Boys name · Ohio
Michael in Ohio
Michael was the 17th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 324 babies named Michael that year. Since 1910, Ohio families have named 230,193 babies Michael.
Popularity over time
Michael in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 39 | 37th |
| 1926 | 136 | 69th |
| 1943 | 1,408 | 12th |
| 1959 | 4,661 | 3rd |
| 1976 | 3,711 | 1st |
| 1992 | 2,431 | 1st |
| 2009 | 671 | 7th |
| 2025 | 324 | 17th |
Its rank among boys names in Ohio climbed from 37th in 1910 to 17th in 2025.
The most babies named Michael in Ohio in a single year was 5,433, in 1957. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1953.
Across the country, Michael reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1956). See Michael in every state →
How popular is Michael in Ohio?
Michael was the 17th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 324 babies named Michael that year. Since 1910, Ohio families have named 230,193 babies Michael.
How many babies are named Michael in Ohio?
In 2025, 324 babies were named Michael in Ohio. The most babies named Michael in Ohio in a single year was 5,433, in 1957.
What is the rank of Michael in Ohio?
Michael ranked 17th among boys names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1953.
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.