Girls name · New York
Michelle in New York
Michelle was the 302nd most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 56 babies named Michelle that year. Since 1925, New York families have named 69,560 babies Michelle.
Popularity over time
Michelle in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 5 | 749th |
| 1947 | 165 | 161st |
| 1960 | 939 | 38th |
| 1973 | 1,945 | 3rd |
| 1986 | 1,141 | 13th |
| 1999 | 569 | 27th |
| 2012 | 199 | 87th |
| 2025 | 56 | 302nd |
Its rank among girls names in New York climbed from 749th in 1925 to 302nd in 2025.
The most babies named Michelle in New York in a single year was 2,561, in 1969. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1967.
Across the country, Michelle reached its best rank of #1 in Washington (1969). See Michelle in every state →
How popular is Michelle in New York?
Michelle was the 302nd most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 56 babies named Michelle that year. Since 1925, New York families have named 69,560 babies Michelle.
How many babies are named Michelle in New York?
In 2025, 56 babies were named Michelle in New York. The most babies named Michelle in New York in a single year was 2,561, in 1969.
What is the rank of Michelle in New York?
Michelle ranked 302nd among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1967.
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.