Girls name · Virginia
Michelle in Virginia
Michelle was the 426th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 19 babies named Michelle that year. Since 1944, Virginia families have named 15,504 babies Michelle.
Popularity over time
Michelle in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1944 | 7 | 386th |
| 1956 | 64 | 126th |
| 1968 | 641 | 4th |
| 1979 | 353 | 15th |
| 1991 | 240 | 33rd |
| 2002 | 98 | 79th |
| 2014 | 42 | 204th |
| 2025 | 19 | 426th |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia fell from 386th in 1944 to 426th in 2025.
The most babies named Michelle in Virginia in a single year was 700, in 1971. Its best showing was 4th 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 Virginia?
Michelle was the 426th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 19 babies named Michelle that year. Since 1944, Virginia families have named 15,504 babies Michelle.
How many babies are named Michelle in Virginia?
In 2025, 19 babies were named Michelle in Virginia. The most babies named Michelle in Virginia in a single year was 700, in 1971.
What is the rank of Michelle in Virginia?
Michelle ranked 426th among girls names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 4th 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.