Micheline
Every Micheline since 1919 — 1,266 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Micheline
Micheline 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 1919, 1,266 American babies have been named Micheline. Its peak came in 1951, when 50 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 Micheline stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Micheline 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 | 6 | #14,686 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,778 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,283 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,729 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,064 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,865 |
| 1990 | 15 | #6,031 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,564 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,776 |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,286 |
| 1970 | 33 | #2,338 |
| 1965 | 37 | #1,901 |
| 1960 | 19 | #2,879 |
| 1955 | 18 | #2,691 |
| 1950 | 44 | #1,391 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,698 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,832 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 5 | #5,035 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,780 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Micheline
- Micheline Calmy-Rey Politician · b. 1945
- Micheline Presle Actor · b. 1922
- Micheline Ostermeyer Athlete · 1922–2001
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Micheline in 2025?
Micheline 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 Micheline?
1,266 babies have been named Micheline in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Micheline most popular?
Micheline peaked in 1951, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Micheline a boy or girl name?
Micheline is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Micheline rising or falling?
Micheline is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Micheline?
Well-known people named Micheline include Micheline Calmy-Rey (politician), Micheline Presle (actor), Micheline Ostermeyer (athlete).