Miquel
Every Miquel since 1926 — 2,123 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Miquel
- Miquel Crusafont i Pairó Politician · 1910–1983
- Miquel Soler Soccer player · b. 1965
- Miquel Nelom Soccer player · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
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 Crusafont i Pairó (politician), Miquel Soler (soccer player), Miquel Nelom (soccer player).