Micheal
Boy name · #1401 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Micheal? In official American birth records, Micheal has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 130 baby boys were named Micheal, placing it at #1401 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #838, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 13,846 boys born in 2025 was named Micheal.
The 145-year story
Micheal first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 20 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1957, when 4,831 boys were named Micheal — good for #85 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. 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.
Babies named Micheal per year. Source: Official national birth records.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Micheal in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Micheal is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Micheal will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Micheal is most common
Geography matters for names, and Micheal is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Micheal is most common in NY (0.1 per 1,000), TX (0.1 per 1,000), FL (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Micheal is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Micheal
Statistically, parents drawn to Micheal tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Neal, Randall, Darrell, Daryl, and Mickey.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Micheal | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 130 | #1401 |
| 2024 | 144 | #1332 |
| 2023 | 156 | #1244 |
| 2022 | 146 | #1300 |
| 2021 | 174 | #1152 |
| 2020 | 193 | #1046 |
| 2019 | 173 | #1127 |
| 2018 | 204 | #1012 |
| 2017 | 243 | #885 |
| 2016 | 242 | #897 |
| 2015 | 268 | #838 |
| 2014 | 281 | #810 |
| 2013 | 349 | #685 |
| 2012 | 360 | #658 |
| 2011 | 423 | #591 |
| 2010 | 461 | #548 |
| 2009 | 540 | #502 |
| 2008 | 584 | #475 |
| 2007 | 647 | #435 |
| 2006 | 690 | #417 |
| 2005 | 684 | #407 |
| 2004 | 695 | #390 |
| 2003 | 771 | #356 |
| 2002 | 791 | #347 |
| 2001 | 875 | #322 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Micheal?
In official American birth records, the name Micheal first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 20 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Micheal a popular boy name?
Micheal ranked #1401 among boys in 2025 with 130 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #838.
When was the name Micheal most popular?
Micheal peaked in 1957, when 4,831 American boys received the name (ranked #85 that year). Since 1957 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Micheal?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 13,846 newborn American boys was named Micheal. 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.