Boys name · Alabama
Michael in Alabama
Michael was the 24th most popular boys name in Alabama in 2025, with 116 babies named Michael that year. Since 1914, Alabama families have named 59,026 babies Michael.
Popularity over time
Michael in Alabama, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 | 401st |
| 1931 | 5 | 502nd |
| 1946 | 316 | 26th |
| 1962 | 1,223 | 2nd |
| 1978 | 932 | 3rd |
| 1994 | 581 | 5th |
| 2009 | 270 | 9th |
| 2025 | 116 | 24th |
Its rank among boys names in Alabama climbed from 401st in 1914 to 24th in 2025.
The most babies named Michael in Alabama in a single year was 1,445, in 1958. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1971.
Across the country, Michael reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1956). See Michael in every state →
How popular is Michael in Alabama?
Michael was the 24th most popular boys name in Alabama in 2025, with 116 babies named Michael that year. Since 1914, Alabama families have named 59,026 babies Michael.
How many babies are named Michael in Alabama?
In 2025, 116 babies were named Michael in Alabama. The most babies named Michael in Alabama in a single year was 1,445, in 1958.
What is the rank of Michael in Alabama?
Michael ranked 24th among boys names in Alabama in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1971.
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.