Migel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Migel originates from the Spanish variant of the name Michael, which itself comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, meaning 'who is like God?'. The name has evolved through various languages and maintains a strong cultural significance. It is associated with traits of strength and spirituality, and while it is less common than its variants, it reflects a rich heritage. There is no direct biblical relevance for the variant Migel, but it is rooted in a name with significant biblical ties.
The name Migel is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) 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. From 2020-2022, Migel has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Migel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4998th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3402nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3135th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2282nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1815th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3131st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15668th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Migel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Migel"
Pronunciation
/miˈɡɛl/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
Migel is a variant of the name Michael, which comes from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning 'who is like God?'
Meaning
Who is like God?
Language Evolution
Mikha'el (Hebrew), Michael (Latin), Miguel (Spanish), Migel (Spanish variant)
Historical Usage
The name Michael has been popular since the medieval period, particularly among Christians due to its biblical significance. The Spanish variant, Miguel, became common in the Spanish-speaking world and has maintained popularity into modern times, with Migel being a less common variation.
Variants & Derivatives
Miguel, Michael, Mikael, Mihail
Modern Popularity & Image
Migel is perceived as a unique and culturally rich name, often associated with strength and spirituality due to its biblical roots.
Famous People
Miguel de Cervantes, Miguel Ángel Asturias, Miguel Cabrera
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Migel"
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 "Migel"
"Migel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4998th of 7545 | 32 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3402nd of 6773 | 88 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3135th of 7552 | 133 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2282nd of 10718 | 279 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1815th of 16616 | 640 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3131st of 24088 | 517 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 15668th of 23106 | 24 |
Regional Popularity of "Migel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
79.97% 1892nd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
71.95% 1693rd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
55.84% 1593rd/2853 |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
55.91% 1967th/3518 |
24.60% 995th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
53.87% 1985th/3685 |
- |
30.80% 1600th/5194 |
15.56% 983rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
- |
40.50% 2962nd/7313 |
29.68% 2215th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Migel" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Migel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Migel" 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.