Boys name · Tennessee
Michael in Tennessee
Michael was the 28th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 188 babies named Michael that year. Since 1914, Tennessee families have named 74,684 babies Michael.
Popularity over time
Michael in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 8 | 237th |
| 1932 | 8 | 312th |
| 1948 | 737 | 10th |
| 1963 | 1,390 | 3rd |
| 1979 | 1,247 | 1st |
| 1994 | 778 | 4th |
| 2010 | 334 | 12th |
| 2025 | 188 | 28th |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee climbed from 237th in 1914 to 28th in 2025.
The most babies named Michael in Tennessee in a single year was 1,652, in 1956. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1972.
Across the country, Michael reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1956). See Michael in every state →
How popular is Michael in Tennessee?
Michael was the 28th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 188 babies named Michael that year. Since 1914, Tennessee families have named 74,684 babies Michael.
How many babies are named Michael in Tennessee?
In 2025, 188 babies were named Michael in Tennessee. The most babies named Michael in Tennessee in a single year was 1,652, in 1956.
What is the rank of Michael in Tennessee?
Michael ranked 28th among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1972.
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.