Girls name · Kentucky
Michelle in Kentucky
Michelle was the 720th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 6 babies named Michelle that year. Since 1943, Kentucky families have named 8,410 babies Michelle.
Popularity over time
Michelle in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 7 | 404th |
| 1957 | 29 | 193rd |
| 1968 | 363 | 10th |
| 1979 | 250 | 20th |
| 1990 | 107 | 40th |
| 2001 | 22 | 193rd |
| 2012 | 8 | 525th |
| 2025 | 6 | 720th |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky fell from 404th in 1943 to 720th in 2025.
The most babies named Michelle in Kentucky in a single year was 516, in 1971. Its best showing was 7th among girls names in 1971.
Across the country, Michelle reached its best rank of #1 in Washington (1969). See Michelle in every state →
How popular is Michelle in Kentucky?
Michelle was the 720th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 6 babies named Michelle that year. Since 1943, Kentucky families have named 8,410 babies Michelle.
How many babies are named Michelle in Kentucky?
In 2025, 6 babies were named Michelle in Kentucky. The most babies named Michelle in Kentucky in a single year was 516, in 1971.
What is the rank of Michelle in Kentucky?
Michelle ranked 720th among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 7th among girls names in 1971.
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.