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How Many People Are Named Michelle?
Estimated people named Michelle living in the U.S. today
742,523
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 819,099
- Peak year: 1969 (34,457 births)
- Estimated living today: 742,523
Michelle by age group — who carries the name today?
Michelle popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Michelle
Michelle has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 819,099 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 742,523 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 460 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Michelles 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 Michelle in the US?
An estimated 742,523 people named Michelle are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Michelle common — about 1 in 460 Americans.
Is Michelle a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Michelle is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Michelle most popular?
Michelle peaked in 1969, when 34,457 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Michelle?
Michelle ranks #46 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 31 out of 100 (higher means rarer).