Johnmichael
Boy name · #4073 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Johnmichael? In official American birth records, Johnmichael has been tracked continuously since 1969, giving it 56 years of documented American history.
Johnmichael ranks #4073 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 26 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #2809, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 69,231 boys born in 2025 was named Johnmichael.
Babies named Johnmichael per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 56-year story
Johnmichael first appears in the Social Security records in 1969, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1995, when 72 boys were named Johnmichael — good for #1393 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Johnmichael against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Johnmichael in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Johnmichael is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Johnmichael will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Johnmichael is most common
State-level data for Johnmichael is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Johnmichael
Statistically, parents drawn to Johnmichael tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Nabeel, Jamel, Nathanial, Joseluis, and Enmanuel.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Johnmichael | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #4050 |
| 2024 | 25 | #4200 |
| 2023 | 30 | #3712 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4442 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3814 |
| 2020 | 29 | #3653 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3794 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3891 |
| 2017 | 29 | #3678 |
| 2016 | 29 | #3681 |
| 2015 | 42 | #2809 |
| 2014 | 35 | #3154 |
| 2013 | 39 | #2895 |
| 2012 | 41 | #2869 |
| 2011 | 36 | #3114 |
| 2010 | 40 | #2914 |
| 2009 | 54 | #2381 |
| 2008 | 60 | #2207 |
| 2007 | 55 | #2337 |
| 2006 | 46 | #2578 |
| 2005 | 51 | #2297 |
| 2004 | 60 | #1989 |
| 2003 | 57 | #2006 |
| 2002 | 49 | #2155 |
| 2001 | 60 | #1841 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Johnmichael?
In official American birth records, the name Johnmichael first appeared in 1969 (over 56 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 56 years.
Is Johnmichael a popular boy name?
Johnmichael ranked #4073 among boys in 2025 with 26 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2809.
When was the name Johnmichael most popular?
Johnmichael peaked in 1995, when 72 American boys received the name (ranked #1393 that year). Since 1995 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Johnmichael?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 69,231 newborn American boys was named Johnmichael. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.