Michelle
boy nameMichelle entered the US charts in 1946, peaked at #660 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1946–2025
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rank today
#660
peak (1968)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3556 |
| 1950s | #2322 |
| 1960s | #1019 |
| 1970s | #821 |
| 1980s | #1049 |
| 1990s | #2572 |
| 2000s | #6272 |
| 2010s | #7821 |
Living bearers
About 2,900 people named Michelle are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Michelle alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Michelle in 2025?
- Michelle is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Michelle most popular?
- Michelle peaked in 1968, reaching #660 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Michelle with classmates?
- Michelle will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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