Unisex nameCurrently #3,651 in the USSteady
Michel
//mɪˈʃɛl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19576 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Michel's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Michel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Michel |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1913 | 17 |
| 1914 | 21 |
| 1915 | 24 |
| 1916 | 27 |
| 1917 | 18 |
| 1918 | 34 |
| 1919 | 29 |
| 1920 | 28 |
| 1921 | 31 |
| 1922 | 31 |
| 1923 | 29 |
| 1924 | 24 |
| 1925 | 31 |
| 1926 | 22 |
| 1927 | 31 |
| 1928 | 26 |
| 1929 | 28 |
| 1930 | 27 |
| 1931 | 24 |
| 1932 | 19 |
| 1933 | 27 |
| 1934 | 18 |
| 1935 | 25 |
| 1936 | 18 |
| 1937 | 23 |
| 1938 | 34 |
| 1939 | 39 |
| 1940 | 37 |
| 1941 | 46 |
| 1942 | 97 |
| 1943 | 96 |
| 1944 | 82 |
| 1945 | 98 |
| 1946 | 148 |
| 1947 | 177 |
| 1948 | 158 |
| 1949 | 197 |
| 1950 | 219 |
| 1951 | 236 |
| 1952 | 254 |
| 1953 | 277 |
| 1954 | 272 |
| 1955 | 275 |
| 1956 | 265 |
| 1957 | 325 |
| 1958 | 267 |
| 1959 | 273 |
| 1960 | 324 |
| 1961 | 308 |
| 1962 | 255 |
| 1963 | 298 |
| 1964 | 255 |
| 1965 | 262 |
| 1966 | 274 |
| 1967 | 240 |
| 1968 | 249 |
| 1969 | 248 |
| 1970 | 256 |
| 1971 | 238 |
| 1972 | 213 |
| 1973 | 200 |
| 1974 | 183 |
| 1975 | 203 |
| 1976 | 192 |
| 1977 | 195 |
| 1978 | 181 |
| 1979 | 181 |
| 1980 | 151 |
| 1981 | 164 |
| 1982 | 209 |
| 1983 | 170 |
| 1984 | 163 |
| 1985 | 141 |
| 1986 | 163 |
| 1987 | 151 |
| 1988 | 142 |
| 1989 | 174 |
| 1990 | 171 |
| 1991 | 149 |
| 1992 | 131 |
| 1993 | 121 |
| 1994 | 133 |
| 1995 | 118 |
| 1996 | 120 |
| 1997 | 122 |
| 1998 | 95 |
| 1999 | 123 |
| 2000 | 115 |
| 2001 | 112 |
| 2002 | 108 |
| 2003 | 129 |
| 2004 | 130 |
| 2005 | 121 |
| 2006 | 138 |
| 2007 | 111 |
| 2008 | 96 |
| 2009 | 110 |
| 2010 | 71 |
| 2011 | 66 |
| 2012 | 52 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 37 |
| 2015 | 54 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 45 |
Michel through the decades
- Michel peaked in 1957, when 325 babies were named Michel in the US.
- The 1960s were Michel's strongest decade, averaging 271 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Michel has fallen 57% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Michel currently ranks #3,651 in the US and is holding steady.