Boys name · South Dakota
Michael in South Dakota
Michael was the 38th most popular boys name in South Dakota in 2025, with 23 babies named Michael that year. Since 1912, South Dakota families have named 13,016 babies Michael.
Popularity over time
Michael in South Dakota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 | 80th |
| 1932 | 9 | 139th |
| 1948 | 233 | 7th |
| 1963 | 294 | 1st |
| 1979 | 193 | 2nd |
| 1994 | 96 | 6th |
| 2010 | 28 | 38th |
| 2025 | 23 | 38th |
Its rank among boys names in South Dakota climbed from 80th in 1912 to 38th in 2025.
The most babies named Michael in South Dakota in a single year was 375, in 1955. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1954.
Across the country, Michael reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1956). See Michael in every state →
How popular is Michael in South Dakota?
Michael was the 38th most popular boys name in South Dakota in 2025, with 23 babies named Michael that year. Since 1912, South Dakota families have named 13,016 babies Michael.
How many babies are named Michael in South Dakota?
In 2025, 23 babies were named Michael in South Dakota. The most babies named Michael in South Dakota in a single year was 375, in 1955.
What is the rank of Michael in South Dakota?
Michael ranked 38th among boys names in South Dakota in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1954.
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.