Boys name · Tennessee
Michael in Tennessee
The SSA records 74,684 Michael births in Tennessee, counting years with 5 or more from 1914. In 2025 it stood as the #28 most popular boys name, from 188 births that year.
Popularity over time
Michael in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 8 | #237 |
| 1932 | 8 | #312 |
| 1948 | 737 | #10 |
| 1963 | 1,390 | #3 |
| 1979 | 1,247 | #1 |
| 1994 | 778 | #4 |
| 2010 | 334 | #12 |
| 2025 | 188 | #28 |
Its busiest year in Tennessee was 1956, with 1,652 Michael births. Michael's highest rank in Tennessee was #1, set in 1972.
Michael started at #237 in 1914 and finished at #28 in 2025 on the boys list in Tennessee, with a high of #1 in 1972 and a low of #474 in 1921.
Nationally, Michael's strongest state was New York, where it hit #1 in 1956. See Michael in every state →
How popular is Michael in Tennessee?
The SSA records 74,684 Michael births in Tennessee, counting years with 5 or more from 1914. In 2025 it stood as the #28 most popular boys name, from 188 births that year.
How many babies are named Michael in Tennessee?
In 2025, 188 babies born in Tennessee were named Michael.
What is the rank of Michael in Tennessee?
Michael's 2025 rank among boys names in Tennessee was #28.
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.