Michaelangelo
Every Michaelangelo since 1962 — 1,419 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Michaelangelo
Michaelangelo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,983 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 1,419 American babies have been named Michaelangelo. Its peak came in 1990, when 72 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Michaelangelo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Michaelangelo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #4,983 |
| 2024 | 21 | #4,823 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,188 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3,838 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,189 |
| 2020 | 26 | #3,990 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,910 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,561 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,049 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,100 |
| 2015 | 52 | #2,450 |
| 2014 | 43 | #2,789 |
| 2013 | 39 | #2,934 |
| 2012 | 40 | #2,939 |
| 2011 | 35 | #3,220 |
| 2010 | 39 | #2,990 |
| 2009 | 31 | #3,526 |
| 2008 | 50 | #2,534 |
| 2007 | 59 | #2,250 |
| 2006 | 30 | #3,497 |
| 2005 | 33 | #3,145 |
| 2004 | 39 | #2,729 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2,663 |
| 2002 | 29 | #3,156 |
| 2001 | 25 | #3,477 |
| 2000 | 35 | #2,660 |
| 1995 | 27 | #2,736 |
| 1990 | 72 | #1,313 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,727 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,802 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,177 |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,099 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Michaelangelo in 2025?
Michaelangelo ranked #4,983 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Michaelangelo?
1,419 babies have been named Michaelangelo in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Michaelangelo most popular?
Michaelangelo peaked in 1990, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Michaelangelo a boy or girl name?
Michaelangelo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Michaelangelo rising or falling?
Michaelangelo is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.