Michae
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Name Census estimates that about 475 living Americans carry the first name Michae. It is a predominantly male name (90.5% of registrations). The average person named Michae today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Michae births was 1960 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Michae. 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.
People living today
475
~ 1 in 721,588 Americans
Peak year
1960
32 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
2009 SSA rank
#13,814
Tracked since 1949
Gender
Gender distribution for Michae
Michae leans heavily male at 90.5% of total registrations, but 52 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Michae as a male name
- Ranked #13,814 in 2009
- 5 male births in 2009
- Peak: 1960 (32 births)
Michae as a female name
- Ranked #16,584 in 2009
- 6 female births in 2009
- Peak: 1994 (7 births)
Popularity
Michae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Michae from the 1940s through to the 2000s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 165 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Michae 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 Michae 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 Michae
The name Michae is derived from the Hebrew name Mikhael, which means "who is like God?" or "one who is like God." It originates from the ancient Hebrew words "mi" meaning "who" and "cha-el" meaning "like God." The name has been in use for thousands of years and is found in various forms across different cultures and languages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Michae can be found in the Bible, where it refers to the archangel Michael. In the Book of Daniel and the Book of Revelation, Michael is described as a powerful angel who leads the heavenly armies against the forces of evil.
During the Middle Ages, the name Michae gained popularity in Europe, particularly in regions with strong Christian influence. It was commonly used by families who wished to honor the archangel Michael or express their devotion to the Christian faith.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Michae. One of the earliest was Michael the Syrian, a Patriarch of the Syriac Orthodox Church who lived in the 12th century and wrote an important chronicle of world history.
In the Renaissance period, Michael Servetus, a Spanish theologian and polymath born in 1511, made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and theology. He is also known for his theological disputes with John Calvin, which ultimately led to his execution.
The name Michae has also been associated with several artists and intellectuals. Michael Faraday, born in 1791, was an English scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of electromagnetism and is considered one of the most influential scientists of the 19th century.
In the realm of literature, Michael Drayton, an English poet born in 1563, is renowned for his topographical poetry and pastoral works, including "Poly-Olbion," a poetic description of England.
Another notable figure was Michael the Brave, a Prince of Wallachia who lived from 1558 to 1601 and played a significant role in the struggle against Ottoman rule in the Balkans, uniting the principalities of Wallachia, Moldavia, and Transylvania for a brief period.
While the name Michae has its roots in the ancient Hebrew tradition, it has transcended cultural and religious boundaries, becoming a popular choice across various societies throughout history.
People
Michae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Michae 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
Michae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Michae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 475 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Michae 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 721,588 US residents.
Is Michae a common name?
We classify Michae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 545 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Michae most popular?
The single biggest year for Michae was 1960, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Michae is about 54 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Michae a male name?
Yes, 90.5% of people registered as Michae 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.
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.