Boys name · Kentucky
Michael in Kentucky
Michael was the 30th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 115 babies named Michael that year. Since 1912, Kentucky families have named 63,255 babies Michael.
Popularity over time
Michael in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 | 202nd |
| 1928 | 18 | 199th |
| 1944 | 322 | 20th |
| 1960 | 1,187 | 3rd |
| 1977 | 1,272 | 2nd |
| 1993 | 623 | 2nd |
| 2009 | 245 | 13th |
| 2025 | 115 | 30th |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 202nd in 1912 to 30th in 2025.
The most babies named Michael in Kentucky in a single year was 1,459, in 1954. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1973.
Across the country, Michael reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1956). See Michael in every state →
How popular is Michael in Kentucky?
Michael was the 30th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 115 babies named Michael that year. Since 1912, Kentucky families have named 63,255 babies Michael.
How many babies are named Michael in Kentucky?
In 2025, 115 babies were named Michael in Kentucky. The most babies named Michael in Kentucky in a single year was 1,459, in 1954.
What is the rank of Michael in Kentucky?
Michael ranked 30th among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1973.
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.