Miquel: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Miquel

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1986

66 babies

All-time total

2,123

#3,269 all-time among boys

First recorded

1926

in Social Security records

Miquel popularity over time

2,123 babies have been named Miquel since 1926, 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

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	–	–	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	6	6	1	–	#4,046
1930s	–	6	6	1	0%	#3,523
1940s	–	22	22	2	+267%	#2,695
1950s	–	123	123	12	+459%	#1,929
1960s	6	171	177	18	+44%	#1,559
1970s	11	350	361	36	+104%	#1,315
1980s	25	494	519	52	+44%	#1,240
1990s	50	426	476	48	-8%	#1,603
2000s	–	264	264	26	-45%	#2,720
2010s	–	125	125	13	-53%	#4,772
2020s (to 2025)	–	44	44	7	-41%	#5,882

The story of Miquel

Miquel 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 1926, 2,123 American babies have been named Miquel. Its peak came in 1986, when 66 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1980s.

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 Miquel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Miquel?

The median living Miquel is about 37 years old; half are between 27 and 48. An estimated 2,000 people named Miquel 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.

Miquel 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	–	–	–	–
2024	–	–	–	–
2023	–	–	8	#9,462
2022	–	–	14	#6,370
2021	–	–	7	#10,432
2020	–	–	15	#5,882
2019	–	–	10	#8,015
2018	–	–	7	#10,383
2017	–	–	10	#7,957
2016	–	–	9	#8,596
2015	–	–	12	#6,952
2014	–	–	12	#6,929
2013	–	–	18	#5,107
2012	–	–	11	#7,384
2011	–	–	20	#4,772
2010	–	–	16	#5,650
2009	–	–	23	#4,380
2008	–	–	16	#5,681
2007	–	–	20	#4,748
2006	–	–	35	#3,132
2005	–	–	24	#3,901
2004	–	–	26	#3,602
2003	–	–	27	#3,419
2002	–	–	30	#3,062
2001	–	–	29	#3,118
2000	–	–	34	#2,720
1995	–	–	45	#1,906
1990	–	–	52	#1,603
1985	–	–	57	#1,273
1980	–	–	49	#1,351
1975	6	#8,667	44	#1,315
1970	–	–	34	#1,450
1965	–	–	21	#1,761
1960	–	–	9	#3,014
1955	–	–	9	#2,909
1950	–	–	7	#3,230
1945	–	–	8	#2,695
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Famous people named Miquel

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

1 Miquel Soler Spanish footballer (born 1965) Contemporary
2 Miquel Nelom Dutch footballer b. 1990 · Contemporary
3 Miquel Crusafont i Pairó Spanish paleontologist (1910–1983) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

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

How old is the average Miquel?

The median living Miquel is about 37 years old. Half of all living Miquels are between 27 and 48 years old.

How many people named Miquel are alive today?

An estimated 2,000 people named Miquel are alive in the United States, based on 2,123 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Miquel in 2025?

Miquel 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 Miquel?

2,123 babies have been named Miquel in the United States since 1926, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Miquel most popular?

Miquel peaked in 1986, when 66 newborns received the name.

Is Miquel a boy or girl name?

Miquel is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 96% of babies with the name.

Is the name Miquel rising or falling?

Miquel is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Miquel?

Well-known people named Miquel include Miquel Soler (soccer player), Miquel Nelom (soccer player), Miquel Crusafont i Pairó (politician).

Names like Miquel

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

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