Boys name · Maryland
Michael in Maryland
Michael was the 12th most popular boys name in Maryland in 2025, with 151 babies named Michael that year. Since 1910, Maryland families have named 78,386 babies Michael.
Popularity over time
Michael in Maryland, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 10 | 53rd |
| 1926 | 38 | 65th |
| 1943 | 323 | 14th |
| 1959 | 1,639 | 1st |
| 1976 | 1,066 | 1st |
| 1992 | 1,141 | 1st |
| 2009 | 391 | 1st |
| 2025 | 151 | 12th |
Its rank among boys names in Maryland climbed from 53rd in 1910 to 12th in 2025.
The most babies named Michael in Maryland in a single year was 1,793, in 1957. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1954.
Across the country, Michael reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1956). See Michael in every state →
How popular is Michael in Maryland?
Michael was the 12th most popular boys name in Maryland in 2025, with 151 babies named Michael that year. Since 1910, Maryland families have named 78,386 babies Michael.
How many babies are named Michael in Maryland?
In 2025, 151 babies were named Michael in Maryland. The most babies named Michael in Maryland in a single year was 1,793, in 1957.
What is the rank of Michael in Maryland?
Michael ranked 12th among boys names in Maryland in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1954.
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.