Michon
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly French or Acadian diminutive.
Name Census estimates that about 519 living Americans carry the first name Michon. It is a predominantly female name (95.0% of registrations). The average person named Michon today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Michon births was 1964 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Michon. 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
519
~ 1 in 660,413 Americans
Peak year
1964
31 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
2011 SSA rank
#11,793
Tracked since 1941
Gender
Gender distribution for Michon
Michon leans heavily female at 95.0% of total registrations, but 29 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Michon as a male name
- Ranked #11,793 in 2011
- 6 male births in 2011
- Peak: 2004 (7 births)
Michon as a female name
- Ranked #16,039 in 1999
- 5 female births in 1999
- Peak: 1964 (31 births)
Popularity
Michon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Michon from the 1940s through to the 2010s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 179 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
Michon 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 Michon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Michons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Nevada, Washington recorded the most babies named Michon, while Washington, Nevada, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Michon
The given name Michon is of French origin, derived from the diminutive form of the name Michel, which is the French equivalent of the Hebrew name Michael, meaning "who is like God." The name Michon likely emerged during the Middle Ages in France, around the 12th or 13th century.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Michon can be found in the 14th century French epic poem "Le Roman de la Rose," written by Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun, where a character named Michon is mentioned. This suggests that the name was in use during that time period.
In the 15th century, a French poet and composer named Michon Baudet gained recognition for his contributions to the Burgundian court of the Valois dukes. He was born around 1420 and is believed to have died sometime in the late 15th century.
During the 16th century, a French lawyer and diplomat named Michon Bourgoing served as a secretary to King Henry IV of France. He was born in 1567 and played a significant role in negotiating the Treaty of Vervins in 1598, which ended the Franco-Spanish War.
In the 17th century, a French painter named Michon Meytens became known for his portraiture work. He was born in 1648 and served as a court painter to various European royalty, including the Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI.
Moving into the 18th century, a French author and playwright named Michon Bernadin de Saint-Pierre gained fame for his novel "Paul et Virginie," published in 1788. He was born in 1737 and his works explored themes of nature and human emotions.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Michon throughout history, showcasing its French roots and usage over several centuries. While the name may not be as common today, it holds a rich historical significance and reflects the cultural influences of the French language and literature.
People
Michon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Michon 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
Michon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Michon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 519 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Michon 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 660,413 US residents.
Is Michon a common name?
We classify Michon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 584 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Michon most popular?
The single biggest year for Michon was 1964, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Michon is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Michon a female name?
Yes, 95.0% of people registered as Michon 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.