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How Many People Are Named Michaela?
Estimated people named Michaela living in the U.S. today
51,557
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 53,372
- Peak year: 1997 (3,405 births)
- Estimated living today: 51,557
Michaela by age group — who carries the name today?
Michaela popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Michaela
Michaela has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 53,372 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 51,557 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 6,630 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Michaelas 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 Michaela in the US?
An estimated 51,557 people named Michaela are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Michaela rare — about 1 in 6,630 Americans.
Is Michaela a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Michaela is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Michaela most popular?
Michaela peaked in 1997, when 3,405 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Michaela?
Michaela ranks #886 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 45 out of 100 (higher means rarer).