Michuel
Of Biblical Hebrew origin, meaning "who is like God?".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Michuel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Michuel today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Michuel births was 1957 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Michuel. 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 Michuel is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Michuels were born before 1968.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Michuel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1957
5 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1957 SSA rank
#4,354
Tracked since 1957
Popularity
Michuel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Michuel 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 Michuel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Michuel
The name Michuel is a variant of the Hebrew name Michael, which means "who is like God?" or "one who is like God." The name is derived from the Hebrew words "mi" (who) and "cha-el" (like God).
Michuel is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages, particularly in the regions of Europe where Hebrew and Latin were widely used. It was likely a result of variations in pronunciation and spelling as the name Michael spread across different cultures and languages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Michuel can be found in medieval manuscripts and records from the 12th and 13th centuries, where it was used as a variant spelling of Michael.
In terms of historical figures, one notable individual with the name Michuel was Michuel de Villeneuve, a French physician and alchemist who lived in the 13th century. He was known for his contributions to the field of alchemy and his writings on various medical and philosophical topics.
Another notable figure was Michuel de Beaux-Monts, a 14th-century French nobleman and military commander who served under King Charles V of France during the Hundred Years' War.
In the 15th century, Michuel Ritscher was a German painter and engraver known for his religious works and altarpieces in churches throughout Germany.
During the Renaissance period, Michuel d'Amboise was a French cardinal and diplomat who played a significant role in the political and religious affairs of France during the reign of King Louis XII.
In the 17th century, Michuel Molinos was a Spanish mystic and theologian whose teachings on quietism, a form of spiritual contemplation, gained popularity but also faced opposition from the Catholic Church.
While the name Michuel has been less common in recent centuries, it has maintained a historical presence as a variant of the more widely used name Michael, particularly in regions where Hebrew, Latin, and other European languages have had a strong influence.
People
Michuel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Michuel 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
Michuel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Michuel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Michuel 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Michuel a common name?
We classify Michuel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Michuel most popular?
The single biggest year for Michuel was 1957, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Michuel is about 68 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 Michuel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Michuel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Michuel 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.
Is Michuel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Michuel 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 Michuel 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 are called Michuel?
Find out how many people share the name Michuel on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.