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How Many People Are Named Micheal?
Estimated people named Micheal living in the U.S. today
127,215
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 156,423
- Peak year: 1957 (4,860 births)
- Estimated living today: 127,215
Micheal by age group — who carries the name today?
Micheal popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Micheal
Micheal has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 156,423 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 127,215 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,687 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Micheals 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 Micheal in the US?
An estimated 127,215 people named Micheal are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Micheal uncommon — about 1 in 2,687 Americans.
Is Micheal a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Micheal is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Micheal most popular?
Micheal peaked in 1957, when 4,860 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Micheal?
Micheal ranks #428 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).