How Many People Are Named Michail?

Complete statistics for the name Michail: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Michail
Very Rare
Greek

Michail means 'one who loves God' and is very rare in the US, with only 1 in 643,642 Americans sharing this name. That's just 513 people today, making it stand out even more. Interestingly, it peaked in popularity back in 1971 with 17 births.

~233
Living in US
1 in 1,422,529
Americans
1971
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
One who loves God
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Devoted Compassionate
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

109,624
Worldwide Bearers
#9,376
Global Rank
🇬🇷 Greece
100,182
🇱🇹 Lithuania
2,899
🇩🇪 Germany
1,365
🇺🇸 United States
995
🇷🇺 Russia
932
🇵🇱 Poland
377
🇬🇧 England
291
🇮🇩 Indonesia
236
🇪🇬 Egypt
217
🇸🇪 Sweden
193

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
513 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 46
156
Would be under 30 (26%)
262
Would be 30–60 (44%)
171
Would be over 60 (29%)

All 589 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1971

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
50
Modern Appeal
60
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Michail Through the Generations

Michail has seen a slow rise in popularity over the decades, with its peak occurring in 1971 when 17 babies were given this name. Today, the name is held by 513 individuals in the United States, with an average age of 46 years. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread: 26% are under 30, 45% are between 30 and 60, and 29% are over 60, indicating a balanced representation across different age groups.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Michail's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Michail

How Many People Have the Name Michail?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 233 people in the United States currently share the name Michail. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,422,529 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Michail a Common or Rare Name?

Michail is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Michail Mean?

Michail means "one who loves God" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Michail in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Michail Most Popular?

The name Michail reached peak popularity in 1971, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Michail?

Approximately 233 people named Michail live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 233. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,422,529 Americans.

Is Michail a rare name?

Michail is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,422,529 Americans has this name.

What does the name Michail mean?

Michail means "one who loves God" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Michail more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Michail are male and 0% are female.

When was Michail most popular?

Michail peaked in 1971 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US233
All-Time Births233
1 in X1 in 1,422,529
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age46
Peak Year1971
World Rank#9,376
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.