Migel: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

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	52	5	–	#2,282
1930s	42	4	-19%	#2,590
1940s	54	5	+29%	#2,728
1950s	83	8	+54%	#2,346
1960s	67	7	-19%	#2,268
1970s	205	21	+206%	#1,859
1980s	345	35	+68%	#1,433
1990s	449	45	+30%	#1,640
2000s	349	35	-22%	#2,117
2010s	60	6	-83%	#4,631
2020s (to 2025)	12	2	-67%	#10,426

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

#2,282

1930s

-19%

#2,590

1940s

+29%

#2,728

1950s

+54%

#2,346

1960s

-19%

#2,268

1970s

205

+206%

#1,859

1980s

345

+68%

#1,433

1990s

449

+30%

#1,640

2000s

349

-22%

#2,117

2010s

-83%

#4,631

2020s (to 2025)

-67%

#10,426

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.

How old are people named Migel?

The median living Migel is about 34 years old; half are between 25 and 44. An estimated 1,500 people named Migel 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.

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

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

How old is the average Migel?

The median living Migel is about 34 years old. Half of all living Migels are between 25 and 44 years old.

How many people named Migel are alive today?

An estimated 1,500 people named Migel are alive in the United States, based on 1,718 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

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.

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Migel popularity over time

The story of Migel

How old are people named Migel?

Migel year by year

Frequently asked questions

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