How Many People Are Named Michel?

14,061

people in the United States are named Michel

1 in 23,824 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2266

πŸ’Ž Rare

Population Percentage

0.0042%

Of US population

Peak Year

1957

325 births

Trend

β†’

Stable

πŸ“– Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: French, German, Dutch
Pronunciation: MEE-SHEL (French), MI-khΙ™l (German)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

French form of MICHAEL. Michel de Notredame, also known as Nostradamus, was the 16th-century French astrologer who made predictions about future world events. This is also the German diminutive form of MICHAEL.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
25.2%
Male
74.8%

This name is Gender Neutral

πŸ‘₯ Age Distribution

Average Age: 53.3 years old

Young (<30) 2,504
17.8%
Adult (30–60) 5,770
41%
Senior (>60) 5,787
41.2%

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

πŸ“ State-Wise Distribution

California 1,772
New York 1,135
Texas 822
Florida 406
Illinois 401
Louisiana 335
Ohio 331
Michigan 225
Massachusetts 189
Missouri 142

πŸ’‘ Fun Facts About "Michel"

  • 45 babies were named Michel in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1957
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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