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How Many People Are Named Michele?
Estimated people named Michele living in the U.S. today
189,482
Gender distribution
1% male · 99% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 226,031
- Peak year: 1968 (11,281 births)
- Estimated living today: 189,482
Michele by age group — who carries the name today?
Michele popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Michele
Michele has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 226,031 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 189,482 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,804 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Micheles 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 Michele in the US?
An estimated 189,482 people named Michele are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Michele uncommon — about 1 in 1,804 Americans.
Is Michele a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Michele is 1% male and 99% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Michele most popular?
Michele peaked in 1968, when 11,281 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Michele?
Michele ranks #288 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 38 out of 100 (higher means rarer).