Michelle Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmi-SHEL / /mɪˈʃɛl/French; Hebrew
Meaning
French: 'who is like God?'; Hebrew: 'gift from God'
Historical & Cultural Background
Michelle is derived from the French name Michel, which is the French form of Michael. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in French-speaking regions. It has also been used as a feminine name, especially in English-speaking countries. The name has biblical roots, linked to the archangel Michael.
Trend Summary
Michelle has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Michele
- Micheal
International Variants
- Mikael (Swedish)
- Mikhail (Russian)
- Michele (Italian)
- Mika (Japanese)
Famous people named Michelle
Michelle Obama is an American attorney and author, known for being the First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017.
Michelle Pfeiffer is an American actress recognized for her roles in films such as 'Scarface' and 'The Fabulous Baker Boys'.
Michelle Kwan is a retired American figure skater and two-time Olympic medalist.
Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her work in both Asian and Hollywood films, including 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'.
Fictional characters named Michelle
Michelle Tanner is a character from the television series 'Full House', known for her cute and memorable catchphrases.
Michelle is a character in the video game series 'Pokemon', appearing as a Gym Leader in various installments.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Michelle was first seen in the United States in 1946. Michelle has ranked as high as #972 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Michelle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Michelle (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1957 | 16 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 17 |
| 1960 | 29 |
| 1961 | 41 |
| 1962 | 34 |
| 1963 | 45 |
| 1964 | 43 |
| 1965 | 53 |
| 1966 | 93 |
| 1967 | 110 |
| 1968 | 130 |
| 1969 | 138 |
| 1970 | 125 |
| 1971 | 150 |
| 1972 | 135 |
| 1973 | 116 |
| 1974 | 109 |
| 1975 | 113 |
| 1976 | 83 |
| 1977 | 82 |
| 1978 | 84 |
| 1979 | 75 |
| 1980 | 100 |
| 1981 | 96 |
| 1982 | 80 |
| 1983 | 82 |
| 1984 | 79 |
| 1985 | 68 |
| 1986 | 81 |
| 1987 | 74 |
| 1988 | 60 |
| 1989 | 92 |
| 1990 | 56 |
| 1991 | 54 |
| 1992 | 43 |
| 1993 | 49 |
| 1994 | 35 |
| 1995 | 35 |
| 1996 | 31 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 10 |