Girls name · Illinois
Michelle in Illinois
Michelle was the 285th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 38 babies named Michelle that year. Since 1937, Illinois families have named 47,679 babies Michelle.
Popularity over time
Michelle in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 5 | 624th |
| 1950 | 101 | 151st |
| 1963 | 784 | 28th |
| 1975 | 1,357 | 3rd |
| 1988 | 708 | 17th |
| 2000 | 337 | 37th |
| 2013 | 78 | 171st |
| 2025 | 38 | 285th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 624th in 1937 to 285th in 2025.
The most babies named Michelle in Illinois in a single year was 2,024, in 1969. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1968.
Across the country, Michelle reached its best rank of #1 in Washington (1969). See Michelle in every state →
How popular is Michelle in Illinois?
Michelle was the 285th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 38 babies named Michelle that year. Since 1937, Illinois families have named 47,679 babies Michelle.
How many babies are named Michelle in Illinois?
In 2025, 38 babies were named Michelle in Illinois. The most babies named Michelle in Illinois in a single year was 2,024, in 1969.
What is the rank of Michelle in Illinois?
Michelle ranked 285th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1968.
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.