Boys name · Alabama
Michael in Alabama
As of 2025, Michael was the #24 most common boys name in Alabama, drawn from 116 births that year. Its total reaches 59,026 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1914.
Popularity over time
Michael in Alabama, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 | #401 |
| 1931 | 5 | #502 |
| 1946 | 316 | #26 |
| 1962 | 1,223 | #2 |
| 1978 | 932 | #3 |
| 1994 | 581 | #5 |
| 2009 | 270 | #9 |
| 2025 | 116 | #24 |
Rank swung between #1 (1971) and #518 (1928) in Alabama, from #401 in 1914 to #24 in 2025.
Alabama had the most Michael births in 1958, with 1,445. Its highest rank among boys names in Alabama was #1, in 1971.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in New York in 1956. See Michael in every state →
How popular is Michael in Alabama?
As of 2025, Michael was the #24 most common boys name in Alabama, drawn from 116 births that year. Its total reaches 59,026 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1914.
How many babies are named Michael in Alabama?
Alabama recorded 116 births of babies named Michael in 2025.
What is the rank of Michael in Alabama?
Michael's 2025 rank among boys names in Alabama was #24.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.