Michelle
5 countries#465 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Michelle was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
819,760 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #465 · peaked in 1969 with 34,457 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
122,231 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #728 · peaked in 1946 with 5,813 births
Most common in: Paris, Rhône, Loire-Atlantique, Nord, Finistère
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
14,574 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #384 · peaked in 1982 with 704 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
9,996 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #301 · peaked in 1982 with 704 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,412 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #476 · peaked in 1996 with 285 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
166 births recorded 1997–2024 · peaked in 1997 with 18 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Michelle’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #81 | — |
| 2007 | #94 | ↓13 |
| 2008 | #101 | ↓7 |
| 2009 | #104 | ↓3 |
| 2010 | #125 | ↓21 |
| 2011 | #144 | ↓19 |
| 2012 | #162 | ↓18 |
| 2013 | #168 | ↓6 |
| 2014 | #188 | ↓20 |
| 2015 | #192 | ↓4 |
| 2016 | #209 | ↓17 |
| 2017 | #215 | ↓6 |
| 2018 | #263 | ↓48 |
| 2019 | #292 | ↓29 |
| 2020 | #336 | ↓44 |
| 2021 | #394 | ↓58 |
| 2022 | #377 | ↑17 |
| 2023 | #401 | ↓24 |
| 2024 | #409 | ↓8 |
| 2025 | #465 | ↓56 |
Frequently asked questions about Michelle
Is Michelle a popular name?
Yes — Michelle currently ranks #465 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Michelle more common for boys or girls?
Michelle is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Michelle most popular?
Michelle peaked in 1969 in United States, with 34,457 recorded births that year.
Is Michelle rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Michelle’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4274 in 1915 to #465 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Michelle?
At least 956,565 babies have been recorded with the name Michelle across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Michelle popular in more than one country?
Yes — Michelle appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, Scotland, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Michelle?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Michelle include Xiomara, Madilyn, Gracelyn, Monroe.
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