Boys name · Michigan
Michael in Michigan
Michael was the 19th most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 227 babies named Michael that year. Since 1910, Michigan families have named 198,640 babies Michael.
Popularity over time
Michael in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 16 | 53rd |
| 1926 | 132 | 65th |
| 1943 | 1,536 | 9th |
| 1959 | 4,191 | 2nd |
| 1976 | 2,909 | 1st |
| 1992 | 2,066 | 1st |
| 2009 | 508 | 6th |
| 2025 | 227 | 19th |
Its rank among boys names in Michigan climbed from 53rd in 1910 to 19th in 2025.
The most babies named Michael in Michigan in a single year was 4,931, 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 Michigan?
Michael was the 19th most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 227 babies named Michael that year. Since 1910, Michigan families have named 198,640 babies Michael.
How many babies are named Michael in Michigan?
In 2025, 227 babies were named Michael in Michigan. The most babies named Michael in Michigan in a single year was 4,931, in 1957.
What is the rank of Michael in Michigan?
Michael ranked 19th among boys names in Michigan 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.