Michelangelo
Every Michelangelo since 1961 — 1,358 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Michelangelo
Michelangelo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,967 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 1,358 American babies have been named Michelangelo. Its peak came in 2015, when 76 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Michelangelo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Michelangelo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | #2,967 |
| 2024 | 53 | #2,545 |
| 2023 | 44 | #2,873 |
| 2022 | 54 | #2,545 |
| 2021 | 49 | #2,639 |
| 2020 | 43 | #2,826 |
| 2019 | 49 | #2,648 |
| 2018 | 43 | #2,829 |
| 2017 | 65 | #2,122 |
| 2016 | 42 | #2,872 |
| 2015 | 76 | #1,927 |
| 2014 | 74 | #1,952 |
| 2013 | 47 | #2,584 |
| 2012 | 27 | #3,855 |
| 2011 | 33 | #3,346 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3,602 |
| 2009 | 24 | #4,234 |
| 2008 | 28 | #3,799 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,747 |
| 2006 | 25 | #3,960 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,585 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,211 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,924 |
| 2002 | 29 | #3,157 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,685 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,965 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,203 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,412 |
| 1985 | 8 | #5,007 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,761 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,368 |
| 1970 | 12 | #2,828 |
| 1965 | 10 | #2,716 |
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Famous people named Michelangelo
- Michelangelo Painter · 1475–1564
- Michelangelo Antonioni Film director · 1912–2007
- Michelangelo Rampulla Coach · b. 1962
- Michelangelo Albertazzi Soccer player · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Michelangelo in 2025?
Michelangelo ranked #2,967 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Michelangelo?
1,358 babies have been named Michelangelo in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Michelangelo most popular?
Michelangelo peaked in 2015, when 76 newborns received the name.
Is Michelangelo a boy or girl name?
Michelangelo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Michelangelo rising or falling?
Michelangelo is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Michelangelo?
Well-known people named Michelangelo include Michelangelo (painter), Michelangelo Antonioni (film director), Michelangelo Rampulla (coach).