of 38.

4,405,274 Babies named since 1880
1950s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Michael

Is Michael a boy's or a girl's name?

Michael is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Michael?

Michael has been given to 4,405,274 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.