Boys name · Illinois
Michael in Illinois
Michael was the 15th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 329 babies named Michael that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 257,375 babies Michael.
Popularity over time
Michael in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 63 | 31st |
| 1926 | 181 | 61st |
| 1943 | 1,714 | 10th |
| 1959 | 5,717 | 1st |
| 1976 | 3,678 | 1st |
| 1992 | 2,864 | 1st |
| 2009 | 808 | 4th |
| 2025 | 329 | 15th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 31st in 1910 to 15th in 2025.
The most babies named Michael in Illinois in a single year was 6,230, in 1957. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1952.
Across the country, Michael reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1956). See Michael in every state →
How popular is Michael in Illinois?
Michael was the 15th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 329 babies named Michael that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 257,375 babies Michael.
How many babies are named Michael in Illinois?
In 2025, 329 babies were named Michael in Illinois. The most babies named Michael in Illinois in a single year was 6,230, in 1957.
What is the rank of Michael in Illinois?
Michael ranked 15th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1952.
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.