Miguel Boy

Popularity: #205 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mee-GEL /miˈɡel/

Origin: Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning: Who is like God? (Hebrew)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Miguel is of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, which means "who is like God?" This name was adapted into Greek as Michael (Μιχαήλ) and subsequently entered Latin as Michaelis. The transition into Spanish and Portuguese occurred during the Middle Ages, when the name became popularized through religious contexts, particularly due to the veneration of Saint Michael, the archangel, who is a significant figure in both Christianity and Judaism.

The name Miguel thus reflects a rich linguistic journey from Hebrew through Greek and Latin to its modern forms in the Iberian languages. Historically, the name Miguel has been borne by numerous notable figures, including saints and monarchs.

One of the most prominent is Saint Michael, celebrated on September 29 in the Christian liturgical calendar, which contributed to the name's widespread adoption in Christian communities. The name has also appeared in various historical texts and translations, including the Vulgate, a late 4th-century Latin translation of the Bible, where the archangel Michael is mentioned.

The name's significance was further solidified during the medieval period, when it became associated with chivalry and protection, often invoked in the context of battles and divine assistance. Culturally, Miguel has resonated deeply within Spanish and Portuguese-speaking societies, symbolizing strength, protection, and divine favor.

The name has been embraced in literature and art, often representing heroic or virtuous characters. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Miki or Migue have emerged, reflecting affectionate or familiar uses of the name.

The enduring legacy of Miguel is evident in its continued presence in various cultural expressions, from religious observances to popular narratives, underscoring its significance across centuries.

Famous people named Miguel

In this section, you will find notable people named Miguel. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Miguel who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Miguel who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Miguel is a singer and songwriter best known for Adorn, Sure Thing, and Skywalker.

Miguel de Cervantes is a writer best known for Don Quixote, Novelas Ejemplares, and Los Trabajos de Persiles y Sigismunda.

Miguel Ferrer is an actor best known for RoboCop, Twin Peaks, and NCIS: Los Angeles.

Miguel Ángel Asturias is a writer best known for The President, Men of Maize, and The Green Pope.

Miguel Indurain is a former professional cyclist best known for winning the Tour de France five times.

Miguel Cabrera is a professional baseball player best known for his time with the Detroit Tigers and winning the Triple Crown.

Miguel Sapochnik is a director best known for his work on Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.

Miguel Ruiz is an author best known for The Four Agreements and The Mastery of Love.

Miguel Ángel Jiménez is a professional golfer best known for his victories on the European Tour.

Miguel Bosé is a singer and actor best known for his music career and roles in films like Tacones Lejanos.

Fictional characters named Miguel

The following list of fictional characters named Miguel is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.

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Miguel is a fictional character from the animated film Coco. He is a young boy with a passion for music who embarks on a journey to the Land of the Dead to discover his family's history.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Miguel, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MateoDiegoSantiagoJavierLuciaIsabella

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Miguel. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MiloMarcoMatiasMariusMasonMilanMarekMicaMiloš

