Girls name · California
Michelle in California
Michelle was the 302nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 108 babies named Michelle that year. Since 1933, California families have named 114,585 babies Michelle.
Popularity over time
Michelle in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 7 | 477th |
| 1949 | 193 | 125th |
| 1961 | 1,449 | 25th |
| 1974 | 2,593 | 2nd |
| 1987 | 2,118 | 11th |
| 2000 | 1,366 | 22nd |
| 2012 | 449 | 90th |
| 2025 | 108 | 302nd |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 477th in 1933 to 302nd in 2025.
The most babies named Michelle in California in a single year was 3,833, in 1968. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1966.
Across the country, Michelle reached its best rank of #1 in Washington (1969). See Michelle in every state →
How popular is Michelle in California?
Michelle was the 302nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 108 babies named Michelle that year. Since 1933, California families have named 114,585 babies Michelle.
How many babies are named Michelle in California?
In 2025, 108 babies were named Michelle in California. The most babies named Michelle in California in a single year was 3,833, in 1968.
What is the rank of Michelle in California?
Michelle ranked 302nd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1966.
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.