Mcihael
A modern invented name with no established meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 93 living Americans carry the first name Mcihael. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mcihael today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mcihael births was 1982 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mcihael. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mcihael. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
93
~ 1 in 3,685,531 Americans
Peak year
1982
9 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1992 SSA rank
#8,101
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Mcihael: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mcihael from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 64 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mcihael by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mcihael during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mcihael
The name Mcihael has its origins rooted in ancient Hebrew culture and language. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Micha'el", which translates to "who is like God?" or "one who is like God". The name Mcihael emerged as a variant spelling during the Middle Ages, particularly in certain regions of Europe.
In biblical texts and scriptures, the name Micha'el refers to the archangel Michael, one of the principal angels in the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The archangel Michael is revered as a protector and leader of the heavenly armies against the forces of evil.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mcihael can be found in medieval records from the 12th century, where it appears as a variant spelling used by scribes and monks transcribing ancient texts. During this period, the name Mcihael was particularly common in certain regions of England and Scotland.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mcihael. One such figure was Mcihael of Cesena, an Italian Franciscan friar and theologian who lived from 1270 to 1342. He played a prominent role in the theological debates of his time and was known for his writings on poverty and the role of the church.
Another historical figure named Mcihael was Mcihael Scot, a Scottish mathematician, philosopher, and scholar who lived from around 1175 to 1232. He was known for his translations of Arabic scientific texts into Latin, which helped to disseminate knowledge from the Islamic world to medieval Europe.
In the realm of literature, Mcihael Drayton was an English poet who lived from 1563 to 1631. He is renowned for his works such as "Poly-Olbion", a poetic description of the landscapes and traditions of England and Wales.
The name Mcihael also has a notable presence in the world of art. Mcihael Sweerts was a Flemish Baroque painter who lived from 1618 to 1664. He is celebrated for his genre paintings and trompe-l'œil works, which demonstrated exceptional technical skill and attention to detail.
Lastly, Mcihael Faraday, an English scientist who lived from 1791 to 1867, made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. He laid the foundations for the field of electromagnetic induction and is credited with the discovery of the principles of electromagnetic rotation.
People
Mcihael + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mcihael as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mcihael: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mcihael?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 93 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mcihael going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,685,531 US residents.
Is Mcihael a common name?
We classify Mcihael as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 98 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mcihael most popular?
The single biggest year for Mcihael was 1982, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mcihael is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mcihael in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mcihael a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mcihael in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Mcihael still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mcihael in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mcihael can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Mcihael?
You can see how many people share the name Mcihael on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.