Michal
From Hebrew מִיכַל (mikhál, “Michal”).
Every Michal since 1911 — 7,813 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Michal
Michal is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,320 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1911, 7,813 American babies have been named Michal — about 52% girls and 48% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1985, when 158 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Michal stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Michal year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #4,320 | 15 | #6,049 |
| 2024 | 44 | #3,558 | 9 | #8,754 |
| 2023 | 42 | #3,691 | 5 | #13,501 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3,750 | 19 | #5,156 |
| 2021 | 31 | #4,474 | 18 | #5,271 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,888 | 17 | #5,394 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,509 | 12 | #7,039 |
| 2018 | 36 | #4,052 | 16 | #5,701 |
| 2017 | 49 | #3,285 | 12 | #6,972 |
| 2016 | 54 | #3,088 | 22 | #4,576 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,959 | 19 | #5,001 |
| 2014 | 43 | #3,637 | 22 | #4,486 |
| 2013 | 35 | #4,219 | 32 | #3,382 |
| 2012 | 37 | #4,091 | 26 | #3,970 |
| 2011 | 60 | #2,889 | 38 | #3,029 |
| 2010 | 51 | #3,238 | 41 | #2,905 |
| 2009 | 48 | #3,444 | 48 | #2,613 |
| 2008 | 50 | #3,361 | 57 | #2,315 |
| 2007 | 44 | #3,703 | 57 | #2,294 |
| 2006 | 40 | #3,835 | 63 | #2,092 |
| 2005 | 48 | #3,246 | 60 | #2,072 |
| 2004 | 65 | #2,578 | 62 | #1,969 |
| 2003 | 46 | #3,216 | 59 | #1,977 |
| 2002 | 57 | #2,695 | 47 | #2,240 |
| 2001 | 58 | #2,621 | 47 | #2,210 |
| 2000 | 63 | #2,449 | 69 | #1,677 |
| 1995 | 60 | #2,231 | 43 | #1,977 |
| 1990 | 69 | #1,983 | 69 | #1,345 |
| 1985 | 90 | #1,422 | 68 | #1,130 |
| 1980 | 59 | #1,859 | 34 | #1,715 |
| 1975 | 53 | #1,767 | 46 | #1,272 |
| 1970 | 29 | #2,558 | 44 | #1,258 |
| 1965 | 28 | #2,278 | 45 | #1,121 |
| 1960 | 26 | #2,352 | 52 | #1,079 |
| 1955 | 35 | #1,790 | 59 | #982 |
| 1950 | 41 | #1,444 | 37 | #1,198 |
| 1945 | 30 | #1,505 | 17 | #1,676 |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,420 | 9 | #2,613 |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 7 | #3,628 |
| 1920 | — | — | 9 | #3,128 |
| 1915 | — | — | 6 | #3,698 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Michal
- Michal Politician · b. -1000
- Michal Kováč Politician · 1930–2016
- Michaël Dudok de Wit Film director · b. 1953
- Michal Bílek Soccer player · b. 1965
- Michal Kadlec Soccer player · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Michal mean?
From Hebrew מִיכַל (mikhál, “Michal”).
How popular is the name Michal in 2025?
Michal ranked #4,320 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Michal?
7,813 babies have been named Michal in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Michal most popular?
Michal peaked in 1985, when 158 newborns received the name.
Is Michal a boy or girl name?
Michal is used for both: about 52% of babies named Michal have been girls and 48% boys.
Is the name Michal rising or falling?
Michal has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Michal?
Well-known people named Michal include Michal (politician), Michal Kováč (politician), Michaël Dudok de Wit (film director).