Micheal
boy name#1401 in 2025Micheal entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #83 in 1956, ranks #1401 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1401
rank today
#83
peak (1956)
130
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #506 |
| 1890s | #629 |
| 1900s | #489 |
| 1910s | #453 |
| 1920s | #511 |
| 1930s | #500 |
| 1940s | #207 |
| 1950s | #91 |
| 1960s | #111 |
| 1970s | #116 |
| 1980s | #149 |
| 1990s | #236 |
| 2000s | #395 |
| 2010s | #805 |
| 2020s | #1246 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Micheal has been most popular in TX, CA, GA.
Living bearers
About 125,000 people named Micheal are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Micheal alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Micheal in 2025?
- Micheal ranks #1401 among US boy names in 2025, with 130 babies given the name.
- When was the name Micheal most popular?
- Micheal peaked in 1956, reaching #83 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Micheal with classmates?
- Micheal will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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