Boys name · New York
Michael in New York
Babies born in New York have been named Michael 441,269 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910. In 2025 it was the #13 most common boys name there, on 604 births.
Popularity over time
Michael in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 216 | #15 |
| 1926 | 989 | #20 |
| 1943 | 3,483 | #8 |
| 1959 | 8,689 | #2 |
| 1976 | 5,917 | #1 |
| 1992 | 5,207 | #1 |
| 2009 | 1,716 | #1 |
| 2025 | 604 | #13 |
Its rank among boys names in New York ran from #1 in 1956 to #22 in 1924, starting at #15 in 1910 and ending at #13 in 2025.
Michael had its most births in New York in 1963, when 9,236 babies were given the name. Its highest rank among boys names in New York was #1, in 1956.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in New York in 1956. See Michael in every state →
How popular is Michael in New York?
Babies born in New York have been named Michael 441,269 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910. In 2025 it was the #13 most common boys name there, on 604 births.
How many babies are named Michael in New York?
In 2025, 604 babies born in New York were named Michael.
What is the rank of Michael in New York?
In 2025, Michael sat at #13 on the boys list for New York.
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.