Michael Boy
Pronunciation
MYE-kul / /ˈmaɪ.kəl/
Origin(s)
Meaning
Hebrew: who is like God?; English: derived from Hebrew; Latin: similar meaning
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew tradition, Michael is an archangel and a protector. In English usage, it has been a popular name since the Middle Ages, often associated with strength and leadership. The Latin form also emphasizes the divine aspect of the name.
Trend Summary
The name Michael has experienced fluctuating popularity over the decades.
International Variants
Famous People
- Michael Jordan — basketball player
- Michael Jackson — musician
- Michael Phelps — swimmer
Fictional Characters
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Michael was first seen in the United States in 1880. Michael has ranked as high as #1 nationally which occurred in 1957 and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Michael has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Michael (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 914 | |
| TX | 883 | |
| NY | 592 | |
| FL | 579 | |
| PA | 372 | |
| IL | 332 | |
| OH | 300 | |
| NC | 239 | |
| MI | 239 | |
| GA | 236 | |
| VA | 236 | |
| MA | 191 | |
| TN | 179 | |
| AZ | 159 | |
| IN | 153 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 354 |
| 1881 | 298 |
| 1882 | 321 |
| 1883 | 307 |
| 1884 | 373 |
| 1885 | 370 |
| 1886 | 348 |
| 1887 | 344 |
| 1888 | 466 |
| 1889 | 377 |
| 1890 | 394 |
| 1891 | 333 |
| 1892 | 380 |
| 1893 | 407 |
| 1894 | 423 |
| 1895 | 413 |
| 1896 | 399 |
| 1897 | 368 |
| 1898 | 434 |
| 1899 | 375 |
| 1900 | 495 |
| 1901 | 384 |
| 1902 | 460 |
| 1903 | 466 |
| 1904 | 462 |
| 1905 | 513 |
| 1906 | 531 |
| 1907 | 586 |
| 1908 | 688 |
| 1909 | 635 |
| 1910 | 844 |
| 1911 | 1,159 |
| 1912 | 2,104 |
| 1913 | 2,607 |
| 1914 | 3,362 |
| 1915 | 4,079 |
| 1916 | 4,210 |
| 1917 | 4,288 |
| 1918 | 4,296 |
| 1919 | 3,910 |
| 1920 | 4,003 |
| 1921 | 4,198 |
| 1922 | 3,990 |
| 1923 | 3,915 |
| 1924 | 3,874 |
| 1925 | 3,761 |
| 1926 | 3,485 |
| 1927 | 3,605 |
| 1928 | 3,598 |
| 1929 | 3,465 |
| 1930 | 3,542 |
| 1931 | 3,489 |
| 1932 | 3,607 |
| 1933 | 3,549 |
| 1934 | 4,108 |
| 1935 | 4,906 |
| 1936 | 5,800 |
| 1937 | 7,094 |
| 1938 | 9,076 |
| 1939 | 10,829 |
| 1940 | 13,228 |
| 1941 | 15,935 |
| 1942 | 21,728 |
| 1943 | 24,745 |
| 1944 | 26,717 |
| 1945 | 29,902 |
| 1946 | 41,192 |
| 1947 | 50,505 |
| 1948 | 52,566 |
| 1949 | 60,046 |
| 1950 | 65,138 |
| 1951 | 72,805 |
| 1952 | 79,039 |
| 1953 | 84,202 |
| 1954 | 88,564 |
| 1955 | 88,352 |
| 1956 | 90,691 |
| 1957 | 92,786 |
| 1958 | 90,598 |
| 1959 | 85,291 |
| 1960 | 84,139 |
| 1961 | 86,968 |
| 1962 | 85,056 |
| 1963 | 83,757 |
| 1964 | 82,619 |
| 1965 | 81,002 |
| 1966 | 79,984 |
| 1967 | 82,412 |
| 1968 | 81,974 |
| 1969 | 85,159 |
| 1970 | 85,271 |
| 1971 | 77,585 |
| 1972 | 71,391 |
| 1973 | 67,808 |
| 1974 | 67,535 |
| 1975 | 68,422 |
| 1976 | 66,917 |
| 1977 | 67,588 |
| 1978 | 67,133 |
| 1979 | 67,718 |
| 1980 | 68,687 |
| 1981 | 68,759 |
| 1982 | 68,228 |
| 1983 | 67,997 |
| 1984 | 67,741 |
| 1985 | 64,936 |
| 1986 | 64,236 |
| 1987 | 63,663 |
| 1988 | 64,168 |
| 1989 | 65,409 |
| 1990 | 65,318 |
| 1991 | 60,807 |
| 1992 | 54,409 |
| 1993 | 49,568 |
| 1994 | 44,475 |
| 1995 | 41,410 |
| 1996 | 38,373 |
| 1997 | 37,557 |
| 1998 | 36,619 |
| 1999 | 33,915 |
| 2000 | 32,043 |
| 2001 | 29,689 |
| 2002 | 28,258 |
| 2003 | 27,129 |
| 2004 | 25,470 |
| 2005 | 23,827 |
| 2006 | 22,651 |
| 2007 | 22,024 |
| 2008 | 20,651 |
| 2009 | 18,960 |
| 2010 | 17,381 |
| 2011 | 16,822 |
| 2012 | 16,209 |
| 2013 | 15,540 |
| 2014 | 15,496 |
| 2015 | 14,497 |
| 2016 | 14,139 |
| 2017 | 12,723 |
| 2018 | 11,750 |
| 2019 | 10,614 |
| 2020 | 9,824 |
| 2021 | 9,136 |
| 2022 | 8,888 |
| 2023 | 8,416 |
| 2024 | 8,189 |