Michel
3 countries#624 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Michel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
820,627 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #624 · peaked in 1947 with 32,590 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Yvelines, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
14,094 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #4539 · peaked in 1957 with 325 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
79 births recorded 1996–2019 · peaked in 2007 with 9 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
79 births recorded 1996–2019 · peaked in 2007 with 9 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Michel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #323 | — |
| 2004 | #332 | ↓9 |
| 2005 | #382 | ↓50 |
| 2006 | #420 | ↓38 |
| 2007 | #404 | ↑16 |
| 2008 | #465 | ↓61 |
| 2009 | #405 | ↑60 |
| 2010 | #463 | ↓58 |
| 2011 | #537 | ↓74 |
| 2012 | #597 | ↓60 |
| 2013 | #544 | ↑53 |
| 2014 | #653 | ↓109 |
| 2015 | #580 | ↑73 |
| 2016 | #732 | ↓152 |
| 2017 | #661 | ↑71 |
| 2018 | #837 | ↓176 |
| 2019 | #607 | ↑230 |
| 2020 | #692 | ↓85 |
| 2021 | #605 | ↑87 |
| 2022 | #624 | ↓19 |
Frequently asked questions about Michel
Is Michel a popular name?
Yes — Michel currently ranks #624 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Michel more common for boys or girls?
Michel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Michel most popular?
Michel peaked in 1947 in France, with 32,590 recorded births that year.
Is Michel rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Michel’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #45 in 1900 to #624 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Michel?
At least 834,800 babies have been recorded with the name Michel across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Michel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Michel appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Michel?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Michel include Merit, Mick.
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