girls' name · peaked 1988

Micole

Every Micole since 1968 — 577 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.010.020.0318801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1988Girls
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Micole
Peak year
1988
39 babies
All-time total
577
since 1968

The story of Micole

Micole 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 1968, 577 American babies have been named Micole. Its peak came in 1988, when 39 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 Micole stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Micole year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005 5 #18,287
2004 8 #12,375
2003 5 #17,490
2002
2001 8 #11,696
2000
1995 10 #8,523
1990 11 #7,680
1985 19 #4,228
1980 19 #4,090
1975 20 #3,476
1970 15 #3,988
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Micole in 2025?

Micole 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 Micole?

577 babies have been named Micole in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Micole most popular?

Micole peaked in 1988, when 39 newborns received the name.

Is Micole a boy or girl name?

Micole is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Micole rising or falling?

Micole has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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