Micheal
Anglicised form of Irish Mícheál or Scottish Gaelic Mìcheal.
Every Micheal since 1880 — 156,555 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Micheal
Micheal is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,406 in 2025 with 130 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 156,555 American babies have been named Micheal. Its peak came in 1957, when 4,861 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Micheal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Micheal 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 | — | — | 130 | #1,406 |
| 2024 | — | — | 144 | #1,336 |
| 2023 | — | — | 156 | #1,246 |
| 2022 | — | — | 146 | #1,304 |
| 2021 | — | — | 174 | #1,154 |
| 2020 | — | — | 193 | #1,048 |
| 2019 | — | — | 173 | #1,131 |
| 2018 | — | — | 204 | #1,013 |
| 2017 | — | — | 243 | #887 |
| 2016 | — | — | 242 | #899 |
| 2015 | — | — | 268 | #839 |
| 2014 | — | — | 281 | #811 |
| 2013 | — | — | 349 | #687 |
| 2012 | — | — | 360 | #658 |
| 2011 | — | — | 423 | #591 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,936 | 461 | #548 |
| 2009 | — | — | 540 | #502 |
| 2008 | — | — | 584 | #475 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,501 | 647 | #435 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,477 | 690 | #418 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,282 | 684 | #407 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,688 | 695 | #390 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,487 | 771 | #356 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,228 | 791 | #347 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,604 | 875 | #323 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,654 | 994 | #302 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,864 | 1,156 | #247 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,632 | 1,771 | #175 |
| 1985 | 42 | #2,387 | 1,758 | #155 |
| 1980 | 57 | #1,898 | 2,152 | #132 |
| 1975 | 53 | #1,768 | 2,441 | #104 |
| 1970 | 43 | #1,978 | 2,632 | #126 |
| 1965 | 37 | #1,900 | 2,763 | #118 |
| 1960 | 32 | #2,043 | 4,133 | #105 |
| 1955 | 16 | #2,921 | 4,530 | #87 |
| 1950 | 17 | #2,507 | 2,823 | #104 |
| 1945 | — | — | 951 | #173 |
| 1940 | — | — | 298 | #333 |
| 1935 | — | — | 129 | #507 |
| 1930 | — | — | 123 | #539 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,531 | 163 | #477 |
| 1920 | — | — | 174 | #462 |
| 1915 | — | — | 172 | #412 |
| 1910 | — | — | 25 | #577 |
| 1905 | — | — | 31 | #377 |
| 1900 | — | — | 20 | #547 |
| 1895 | — | — | 8 | #843 |
| 1890 | — | — | 12 | #588 |
| 1885 | — | — | 11 | #594 |
| 1880 | — | — | 20 | #390 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Micheal mean?
Anglicised form of Irish Mícheál or Scottish Gaelic Mìcheal.
How popular is the name Micheal in 2025?
Micheal ranked #1,406 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 130 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Micheal?
156,555 babies have been named Micheal in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Micheal most popular?
Micheal peaked in 1957, when 4,861 newborns received the name.
Is Micheal a boy or girl name?
Micheal is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Micheal rising or falling?
Micheal is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.