Boys name · New Jersey
Michael in New Jersey
Michael was the 7th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 343 babies named Michael that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 170,624 babies Michael.
Popularity over time
Michael in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 77 | 10th |
| 1926 | 336 | 22nd |
| 1943 | 830 | 12th |
| 1959 | 3,086 | 3rd |
| 1976 | 2,543 | 1st |
| 1992 | 2,532 | 1st |
| 2009 | 804 | 1st |
| 2025 | 343 | 7th |
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey climbed from 10th in 1910 to 7th in 2025.
The most babies named Michael in New Jersey in a single year was 3,378, in 1961. 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 New Jersey?
Michael was the 7th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 343 babies named Michael that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 170,624 babies Michael.
How many babies are named Michael in New Jersey?
In 2025, 343 babies were named Michael in New Jersey. The most babies named Michael in New Jersey in a single year was 3,378, in 1961.
What is the rank of Michael in New Jersey?
Michael ranked 7th among boys names in New Jersey 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.