Miguel
Peaked at #86 nationally in 2000, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Miguel has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Miguel — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#2655
in 1984
Last ranked
#16795
in 2023
Years tracked
60
1927–2023
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1927, Miguel reached its peak popularity for girls in 1984, ranking #2655 nationally with 35 babies given the name that year.
Miguel hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2023, when it stood at #16795.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #16,795 | 5 |
| 2019 | #17,209 | 5 |
| 2016 | #17,989 | 5 |
| 2013 | #15,909 | 6 |
| 2010 | #14,474 | 7 |
| 2008 | #7,295 | 18 |
| 2007 | #13,502 | 8 |
| 2006 | #14,614 | 7 |
Miguel — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#86
in 2000
Current rank
#189
in 2024
Years tracked
143
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Miguel reached its peak popularity for boys in 2000, ranking #86 nationally with 4,673 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #147 (2014) to #189 (2024) — a 22% drop.
As of 2024, Miguel ranks #189 nationally for boys, with 1,924 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #189 | 1,924 |
| 2023 | #194 | 1,891 |
| 2022 | #185 | 2,040 |
| 2021 | #196 | 1,950 |
| 2020 | #189 | 2,053 |
| 2019 | #178 | 2,184 |
| 2018 | #179 | 2,185 |
| 2017 | #176 | 2,279 |
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 Miguel most popular?
Miguel was most popular in 2000, when it ranked #86 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Miguel becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Miguel?
At least 189,879 babies have been recorded with the name Miguel in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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