Boys name · Pennsylvania
Michael in Pennsylvania
Michael was the 10th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 385 babies named Michael that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 272,409 babies Michael.
Popularity over time
Michael in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 219 | 14th |
| 1926 | 797 | 22nd |
| 1943 | 1,740 | 14th |
| 1959 | 5,482 | 4th |
| 1976 | 4,155 | 1st |
| 1992 | 2,763 | 1st |
| 2009 | 816 | 1st |
| 2025 | 385 | 10th |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania climbed from 14th in 1910 to 10th in 2025.
The most babies named Michael in Pennsylvania in a single year was 5,753, in 1957. 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 Pennsylvania?
Michael was the 10th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 385 babies named Michael that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 272,409 babies Michael.
How many babies are named Michael in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 385 babies were named Michael in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Michael in Pennsylvania in a single year was 5,753, in 1957.
What is the rank of Michael in Pennsylvania?
Michael ranked 10th among boys names in Pennsylvania 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.