Girl name
Michelle
As of 2025, Michelle ranks #465 among American girls' names, according to Social Security records. 661 girls received the name that year. Popularity is fading: #336 five years ago, #465 now. SSA records for Michelle go back to 1915; the peak came in 1968 at #2, with 33,223 babies named that year. Geographically, it's strongest in New Jersey, where it ranks #246 among girl names.
Rankings
2025 rank
#465
among girl names
Trend
Falling
last 5 years
All-time peak
#2
in 1968 (1960s)
Babies in 2025
661
girls named Michelle
Michelle popularity, 1880–2025
Where Michelle is most popular
Share of girls born in 2025:lowhighno data (< 5 births)
Strongest states: New Mexico (#296), New Jersey (#246), Nevada (#328)
Uniqueness score
39/ 100Very common
everywhereone of a kind
A familiar pick that most people will recognize instantly. Based on how many babies per birth were named Michelle in the most recent year of SSA data.
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