Girls name · New Jersey
Michelle in New Jersey
Michelle was the 249th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 33 babies named Michelle that year. Since 1940, New Jersey families have named 25,275 babies Michelle.
Popularity over time
Michelle in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 5 | 397th |
| 1953 | 107 | 102nd |
| 1965 | 396 | 35th |
| 1977 | 546 | 7th |
| 1989 | 583 | 13th |
| 2001 | 189 | 47th |
| 2013 | 59 | 141st |
| 2025 | 33 | 249th |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey climbed from 397th in 1940 to 249th in 2025.
The most babies named Michelle in New Jersey in a single year was 884, in 1969. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1974.
Across the country, Michelle reached its best rank of #1 in Washington (1969). See Michelle in every state →
How popular is Michelle in New Jersey?
Michelle was the 249th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 33 babies named Michelle that year. Since 1940, New Jersey families have named 25,275 babies Michelle.
How many babies are named Michelle in New Jersey?
In 2025, 33 babies were named Michelle in New Jersey. The most babies named Michelle in New Jersey in a single year was 884, in 1969.
What is the rank of Michelle in New Jersey?
Michelle ranked 249th among girls names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1974.
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.