NAME PROFILE
Michael
Michael is a Hebrew name meaning 'who is like God.' It conveys a sense of strength, protection, and leadership. People with this name are often seen as confident and reliable, often taking on roles that require responsibility and courage.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,448,633 |
| Gender | Male (99% / 1%) |
| Peak year | 1957 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 21%CA — 20%TX — 20%PA — 20%IL — 19%
Notable People
Michael Jordan (Basketball player, NBA legend) · Michael Jackson (Singer, 'King of Pop') · Michael Phelps (Olympic swimmer, most decorated Olympian) · Michaelangelo (Renaissance artist, sculptor of David) · Michael B. Jordan (Actor, *Black Panther* and *Creed*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MikeMikey
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