Masculine dossier · first seen 1880

Michael

Past peak Down 91.3% from peak #21 boys’ name in 2025
Peak era
1957
Peak births
92,781
Current vitality
Strong
Peak generation
Boomer
1880Peak 19572025
peak 1957 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020

Quick answers about Michael

How many people are named Michael?

An estimated 3.7 million living Americans are named Michael.

How rare is Michael?

Michael is still widely used among babies today, with 8,094 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 91.3% from its 1957 peak. It was the #21 boys’ name in 2025.

How old is the typical Michael?

The median age of a living American named Michael is approximately 51 years, with most bearers falling between 37 and 64 years old.

Is Michael still popular?

Yes, but it is past its peak. Michael still received 8,094 births in 2025, down 91.3% from its 1957 high.

Peak year
1957
Decline from peak
91.3%
2025
8,094
All-time
4,426,753