Michail: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Michail

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1971

17 babies

All-time total

589

#7,151 all-time among boys

First recorded

1944

in Social Security records

Michail popularity over time

589 babies have been named Michail since 1944, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	32	3	–	#2,908
1950s	89	9	+178%	#2,181
1960s	85	9	-4%	#2,234
1970s	105	11	+24%	#2,339
1980s	68	7	-35%	#3,585
1990s	88	9	+29%	#4,270
2000s	72	7	-18%	#4,505
2010s	50	5	-31%	#6,971
2020s (to 2025)	–	–	–	–

The story of Michail

Michail 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 1944, 589 American babies have been named Michail. Its peak came in 1971, when 17 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 Michail stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Michail?

The median living Michail is about 43 years old; half are between 26 and 58. An estimated 500 people named Michail are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Michail year by year

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

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–
2024	–	–
2023	–	–
2022	–	–
2021	–	–
2020	–	–
2019	7	#10,457
2018	5	#13,480
2017	12	#6,971
2016	–	–
2015	6	#11,638
2014	–	–
2013	–	–
2012	8	#9,425
2011	5	#13,661
2010	7	#10,390
2009	7	#10,614
2008	–	–
2007	6	#11,873
2006	7	#10,288
2005	6	#11,023
2004	7	#9,609
2003	7	#9,302
2002	8	#8,198
2001	7	#8,923
2000	17	#4,505
1995	5	#9,816
1990	7	#6,913
1985	5	#7,230
1980	7	#5,311
1975	17	#2,509
1970	11	#3,011
1965	14	#2,234
1960	10	#2,804
1955	12	#2,394
1950	7	#3,228
1945	7	#2,908
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Famous people named Michail

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Michail Antonio Footballer (born 1990) Contemporary
2 Michail Stasinopoulos Greek jurist and politician (1903–2002) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Michail, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Michail?

The median living Michail is about 43 years old. Half of all living Michails are between 26 and 58 years old.

How many people named Michail are alive today?

An estimated 500 people named Michail are alive in the United States, based on 589 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Michail in 2025?

Michail 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 Michail?

589 babies have been named Michail in the United States since 1944, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Michail most popular?

Michail peaked in 1971, when 17 newborns received the name.

Is Michail a boy or girl name?

Michail is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Michail rising or falling?

Michail is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Michail?

Well-known people named Michail include Michail Antonio (soccer player), Michail Stasinopoulos (politician).

Names like Michail

Names that sound and feel close to Michail: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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