NAME PROFILE
Michele
Michele is the French/Italian form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?' it has a chic, international flair and suggests a person who is empathetic, socially adept, and elegant.
Key Stats
| Total births | 226,063 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1968 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 28%CA — 21%NJ — 18%IL — 17%PA — 16%
Notable People
Michele Obama (First Lady) · Michele Lee (Actress) · Michele Bachmann (Politician) · Michele Morrone (Actor) · Michele Mouton (Racer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Shelly
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