Michel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Michel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'who is like God?' It evolved through various languages, including Hebrew and French. The name is associated with strong traits, especially in leadership, and has a significant biblical relevance through the archangel Michael.
The name Michel is most popular in New Hampshire, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Michel has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Michel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1362nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1099th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 515th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 674th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 981st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2116th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3812th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4170th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1673rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1502nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2464th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3200th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11357th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Michel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Michel"
Pronunciation
/miːˈʃɛl/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Michel is derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, which means 'who is like God?' It is a theophoric name that expresses a deep faith and reverence for the divine.
Meaning
who is like God
Language Evolution
Mikha'el (Hebrew), Michahel (Late Latin), Michael (Old French), Michel (French)
Historical Usage
The name Michel became popular in France during the Middle Ages, especially due to the veneration of Saint Michael, the archangel.
Variants & Derivatives
Michael, Michele, Mikael, Mikhail
Modern Popularity & Image
Michel is a well-recognized name in many cultures, often associated with strength and leadership due to its biblical roots and historical significance.
Famous People
Michelangelo, Michel Foucault, Michel de Montaigne
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Michel"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Michel"
"Michel" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1362nd of 7545 | 454 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1099th of 6773 | 679 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 515th of 7552 | 4,031 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 674th of 10718 | 2,380 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 981st of 16616 | 1,669 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2116th of 24088 | 924 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3812th of 23106 | 338 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4170th of 9204 | 85 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1673rd of 12526 | 752 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1502nd of 19264 | 1,086 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2464th of 27321 | 751 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3200th of 35406 | 775 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11357th of 30306 | 96 |
Regional Popularity of "Michel" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
57.80% 797th/1379 |
53.59% 1268th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
61.06% 944th/1546 |
47.94% 746th/1556 |
66.13% 1556th/2353 |
44.54% 689th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
21.60% 481st/2227 |
19.75% 480th/2430 |
21.07% 601st/2853 |
16.72% 464th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
24.17% 710th/2937 |
16.51% 575th/3483 |
21.63% 761st/3518 |
17.46% 706th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
31.59% 1164th/3685 |
17.97% 804th/4475 |
21.16% 1099th/5194 |
15.94% 1007th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
36.93% 1907th/5164 |
28.22% 2064th/7313 |
24.91% 1859th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
73.95% 3318th/4487 |
48.68% 3321st/6822 |
56.56% 3550th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Michel" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
80.96% 1803rd/2227 |
60.33% 1466th/2430 |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
44.43% 1233rd/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
51.52% 1513th/2937 |
43.30% 1508th/3483 |
52.42% 1844th/3518 |
33.73% 1364th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
82.01% 3022nd/3685 |
47.73% 2136th/4475 |
50.31% 2613th/5194 |
29.46% 1861st/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
78.00% 3574th/4582 |
68.63% 3544th/5164 |
42.34% 3096th/7313 |
29.52% 2203rd/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
84.54% 5767th/6822 |
- |
State-by-State Popularity of "Michel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Michel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.