Michie
A diminutive form of the name Michael, derived from Hebrew meaning "who is like God?".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Michie. It is a predominantly female name (94.2% of registrations). The average person named Michie today is around 85 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Michie births was 1924 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Michie. 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
- • The typical person named Michie is about 85 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Michies were born before 1951.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Michie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1924
14 babies that year
Average age
85
years old
1954 SSA rank
#3,700
Tracked since 1917
Gender
Gender distribution for Michie
Michie leans heavily female at 94.2% of total registrations, but 6 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Michie as a male name
- Ranked #3,700 in 1954
- 6 male births in 1954
- Peak: 1954 (6 births)
Michie as a female name
- Ranked #4,875 in 1932
- 5 female births in 1932
- Peak: 1924 (14 births)
Popularity
Michie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Michie from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 66 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Michie 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 Michie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Michies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Michie
The name Michie is believed to have its origins in the Scottish Gaelic language, derived from the word "mìcheil," which means "one who resembles an angel." It is a variation of the more common name Michael, which traces its roots back to the Hebrew name "Mikhael," meaning "who is like God."
This name has been in use since the Middle Ages, particularly in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. It was often given to male children with the hope that they would grow to embody the virtues and qualities associated with angels, such as purity, grace, and protection.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Michie can be found in the Scottish Exchequer Rolls of 1456, where a person named "Michie MacGillecrist" was mentioned. This historical document provides evidence of the name's usage in Scotland during the 15th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Michie. One of the most prominent was Michie Forbes (1628-1705), a Scottish merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the economic development of Aberdeen in the 17th century.
Another notable Michie was Sir John Michie (1759-1833), a British army officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He distinguished himself in various battles and was eventually promoted to the rank of lieutenant-general.
In the literary world, Michie James Russell (1854-1922) was a Scottish novelist and short story writer known for his works depicting life in the Scottish Highlands. His most famous novel, "The Handsome Cabinet Maker," was published in 1901.
Michie John Nasmyth (1808-1890) was a Scottish engineer and inventor best known for his contributions to the development of the steam hammer, which revolutionized the manufacturing of heavy machinery in the 19th century.
Lastly, Michie Robertson (1910-2002) was a Scottish artist renowned for her vibrant landscape paintings, particularly those depicting the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
While the name Michie has its roots in Scottish Gaelic, it has since gained popularity in other parts of the world, transcending its original cultural boundaries and becoming a name recognized across various communities.
People
Michie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Michie 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
Michie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Michie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Michie 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Michie a common name?
We classify Michie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 103 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Michie most popular?
The single biggest year for Michie was 1924, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Michie is about 85 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Michie a female name?
Yes, 94.2% of people registered as Michie 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.