gender neutral
Michael
who is like God
About Michael
Michael demonstrates the evolving nature of naming traditions with its increasingly recognized application for girls. This historically significant name carries substantial gravitas while functioning with remarkable versatility in contemporary contexts.
Cultural researchers have documented the accelerating trend of traditionally masculine names being embraced for girls, with Michael representing a particularly interesting case study in this linguistic evolution.
The name's established recognition creates immediate familiarity while its unexpected application for girls provides distinctive character.
Educational professionals observe that girls with traditionally masculine names often develop particular confidence in academic and leadership settings.
The substantial historical foundation of Michael provides considerable depth while its emerging cross-gender application represents contemporary naming innovation.
Popularity of the Name Michael
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1938 | #941 |
| 1939 | #764 |
| 1940 | #793 |
| 1941 | #717 |
| 1942 | #594 |
| 1943 | #553 |
| 1944 | #563 |
| 1945 | #583 |
| 1946 | #611 |
| 1947 | #635 |
| 1948 | #636 |
| 1949 | #601 |
| 1950 | #641 |
| 1951 | #668 |
| 1952 | #646 |
| 1953 | #580 |
| 1954 | #617 |
| 1955 | #578 |
| 1956 | #621 |
| 1957 | #613 |
| 1958 | #574 |
| 1959 | #588 |
| 1960 | #548 |
| 1961 | #546 |
| 1962 | #519 |
| 1963 | #501 |
| 1964 | #566 |
| 1965 | #504 |
| 1966 | #509 |
| 1967 | #496 |
| 1968 | #440 |
| 1969 | #449 |
| 1970 | #461 |
| 1971 | #448 |
| 1972 | #431 |
| 1973 | #431 |
| 1974 | #392 |
| 1975 | #373 |
| 1976 | #398 |
| 1977 | #378 |
| 1978 | #384 |
| 1979 | #393 |
| 1980 | #409 |
| 1981 | #441 |
| 1982 | #403 |
| 1983 | #385 |
| 1984 | #421 |
| 1985 | #419 |
| 1986 | #392 |
| 1987 | #411 |
| 1988 | #474 |
| 1989 | #594 |
| 1990 | #750 |
| 1991 | #772 |
| 1992 | #787 |
| 1993 | #870 |
| 1994 | #969 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Michael
Names Similar to Michael
Nicknames for Michael
- Mickey
- Micki
- Micha
- Mickie
- Mica
