Michalene
Feminine form of Michael, derived from Hebrew meaning "who is like God".
Name Census estimates that about 331 living Americans carry the first name Michalene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Michalene today is around 65 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Michalene births was 1947 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Michalene. 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
331
~ 1 in 1,035,512 Americans
Peak year
1947
24 babies that year
Average age
65
years old
2005 SSA rank
#18,277
Tracked since 1923
Popularity
Michalene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Michalene from the 1920s through to the 2000s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 143 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Michalene 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 Michalene during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Michalenes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Michalene
The name Michalene originates from the Greek language and is a feminine form of the name Michael, which derives from the Hebrew name Mikhael. Mikhael is composed of the elements "mi" meaning "who" and "kha'el" meaning "like God."
Michalene gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in Europe, where it was influenced by the Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic religious traditions. The name was often associated with the Archangel Michael, a powerful celestial figure revered in both faiths.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Michalene can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was used to refer to a noblewoman in the court of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. This early usage highlights the name's connection to the aristocratic classes of medieval Europe.
In the 16th century, Michalene Borgia (1501-1553), an Italian noblewoman and duchess of Camerino, gained notoriety for her involvement in the infamous Borgia family's political intrigues. Her life and actions were chronicled by various historians of the time, further cementing the name's place in history.
Another notable figure bearing the name Michalene was Michalene Buonarroti (1568-1646), a Florentine noblewoman and an accomplished poet and patron of the arts. She was a member of the renowned Buonarroti family, which included the famous Renaissance artist Michelangelo.
In the 18th century, Michalene de la Gournerie (1712-1795) was a French writer and salonnière who hosted influential literary gatherings in Paris. Her salon attracted many prominent figures of the Enlightenment period, including Voltaire and Diderot.
During the 19th century, Michalene Kresz (1831-1892) was a Hungarian opera singer and actress who achieved considerable fame for her performances in various European capitals. Her career spanned several decades and was widely celebrated by critics and audiences alike.
While the name Michalene has its roots in ancient languages and religious traditions, it has endured through the centuries, gracing the lives of notable figures from diverse backgrounds and eras. Its rich history and connection to the divine have contributed to its enduring allure and significance.
People
Michalene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Michalene 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
Michalene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Michalene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 331 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Michalene 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 1,035,512 US residents.
Is Michalene a common name?
We classify Michalene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 483 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Michalene most popular?
The single biggest year for Michalene was 1947, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Michalene is about 65 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Michalene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Michalene in the SSA data are female. 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.