Miichael
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?"
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Miichael. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Miichael today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Miichael births was 1959 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Miichael. 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 Miichael is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Miichaels were born before 1968.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Miichael. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1959
5 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1959 SSA rank
#4,371
Tracked since 1959
Popularity
Miichael: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Miichael 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 Miichael 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 Miichael
The name Miichael has its origins in the ancient Hebrew language and culture. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Mikha'el," which means "Who is like God?" The name was likely first used during the time of the Israelites, around the 6th century BC.
The name Miichael is mentioned in the Bible, particularly in the Book of Daniel, where it refers to an archangel who serves as a protector of the Israelites. This biblical reference contributed to the name's popularity among early Christians and its subsequent spread throughout Europe and other regions influenced by Christianity.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Miichael can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Flavius Josephus, who lived in the 1st century AD. He mentions a Jewish leader named Michael who played a significant role in the Jewish revolt against the Roman Empire.
Throughout history, there have been many notable individuals named Miichael. One of the most famous is Miichael the Archangel, a prominent figure in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions. In the Christian tradition, he is often depicted as the leader of the heavenly host and the protector of the Church.
Another well-known Miichael is Miichael III, who ruled as the Byzantine Emperor from 842 to 867 AD. He is remembered for his efforts to restore the authority of the Byzantine Empire and his patronage of the arts and sciences.
In the realm of science, Miichael Faraday (1791-1867) was a renowned English physicist and chemist, best known for his contributions to the study of electromagnetism and his pioneering experiments with electricity.
Miichael Collins (1890-1922) was an Irish revolutionary leader who played a prominent role in the struggle for Irish independence from British rule. He was a key figure in the Irish War of Independence and the Irish Civil War.
In the world of literature, Miichael Ondaatje (born 1943) is a renowned Sri Lankan-Canadian novelist and poet, best known for his novel "The English Patient," which won the Booker Prize in 1992.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Miichael, reflecting its enduring popularity and cultural significance across various regions and time periods.
People
Miichael + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Miichael 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
Miichael: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Miichael?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Miichael 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 Miichael a common name?
We classify Miichael 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 Miichael most popular?
The single biggest year for Miichael was 1959, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Miichael 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 Miichael in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Miichael a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Miichael 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 Miichael still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Miichael 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 Miichael 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 Miichael?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.