Mihcael
A variant spelling of the Hebrew name Michael meaning "who is like God?"
Name Census estimates that about 72 living Americans carry the first name Mihcael. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mihcael today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mihcael births was 1982 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mihcael. 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 Mihcael. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
72
~ 1 in 4,760,477 Americans
Peak year
1982
8 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1991 SSA rank
#7,918
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Mihcael: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mihcael from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 51 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mihcael 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 Mihcael 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 Mihcael
The given name Mihcael is derived from the Hebrew name Michael, which means "who is like God" or "one who is like God." It is a name with biblical origins, first appearing in the Old Testament as the name of an archangel. The name is a combination of the Hebrew words "mi" meaning "who" and "cha-el" meaning "like God."
The name Michael is found in various ancient texts and religious scriptures, including the Book of Daniel, the Book of Revelation, and the Quran. It is a prominent name in Judeo-Christian and Islamic traditions, often associated with the archangel Michael, who is revered as a protector and warrior against evil forces.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Michael can be traced back to the 5th century BC, when a Jewish soldier named Michael is mentioned in the Book of Ezra. Over the centuries, the name has been widely adopted across various cultures and languages, with variations such as Mikhail, Michal, and Miguel.
Throughout history, there have been many notable individuals who have borne the name Michael. Some of the most famous include:
1. Michael the Archangel, the biblical figure revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
2. Michael I Rangabe (770-844), a Byzantine Emperor who reigned from 811 to 813.
3. Michael Faraday (1791-1867), an English scientist known for his contributions to electromagnetism and electrochemistry.
4. Michael Jackson (1958-2009), the legendary American singer, songwriter, and dancer, often referred to as the "King of Pop."
5. Michael Jordan (born 1963), an American former professional basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
The name Mihcael, with its unique spelling, is a less common variation of the name Michael. While its origins can be traced back to the same Hebrew roots, it is likely a result of regional or cultural variations in spelling and pronunciation. The detailed history of this specific spelling is less well-documented, but it is a testament to the adaptability and diversity of this ancient name across various cultures and traditions.
People
Mihcael + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mihcael 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
Mihcael: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mihcael?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 72 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mihcael 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 4,760,477 US residents.
Is Mihcael a common name?
We classify Mihcael as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 75 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mihcael most popular?
The single biggest year for Mihcael was 1982, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mihcael is about 41 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 Mihcael in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mihcael a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mihcael 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 Mihcael still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mihcael 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 Mihcael 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 share the name Mihcael?
You can see how many people share the name Mihcael on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.