Boys name · New York
Michael in New York
Michael was the 13th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 604 babies named Michael that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 441,269 babies Michael.
Popularity over time
Michael in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 216 | 15th |
| 1926 | 989 | 20th |
| 1943 | 3,483 | 8th |
| 1959 | 8,689 | 2nd |
| 1976 | 5,917 | 1st |
| 1992 | 5,207 | 1st |
| 2009 | 1,716 | 1st |
| 2025 | 604 | 13th |
Its rank among boys names in New York climbed from 15th in 1910 to 13th in 2025.
The most babies named Michael in New York in a single year was 9,236, in 1963. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1956.
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 York?
Michael was the 13th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 604 babies named Michael that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 441,269 babies Michael.
How many babies are named Michael in New York?
In 2025, 604 babies were named Michael in New York. The most babies named Michael in New York in a single year was 9,236, in 1963.
What is the rank of Michael in New York?
Michael ranked 13th among boys names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1956.
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.