FIRST NAME
Michelle
Michelle is the 15th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 755,820 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 1,278 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #15 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
1,290,804
living · #21
2020 CENSUS
755,820
living · #15
BABIES NAMED MICHELLE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1915–2025
2025661
As a female name, Michelle peaked in 1969, when 34,319 babies were named Michelle (the #2 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #4,322 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
1,278
living · #4,322
BABIES NAMED MICHELLE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1946–2011
201110
As a male name, Michelle peaked in 1971, when 150 babies were named Michelle (the #677 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)