How Many People Are Named Michelle?
819,099
people in the United States are named Michelle
1 in 408 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#63
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
0.2445%
Of US population
Peak Year
1969
34,457 births
Trend
↓
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
French, English, Dutch
Pronunciation:
MEE-SHEL (French), mi-SHEL (English)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
French feminine form of MICHEL. It has been common in the English-speaking world since the middle of the 20th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 46.7 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1915 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
114,946
New York
69,766
Texas
49,245
Illinois
47,761
Ohio
44,277
Pennsylvania
40,174
Michigan
39,744
Florida
29,800
New Jersey
25,263
Massachusetts
25,009
💡 Fun Facts About "Michelle"
- 772 babies were named Michelle in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1969
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1915
- Most popular in California
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