Michellene
A feminine name derived from the French name Michelle, meaning "who is like God".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Michellene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Michellene today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Michellene births was 1964 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Michellene. 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 Michellene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
1964
6 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
1974 SSA rank
#9,689
Tracked since 1964
Popularity
Michellene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Michellene from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 11 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Michellene 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 Michellene 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 Michellene
The name Michellene is a feminine given name that has its origins in the Greek language. It is derived from the name Michael, which means "who is like God" in Hebrew. The name Michael was brought into the Greek language as Mikhaêl, and later evolved into the French name Michelle.
Michellene is a variant spelling of the name Michelle, with the addition of the suffix "-ene". This suffix is commonly used in French names to create a feminine form, but in this case, it is simply an alternative spelling without a significant change in meaning.
The name Michelle gained widespread popularity in the Christian tradition, as it was borne by the archangel Michael, who is revered in both the Christian and Islamic faiths. The name is mentioned in various religious texts, including the Bible and the Quran.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Michellene dates back to the 16th century, when it was used as a variant spelling of Michelle. However, it was not until the late 19th and early 20th centuries that the name gained wider recognition and usage.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Michellene. One such figure was Michellene Wandor (1942-2008), a British poet, critic, and academic who wrote extensively on women's literature and feminist theory. Another notable Michellene was Michellene Davis (1931-2018), an American actress and dancer who appeared in various Broadway productions and television shows.
Other famous individuals with the name Michellene include Michellene McDaniel (1927-2003), an American actress known for her roles in films such as "A Face in the Crowd" and "The Long, Hot Summer"; Michellene Clements (born 1967), a Canadian former basketball player who represented Canada in the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games; and Michellene Barrett (born 1940), a British sociologist and feminist scholar who has contributed to the fields of gender studies and cultural theory.
While not as common as its parent name Michelle, the name Michellene has a rich history and has been borne by notable individuals across various disciplines, from the arts and entertainment to sports and academia.
People
Michellene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Michellene 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
Michellene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Michellene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Michellene 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Michellene a common name?
We classify Michellene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Michellene most popular?
The single biggest year for Michellene was 1964, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Michellene is about 55 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 Michellene in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Michellene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Michellene 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.
Is Michellene still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Michellene 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 Michellene 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 have the name Michellene?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.