Michele
Peaked at #29 nationally in 1968, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1905, Michele has been recorded 99% of the time for girls and 1% of the time for boys.
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Michele — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#29
in 1968
Current rank
#4156
in 2024
Years tracked
110
1915–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1915, Michele reached its peak popularity for girls in 1968, ranking #29 nationally with 11,219 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3356 (2014) to #4156 (2024) — a 19% drop.
As of 2024, Michele ranks #4156 nationally for girls, with 35 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,156 | 35 |
| 2023 | #5,333 | 24 |
| 2022 | #4,346 | 33 |
| 2021 | #5,688 | 22 |
| 2020 | #4,054 | 35 |
| 2019 | #4,858 | 28 |
| 2018 | #4,528 | 31 |
| 2017 | #4,125 | 36 |
Michele — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#835
in 1969
Last ranked
#8688
in 2023
Years tracked
110
1905–2023
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1905, Michele reached its peak popularity for boys in 1969, ranking #835 nationally with 85 babies given the name that year.
Michele hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #8688.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #8,688 | 9 |
| 2022 | #10,496 | 7 |
| 2021 | #9,392 | 8 |
| 2020 | #9,257 | 8 |
| 2019 | #8,007 | 10 |
| 2018 | #9,365 | 8 |
| 2017 | #8,603 | 9 |
| 2016 | #6,590 | 13 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Michele most popular?
Michele was most popular in 1968, when it ranked #29 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Michele becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Michele?
At least 226,031 babies have been recorded with the name Michele in the US since 1905, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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