Boys name · Pennsylvania
Michael in Pennsylvania
As of 2025, Michael was the #10 most common boys name in Pennsylvania, drawn from 385 births that year. Its total reaches 272,409 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Michael in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 219 | #14 |
| 1926 | 797 | #22 |
| 1943 | 1,740 | #14 |
| 1959 | 5,482 | #4 |
| 1976 | 4,155 | #1 |
| 1992 | 2,763 | #1 |
| 2009 | 816 | #1 |
| 2025 | 385 | #10 |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania ran from #1 in 1965 to #28 in 1933, starting at #14 in 1910 and ending at #10 in 2025.
Michael had its most births in Pennsylvania in 1957, when 5,753 babies were given the name. In 1965 it reached #1, its highest boys-name rank in Pennsylvania.
Across the country, Michael reached its highest rank of #1 in New York (1956). See Michael in every state →
How popular is Michael in Pennsylvania?
As of 2025, Michael was the #10 most common boys name in Pennsylvania, drawn from 385 births that year. Its total reaches 272,409 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Michael in Pennsylvania?
385 Michael babies were born in Pennsylvania in 2025.
What is the rank of Michael in Pennsylvania?
Michael ranked #10 among boys names in Pennsylvania in 2025.
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.