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Miguel was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Miguel has ranked as high as #152 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Miguel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Miguel 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 Miguel 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 Miguel.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,661 1,661 0
2024 1,931 1,931 0
2023 1,900 1,895 5
2022 2,040 2,040 0
2021 1,950 1,950 0
2020 2,053 2,053 0
2019 2,190 2,185 5
2018 2,185 2,185 0
2017 2,280 2,280 0
2016 2,512 2,507 5
2015 2,573 2,573 0
2014 2,757 2,757 0
2013 2,894 2,888 6
2012 2,942 2,942 0
2011 3,169 3,169 0
2010 3,464 3,457 7
2009 4,174 4,174 0
2008 4,468 4,450 18
2007 4,914 4,906 8
2006 4,910 4,903 7
2005 4,689 4,677 12
2004 4,539 4,525 14
2003 4,602 4,592 10
2002 4,661 4,644 17
2001 4,573 4,558 15
2000 4,693 4,673 20
1999 4,223 4,207 16
1998 4,273 4,256 17
1997 4,248 4,234 14
1996 4,184 4,160 24
1995 3,983 3,953 30
1994 4,064 4,033 31
1993 4,383 4,349 34
1992 4,214 4,173 41
1991 3,979 3,948 31
1990 3,733 3,696 37
1989 3,106 3,083 23
1988 2,760 2,735 25
1987 2,671 2,637 34
1986 2,596 2,578 18
1985 2,555 2,525 30
1984 2,454 2,419 35
1983 2,411 2,378 33
1982 2,653 2,630 23
1981 2,417 2,400 17
1980 2,207 2,177 30
1979 1,981 1,960 21
1978 1,858 1,829 29
1977 1,772 1,756 16
1976 1,779 1,758 21
1975 1,672 1,657 15
1974 1,665 1,658 7
1973 1,475 1,461 14
1972 1,442 1,421 21
1971 1,488 1,472 16
1970 1,355 1,344 11
1969 1,318 1,304 14
1968 1,120 1,107 13
1967 1,061 1,056 5
1966 1,023 1,017 6
1965 962 951 11
1964 960 951 9
1963 888 881 7
1962 878 871 7
1961 827 827 0
1960 828 818 10
1959 799 799 0
1958 779 771 8
1957 742 742 0
1956 682 668 14
1955 619 613 6
1954 610 610 0
1953 545 545 0
1952 511 511 0
1951 464 464 0
1950 443 443 0
1949 375 368 7
1948 383 383 0
1947 297 292 5
1946 262 262 0
1945 226 226 0
1944 216 216 0
1943 214 214 0
1942 183 183 0
1941 166 166 0
1940 170 170 0
1939 161 161 0
1938 139 139 0
1937 143 143 0
1936 155 155 0
1935 145 145 0
1934 158 153 5
1933 179 179 0
1932 171 171 0
1931 189 189 0
1930 221 221 0
1929 245 245 0
1928 226 226 0
1927 207 201 6
1926 195 195 0
1925 191 191 0
1924 191 191 0
1923 175 175 0
1922 161 161 0
1921 128 128 0
1920 127 127 0
1919 137 137 0
1918 102 102 0
1917 107 107 0
1916 89 89 0
1915 104 104 0
1914 68 68 0
1913 61 61 0
1912 47 47 0
1911 36 36 0
1910 32 32 0
1909 18 18 0
1908 24 24 0
1907 19 19 0
1906 19 19 0
1905 25 25 0
1904 18 18 0
1903 18 18 0
1902 21 21 0
1901 13 13 0
1900 17 17 0
1899 14 14 0
1898 13 13 0
1897 14 14 0
1896 7 7 0
1895 16 16 0
1894 13 13 0
1893 12 12 0
1892 16 16 0
1891 7 7 0
1890 9 9 0
1889 8 8 0
1886 13 13 0
1885 10 10 0
1884 9 9 0
1883 12 12 0
1882 10 10 0
1881 9 9 0
1880 12 12 0

Top States for Miguel (2024)

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
TX 405
21%
CA 367
19%
FL 133
7%
AZ 77
4%
IL 72
4%
NY 64
3%
MA 59
3%
NC 48
3%
NJ 43
2%
GA 42
2%
WA 38
2%
CO 36
2%
OH 33
2%
VA 32
2%
PA 29
2%
OK 27
1%
KS 27
1%
IN 26
1%
MI 24
1%
NE 23
1%
TN 22
1%
UT 21
1%
OR 21
1%
NM 21
1%
AL 20
1%
WI 20
1%
SC 20
1%
MN 18
1%
NV 17
1%
KY 16
1%
MD 15
1%
CT 14
1%
AR 13
1%
LA 13
1%
MO 12
1%
ID 11
1%
IA 11
1%
MS 8
0%