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How Many People Are Named Michael?
Estimated people named Michael living in the U.S. today
3,682,033
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 4,440,391
- Peak year: 1957 (93,041 births)
- Estimated living today: 3,682,033
Michael by age group — who carries the name today?
Michael popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Michael
Michael has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 4,440,391 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 3,682,033 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 93 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Michaels you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Michael in the US?
An estimated 3,682,033 people named Michael are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Michael very common — about 1 in 93 Americans.
Is Michael a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Michael is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Michael most popular?
Michael peaked in 1957, when 93,041 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Michael?
Michael ranks #1 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 23 out of 100 (higher means rarer).