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How Many People Are Named Micaela?
Estimated people named Micaela living in the U.S. today
13,493
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 14,809
- Peak year: 1995 (585 births)
- Estimated living today: 13,493
Micaela by age group — who carries the name today?
Micaela popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Micaela
Micaela has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 14,809 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 13,493 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 25,332 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Micaelas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Micaela in the US?
An estimated 13,493 people named Micaela are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Micaela rare — about 1 in 25,332 Americans.
Is Micaela a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Micaela is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Micaela most popular?
Micaela peaked in 1995, when 585 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Micaela?
Micaela ranks #1,988 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 52 out of 100 (higher means rarer).