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How Many People Are Named Michel?
Estimated people named Michel living in the U.S. today
11,300
Gender distribution
72% male · 28% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 14,061
- Peak year: 1957 (325 births)
- Estimated living today: 11,300
Michel by age group — who carries the name today?
Michel popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Michel
Michel has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 14,061 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 11,300 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 30,248 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Michels 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 Michel in the US?
An estimated 11,300 people named Michel are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Michel rare — about 1 in 30,248 Americans.
Is Michel a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Michel is 72% male and 28% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Michel most popular?
Michel peaked in 1957, when 325 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Michel?
Michel ranks #2,245 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 53 out of 100 (higher means rarer).