Boys name · Massachusetts
Michael in Massachusetts
In SSA data for Massachusetts, 145,902 babies are named Michael across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #22 most popular boys name, with 188 born.
Popularity over time
Michael in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 39 | #30 |
| 1926 | 163 | #43 |
| 1943 | 788 | #15 |
| 1959 | 3,247 | #2 |
| 1976 | 2,034 | #1 |
| 1992 | 1,805 | #1 |
| 2009 | 463 | #4 |
| 2025 | 188 | #22 |
Michael had its most births in Massachusetts in 1958, when 3,322 babies were given the name. Michael's highest rank in Massachusetts was #1, set in 1965.
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts ran from #1 in 1965 to #43 in 1926, starting at #30 in 1910 and ending at #22 in 2025.
Nationally, Michael's strongest state was New York, where it hit #1 in 1956. See Michael in every state →
How popular is Michael in Massachusetts?
In SSA data for Massachusetts, 145,902 babies are named Michael across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #22 most popular boys name, with 188 born.
How many babies are named Michael in Massachusetts?
188 Michael babies were born in Massachusetts in 2025.
What is the rank of Michael in Massachusetts?
In 2025, Michael sat at #22 on the boys list for Massachusetts.
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.