Miguel Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmee-GEL / miˈɡelSpanish; Portuguese
Meaning
Who is like God? (Hebrew)
Historical & Cultural Background
Miguel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the name Michael, which has Hebrew origins. It is a popular name in Spanish-speaking countries and has been widely used in various cultures. The name has significant religious connotations, particularly in Christianity, where Saint Michael is an archangel. Miguel has been a common name throughout history and remains prevalent today.
Trend Summary
Miguel has consistently been a popular name in the United States, particularly among Hispanic communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Miguelo
- Miki
International Variants
- Mikhail (Russian)
- Mikael (Swedish)
- Michele (Italian)
- Mika (Japanese)
Famous people named Miguel
Miguel de Cervantes was a Spanish writer best known for his novel 'Don Quixote'.
Miguel Cabrera is a Venezuelan professional baseball player, recognized as one of the top hitters in Major League Baseball.
Miguel Ángel Asturias was a Guatemalan writer and Nobel Prize laureate in Literature.
Miguel Indurain is a retired Spanish professional road racing cyclist, known for winning the Tour de France five times.
Fictional characters named Miguel
Miguel Rivera is a character in the Disney-Pixar film 'Coco', who dreams of becoming a musician.
Miguel O'Hara is a character in the Marvel Comics universe, known as Spider-Man 2099.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Miguel was first seen in the United States in 1880. Miguel has ranked as high as #149 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)
Top States for Miguel (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 405 | |
CA | 367 | |
FL | 133 | |
AZ | 77 | |
IL | 72 | |
NY | 64 | |
MA | 59 | |
NC | 48 | |
GA | 42 | |
WA | 38 | |
OH | 33 | |
VA | 32 | |
PA | 29 | |
OK | 27 | |
KS | 27 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 12 |
1881 | 9 |
1882 | 10 |
1883 | 12 |
1884 | 9 |
1885 | 10 |
1886 | 13 |
1889 | 8 |
1890 | 9 |
1891 | 7 |
1892 | 16 |
1893 | 12 |
1894 | 13 |
1895 | 16 |
1896 | 7 |
1897 | 14 |
1898 | 13 |
1899 | 14 |
1900 | 17 |
1901 | 13 |
1902 | 21 |
1903 | 18 |
1904 | 18 |
1905 | 25 |
1906 | 19 |
1907 | 19 |
1908 | 24 |
1909 | 18 |
1910 | 32 |
1911 | 36 |
1912 | 47 |
1913 | 61 |
1914 | 68 |
1915 | 104 |
1916 | 89 |
1917 | 107 |
1918 | 102 |
1919 | 137 |
1920 | 127 |
1921 | 128 |
1922 | 161 |
1923 | 175 |
1924 | 191 |
1925 | 191 |
1926 | 195 |
1927 | 201 |
1928 | 226 |
1929 | 245 |
1930 | 221 |
1931 | 189 |
1932 | 171 |
1933 | 179 |
1934 | 153 |
1935 | 145 |
1936 | 155 |
1937 | 143 |
1938 | 139 |
1939 | 161 |
1940 | 170 |
1941 | 166 |
1942 | 183 |
1943 | 214 |
1944 | 216 |
1945 | 226 |
1946 | 262 |
1947 | 292 |
1948 | 383 |
1949 | 368 |
1950 | 443 |
1951 | 464 |
1952 | 511 |
1953 | 545 |
1954 | 610 |
1955 | 613 |
1956 | 669 |
1957 | 741 |
1958 | 771 |
1959 | 799 |
1960 | 819 |
1961 | 825 |
1962 | 872 |
1963 | 879 |
1964 | 952 |
1965 | 950 |
1966 | 1,017 |
1967 | 1,056 |
1968 | 1,107 |
1969 | 1,304 |
1970 | 1,345 |
1971 | 1,472 |
1972 | 1,421 |
1973 | 1,461 |
1974 | 1,658 |
1975 | 1,657 |
1976 | 1,758 |
1977 | 1,756 |
1978 | 1,827 |
1979 | 1,960 |
1980 | 2,176 |
1981 | 2,400 |
1982 | 2,632 |
1983 | 2,378 |
1984 | 2,418 |
1985 | 2,525 |
1986 | 2,579 |
1987 | 2,637 |
1988 | 2,734 |
1989 | 3,081 |
1990 | 3,698 |
1991 | 3,947 |
1992 | 4,174 |
1993 | 4,348 |
1994 | 4,033 |
1995 | 3,953 |
1996 | 4,160 |
1997 | 4,234 |
1998 | 4,256 |
1999 | 4,207 |
2000 | 4,673 |
2001 | 4,558 |
2002 | 4,644 |
2003 | 4,591 |
2004 | 4,525 |
2005 | 4,676 |
2006 | 4,903 |
2007 | 4,906 |
2008 | 4,450 |
2009 | 4,173 |
2010 | 3,456 |
2011 | 3,169 |
2012 | 2,942 |
2013 | 2,888 |
2014 | 2,757 |
2015 | 2,573 |
2016 | 2,506 |
2017 | 2,279 |
2018 | 2,185 |
2019 | 2,184 |
2020 | 2,053 |
2021 | 1,950 |
2022 | 2,040 |
2023 | 1,891 |
2024 | 1,924 |