Micheal
Peaked at #83 nationally in 1956, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Micheal has been recorded 1% of the time for girls and 99% of the time for boys.
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Micheal — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1493
in 1977
Last ranked
#18934
in 2010
Years tracked
70
1924–2010
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1924, Micheal reached its peak popularity for girls in 1977, ranking #1493 nationally with 74 babies given the name that year.
Micheal hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2010, when it stood at #18934.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #18,934 | 5 |
| 2007 | #13,500 | 8 |
| 2006 | #16,477 | 6 |
| 2005 | #18,279 | 5 |
| 2004 | #9,688 | 11 |
| 2003 | #17,486 | 5 |
| 2002 | #17,227 | 5 |
| 2001 | #7,603 | 14 |
Micheal — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#83
in 1956
Current rank
#1346
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Micheal reached its peak popularity for boys in 1956, ranking #83 nationally with 4,732 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #811 (2014) to #1346 (2024) — a 40% drop.
As of 2024, Micheal ranks #1346 nationally for boys, with 142 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,346 | 142 |
| 2023 | #1,246 | 156 |
| 2022 | #1,303 | 146 |
| 2021 | #1,153 | 174 |
| 2020 | #1,048 | 193 |
| 2019 | #1,135 | 172 |
| 2018 | #1,013 | 204 |
| 2017 | #887 | 243 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Micheal most popular?
Micheal was most popular in 1956, when it ranked #83 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Micheal becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Micheal?
At least 156,423 babies have been recorded with the name Micheal in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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