Micheal
What does Micheal mean and where does it come from?
Micheal is a variant of the name Michael, commonly used as a feminine name but originally male. The name is derived from Hebrew (מִיכָאֵל) and has roots in the phrase 'Who is like God?' It has gained traction as a feminine name among some English-speaking populations, particularly in Ireland and the
How popular is Micheal right now?
Falling — down 70 spots — currently #1406 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Micheal
Micheal entered American naming records in 1924 and has been in use for over 100 years. More than 155,796 babies have been named Micheal since 1924. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #4999 in 1925 to #1246 in 2023. Micheal is used for both genders: 1% female and 99% male.
Names that peaked alongside Micheal in 2024:
Micheal by decade
Micheal peaked in the 2020s. See all 2020s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 142 | |
| 1890s | 119 | |
| 1900s | 218 | |
| 1910s | 1,250 | |
| 1920s | 1,469 | |
| 1930s | 1,409 | |
| 1940s | 10,716 | |
| 1950s ★ | 41,153 | |
| 1960s | 32,348 | |
| 1970s | 24,323 | |
| 1980s | 19,108 | |
| 1990s | 13,018 | |
| 2000s | 7,334 | |
| 2010s | 2,999 | |
| 2020s | 464 |