Boys name · Massachusetts
Michael in Massachusetts
Michael was the 22nd most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 188 babies named Michael that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 145,902 babies Michael.
Popularity over time
Michael in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 39 | 30th |
| 1926 | 163 | 43rd |
| 1943 | 788 | 15th |
| 1959 | 3,247 | 2nd |
| 1976 | 2,034 | 1st |
| 1992 | 1,805 | 1st |
| 2009 | 463 | 4th |
| 2025 | 188 | 22nd |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts climbed from 30th in 1910 to 22nd in 2025.
The most babies named Michael in Massachusetts in a single year was 3,322, in 1958. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1965.
Across the country, Michael reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1956). See Michael in every state →
How popular is Michael in Massachusetts?
Michael was the 22nd most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 188 babies named Michael that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 145,902 babies Michael.
How many babies are named Michael in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 188 babies were named Michael in Massachusetts. The most babies named Michael in Massachusetts in a single year was 3,322, in 1958.
What is the rank of Michael in Massachusetts?
Michael ranked 22nd among boys names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1965.
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.