Michal
5 countries#4265 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Michal was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
7,813 births recorded 1911–2025 · currently #4265 · peaked in 1985 with 158 births
Most common in: New York, Illinois, California, New Jersey, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,845 births recorded 1977–2025 · currently #844 · peaked in 2011 with 182 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,643 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #704 · peaked in 2011 with 160 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
142 births recorded 1977–2025 · currently #762 · peaked in 2009 with 17 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
114 births recorded 1991–2020 · peaked in 2004 with 12 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
60 births recorded 2007–2018 · peaked in 2011 with 11 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Michal’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3795 | — |
| 2007 | #3653 | ↑142 |
| 2008 | #3316 | ↑337 |
| 2009 | #3409 | ↓93 |
| 2010 | #3203 | ↑206 |
| 2011 | #2868 | ↑335 |
| 2012 | #4047 | ↓1179 |
| 2013 | #4156 | ↓109 |
| 2014 | #3585 | ↑571 |
| 2015 | #3915 | ↓330 |
| 2016 | #3060 | ↑855 |
| 2017 | #3247 | ↓187 |
| 2018 | #4001 | ↓754 |
| 2019 | #4437 | ↓436 |
| 2020 | #3841 | ↑596 |
| 2021 | #4413 | ↓572 |
| 2022 | #3703 | ↑710 |
| 2023 | #3640 | ↑63 |
| 2024 | #3516 | ↑124 |
| 2025 | #4265 | ↓749 |
Frequently asked questions about Michal
Is Michal a popular name?
Yes — Michal currently ranks #4265 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Michal more common for boys or girls?
Michal is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Michal most popular?
Michal peaked in 1985 in United States, with 158 recorded births that year.
Is Michal rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Michal’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4342 in 1938 to #4265 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Michal?
At least 9,772 babies have been recorded with the name Michal across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Michal popular in more than one country?
Yes — Michal appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Michal?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Michal include Mariely, Masyn, Milli, Miyana.
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