Boys name · California
Michael in California
Michael was the 26th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 875 babies named Michael that year. Since 1910, California families have named 436,105 babies Michael.
Popularity over time
Michael in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 13 | 60th |
| 1926 | 67 | 111th |
| 1943 | 2,418 | 7th |
| 1959 | 7,467 | 2nd |
| 1976 | 6,180 | 1st |
| 1992 | 6,637 | 1st |
| 2009 | 2,350 | 12th |
| 2025 | 875 | 26th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 60th in 1910 to 26th in 2025.
The most babies named Michael in California in a single year was 8,264, in 1957. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1951.
Across the country, Michael reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1956). See Michael in every state →
How popular is Michael in California?
Michael was the 26th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 875 babies named Michael that year. Since 1910, California families have named 436,105 babies Michael.
How many babies are named Michael in California?
In 2025, 875 babies were named Michael in California. The most babies named Michael in California in a single year was 8,264, in 1957.
What is the rank of Michael in California?
Michael ranked 26th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1951.
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.