Michale
Every Michale since 1922 — 3,618 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Michale
Michale is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1922, 3,618 American babies have been named Michale — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1973, when 96 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Michale stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Michale 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,755 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #11,528 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #13,481 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,593 |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #7,862 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #7,912 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,893 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,934 | 19 | #4,968 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #8,100 |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,652 |
| 2007 | — | — | 12 | #6,940 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13 | #6,346 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,950 |
| 2004 | — | — | 11 | #6,830 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,143 | 11 | #6,570 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,624 |
| 2001 | — | — | 13 | #5,572 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,720 |
| 1995 | — | — | 24 | #2,994 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,975 | 59 | #1,481 |
| 1985 | — | — | 68 | #1,131 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,604 | 55 | #1,255 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,659 | 78 | #929 |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,160 | 71 | #955 |
| 1965 | — | — | 59 | #961 |
| 1960 | 5 | #7,008 | 51 | #1,090 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,437 | 57 | #999 |
| 1950 | — | — | 38 | #1,175 |
| 1945 | 5 | #5,031 | 16 | #1,742 |
| 1940 | — | — | 6 | #3,351 |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Michale in 2025?
Michale did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Michale?
3,618 babies have been named Michale in the United States since 1922, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Michale most popular?
Michale peaked in 1973, when 96 newborns received the name.
Is Michale a boy or girl name?
Michale is used for both: about 10% of babies named Michale have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Michale rising or falling?
Michale is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.