Migel
Every Migel since 1920 — 1,718 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Migel
Migel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,256 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1920, 1,718 American babies have been named Migel. Its peak came in 1993, when 52 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Migel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Migel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,256 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,426 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #13,394 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11,668 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,696 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,896 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,898 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,631 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,868 |
| 2008 | 34 | #3,324 |
| 2007 | 34 | #3,288 |
| 2006 | 39 | #2,913 |
| 2005 | 35 | #2,996 |
| 2004 | 31 | #3,195 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3,249 |
| 2002 | 38 | #2,585 |
| 2001 | 41 | #2,410 |
| 2000 | 48 | #2,117 |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,081 |
| 1990 | 45 | #1,772 |
| 1985 | 33 | #1,826 |
| 1980 | 29 | #1,941 |
| 1975 | 23 | #2,043 |
| 1970 | 12 | #2,829 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,416 |
| 1955 | 8 | #3,129 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #3,625 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,195 |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,672 |
| 1920 | 5 | #4,743 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Migel in 2025?
Migel ranked #13,256 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Migel?
1,718 babies have been named Migel in the United States since 1920, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Migel most popular?
Migel peaked in 1993, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Migel a boy or girl name?
Migel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Migel rising or falling?
Migel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.