Michelle
Peaked at #2 nationally in 1968, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1915, Michelle has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Michelle — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2
in 1968
Current rank
#409
in 2024
Years tracked
107
1915–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1915, Michelle reached its peak popularity for girls in 1968, ranking #2 nationally with 33,223 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #188 (2014) to #409 (2024) — a 54% drop.
As of 2024, Michelle ranks #409 nationally for girls, with 772 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #409 | 772 |
| 2023 | #401 | 765 |
| 2022 | #377 | 827 |
| 2021 | #395 | 798 |
| 2020 | #336 | 923 |
| 2019 | #292 | 1,144 |
| 2018 | #263 | 1,249 |
| 2017 | #217 | 1,428 |
Michelle — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#662
in 1968
Last ranked
#7894
in 2011
Years tracked
65
1946–2011
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1946, Michelle reached its peak popularity for boys in 1968, ranking #662 nationally with 130 babies given the name that year.
Michelle hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2011, when it stood at #7894.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | #7,894 | 10 |
| 2010 | #8,569 | 9 |
| 2009 | #11,968 | 6 |
| 2008 | #7,547 | 11 |
| 2007 | #9,458 | 8 |
| 2006 | #7,264 | 11 |
| 2005 | #6,952 | 11 |
| 2004 | #5,172 | 16 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Michelle most popular?
Michelle was most popular in 1968, when it ranked #2 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Michelle 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 Michelle?
At least 819,099 babies have been recorded with the name Michelle in the US since 1915, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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