Miguel
girl nameMiguel entered the US charts in 1927, peaked at #2625 in 1984, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1927–2025
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rank today
#2625
peak (1984)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4286 |
| 1930s | #4286 |
| 1940s | #4765 |
| 1950s | #4305 |
| 1960s | #4837 |
| 1970s | #4080 |
| 1980s | #3412 |
| 1990s | #4252 |
| 2000s | #8731 |
| 2010s | #14946 |
| 2020s | #15194 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Miguel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Miguel alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Miguel in 2025?
- Miguel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Miguel most popular?
- Miguel peaked in 1984, reaching #2625 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Miguel with classmates?
- Miguel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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