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How Many People Are Named Michal?
Estimated people named Michal living in the U.S. today
6,781
Gender distribution
48% male · 52% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 7,762
- Peak year: 1985 (158 births)
- Estimated living today: 6,781
Michal by age group — who carries the name today?
Michal popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Michal
Michal has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 7,762 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 6,781 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 50,406 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Michals 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 Michal in the US?
An estimated 6,781 people named Michal are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Michal very rare — about 1 in 50,406 Americans.
Is Michal a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Michal is 48% male and 52% female, so it is predominantly a gender-neutral name.
When was Michal most popular?
Michal peaked in 1985, when 158 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Michal?
Michal ranks #3,031 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 55 out of 100 (higher means rarer).