Micheal Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMEE-kul / /ˈmiːkəl/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: Who is like God?; English: Variant of Michael
Historical & Cultural Background
Micheal is a variant of the name Michael, which has roots in Hebrew. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been used for centuries and has numerous variants across different languages. The name is often associated with religious significance, particularly in Judeo-Christian traditions.
Trend Summary
Micheal has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often ranking lower than its more common variant, Michael.
Similar Names
Variants
- Michael
- Mikael
- Michele
International Variants
- Mikael (Swedish)
- Mikhail (Russian)
- Michele (Italian)
- Mihai (Romanian)
Famous people named Micheal
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Fictional characters named Micheal
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Micheal was first seen in the United States in 1880. Micheal has ranked as high as #183 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Micheal has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Micheal (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 15 | |
GA | 14 | |
FL | 9 | |
MI | 9 | |
NC | 7 | |
PA | 7 | |
KY | 7 | |
NY | 6 | |
OH | 6 | |
MO | 5 | |
AZ | 5 | |
CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1880 | 20 |
1881 | 17 |
1882 | 14 |
1883 | 13 |
1884 | 17 |
1885 | 11 |
1886 | 13 |
1887 | 10 |
1888 | 19 |
1889 | 8 |
1890 | 12 |
1891 | 6 |
1892 | 11 |
1893 | 11 |
1894 | 16 |
1895 | 8 |
1896 | 10 |
1897 | 17 |
1898 | 10 |
1899 | 18 |
1900 | 20 |
1901 | 14 |
1902 | 15 |
1903 | 20 |
1904 | 25 |
1905 | 31 |
1906 | 22 |
1907 | 21 |
1908 | 21 |
1909 | 29 |
1910 | 25 |
1911 | 38 |
1912 | 59 |
1913 | 98 |
1914 | 123 |
1915 | 172 |
1916 | 181 |
1917 | 204 |
1918 | 190 |
1919 | 159 |
1920 | 174 |
1921 | 166 |
1922 | 128 |
1923 | 157 |
1924 | 179 |
1925 | 163 |
1926 | 127 |
1927 | 140 |
1928 | 116 |
1929 | 110 |
1930 | 123 |
1931 | 122 |
1932 | 118 |
1933 | 101 |
1934 | 105 |
1935 | 129 |
1936 | 128 |
1937 | 143 |
1938 | 189 |
1939 | 245 |
1940 | 298 |
1941 | 411 |
1942 | 521 |
1943 | 657 |
1944 | 732 |
1945 | 951 |
1946 | 1,238 |
1947 | 1,629 |
1948 | 1,801 |
1949 | 2,381 |
1950 | 2,823 |
1951 | 3,276 |
1952 | 3,613 |
1953 | 3,987 |
1954 | 4,178 |
1955 | 4,531 |
1956 | 4,732 |
1957 | 4,830 |
1958 | 4,569 |
1959 | 4,371 |
1960 | 4,131 |
1961 | 4,017 |
1962 | 3,773 |
1963 | 3,536 |
1964 | 3,086 |
1965 | 2,764 |
1966 | 2,647 |
1967 | 2,701 |
1968 | 2,604 |
1969 | 2,719 |
1970 | 2,632 |
1971 | 2,557 |
1972 | 2,609 |
1973 | 2,476 |
1974 | 2,491 |
1975 | 2,441 |
1976 | 2,181 |
1977 | 2,215 |
1978 | 2,059 |
1979 | 2,136 |
1980 | 2,153 |
1981 | 2,023 |
1982 | 1,908 |
1983 | 1,909 |
1984 | 1,833 |
1985 | 1,758 |
1986 | 1,769 |
1987 | 1,765 |
1988 | 1,785 |
1989 | 1,833 |
1990 | 1,771 |
1991 | 1,635 |
1992 | 1,484 |
1993 | 1,308 |
1994 | 1,273 |
1995 | 1,156 |
1996 | 1,068 |
1997 | 1,068 |
1998 | 1,053 |
1999 | 1,055 |
2000 | 994 |
2001 | 875 |
2002 | 791 |
2003 | 771 |
2004 | 695 |
2005 | 684 |
2006 | 690 |
2007 | 647 |
2008 | 584 |
2009 | 540 |
2010 | 461 |
2011 | 423 |
2012 | 360 |
2013 | 349 |
2014 | 281 |
2015 | 268 |
2016 | 242 |
2017 | 243 |
2018 | 204 |
2019 | 172 |
2020 | 193 |
2021 | 174 |
2022 | 146 |
2023 | 156 |
2024 | 142 |