Michon Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mee-SHON /miːˈʃɒn/
Origin: French; Hebrew
Meaning: French: 'who is like God?'; Hebrew: 'gift from God'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Michon is derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning "who is like God?" This name was adapted into Greek as Michael, which was then Latinized in the form of Michaelus. The name made its way into Old French as Michel, and from there it evolved into various forms in other languages, including Michon in French.
The transition into English occurred through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where names like Michael became common due to their biblical significance and the popularity of saints bearing the name. Historically, the name Michael has been associated with several notable figures, including the archangel Michael, who is a prominent figure in Judeo-Christian traditions.
He is often depicted as a protector and leader of the heavenly armies, and his feast day is celebrated on September 29 in the Western Christian calendar. The name's enduring popularity can also be traced to its appearance in significant texts, such as the King James Bible, published in 1611, which helped solidify its usage in English-speaking cultures.
Culturally, the name Michon carries connotations of strength and protection, reflecting the attributes of its biblical namesake. Variants and diminutives of the name, such as Misha or Michèle, have also emerged in various cultures, further enriching its legacy.
The name's resonance in literature and art, often symbolizing divine protection and moral fortitude, has contributed to its lasting presence in various societies throughout history.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Michon was first seen in the United States in 1941.
Michon has ranked as high as #3783 nationally, which occurred in 1973, and has been most popular in California, Nevada, and Washington.
In the past 5 years the name Michon has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Michon is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Michon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Michon.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1993 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1992 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1991 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1990 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1989 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1988 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1987 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1986 | 18 | 5 | 13 |
| 1985 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1984 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1983 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1982 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1981 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1980 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1979 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1978 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1977 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1976 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1975 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1974 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1973 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1972 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1971 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1970 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1969 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1968 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1967 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1966 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1965 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1964 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1963 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1962 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1961 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1960 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1959 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1958 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1956 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1941 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Michon (1971)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 | |
| NV | 5 |