Baby Names US
boys' name ★ peaked 1956

Michiel

Gender Boy Rank 2025 Below top lists
Rank 2025
–
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Michiel
How common
–
boys born in 2025
Peak year
1956
39 babies
All-time total
1,045
#5,006 all-time among boys
First recorded
1915
in Social Security records

Michiel popularity over time

1,045 babies have been named Michiel since 1915, 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
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BoysGirls

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 Girls Boys Total Per year Change Best rank
1880s – – – – – –
1890s – – – – – –
1900s – – – – – –
1910s – 5 5 1 – #4,196
1920s – 7 7 1 +40% #3,711
1930s – 12 12 1 +71% #3,069
1940s – 145 145 15 +1108% #1,196
1950s – 315 315 32 +117% #1,187
1960s 5 261 266 27 -16% #1,273
1970s – 145 145 15 -45% #1,777
1980s – 80 80 8 -45% #3,201
1990s – 46 46 5 -43% #4,989
2000s – 24 24 2 -48% #9,289
2010s – – – – – –
2020s (to 2025) – – – – – –

The story of Michiel

Michiel 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 1915, 1,045 American babies have been named Michiel. Its peak came in 1956, when 39 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 Michiel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Michiel?

The median living Michiel is about 61 years old; half are between 51 and 70. An estimated 800 people named Michiel are alive in the United States today.

median 61 020406080100

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

Michiel 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
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2024 – – – –
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2022 – – – –
2021 – – – –
2020 – – – –
2019 – – – –
2018 – – – –
2017 – – – –
2016 – – – –
2015 – – – –
2014 – – – –
2013 – – – –
2012 – – – –
2011 – – – –
2010 – – – –
2009 – – – –
2008 – – – –
2007 – – – –
2006 – – 8 #9,289
2005 – – 6 #11,024
2004 – – – –
2003 – – 5 #12,121
2002 – – – –
2001 – – – –
2000 – – 5 #11,577
1995 – – 6 #8,518
1990 – – 6 #7,775
1985 – – 6 #6,259
1980 – – 14 #3,201
1975 – – 13 #3,019
1970 – – 25 #1,777
1965 – – 23 #1,654
1960 – – 32 #1,419
1955 – – 34 #1,304
1950 – – 32 #1,284
1945 – – 12 #2,093
1940 – – – –
1935 – – – –
1930 – – – –
1925 – – – –
1920 – – 7 #3,711
1915 – – 5 #4,196
1910 – – – –
1905 – – – –
1900 – – – –
1895 – – – –
1890 – – – –
1885 – – – –
1880 – – – –

Famous people named Michiel

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

  1. 1 Michiel Huisman Michiel Huisman Dutch actor (born 1981) Contemporary
  2. 2 Michiel de Ruyter Michiel de Ruyter Dutch States Navy officer (1607–1676) 17th century
  3. 3 Michiel Sweerts Michiel Sweerts Flemish painter and printmaker (1618–1664) 17th century

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

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

How old is the average Michiel?

The median living Michiel is about 61 years old. Half of all living Michiels are between 51 and 70 years old.

How many people named Michiel are alive today?

An estimated 800 people named Michiel are alive in the United States, based on 1,045 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Michiel in 2025?

Michiel 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 Michiel?

1,045 babies have been named Michiel in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Michiel most popular?

Michiel peaked in 1956, when 39 newborns received the name.

Is Michiel a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Michiel rising or falling?

Michiel has been roughly stable over the past decade.

Who are famous people named Michiel?

Well-known people named Michiel include Michiel Huisman (actor), Michiel de Ruyter (military personnel), Michiel Sweerts (painter).

Names like Michiel

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

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