FIRST NAME
Michael
Michael is the 1st most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 3,469,434 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 7,287 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #1 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
6,538,583
living · #4
2020 CENSUS
3,469,434
living · #1
BABIES NAMED MICHAEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20258K
As a male name, Michael peaked in 1957, when 92,781 babies were named Michael (the most popular male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #1,783 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
29,845
living · #799
2020 CENSUS
7,287
living · #1,783
BABIES NAMED MICHAEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1897–2025
202513
As a female name, Michael peaked in 1986, when 590 babies were named Michael (the #392 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)