How Many People Are Named Michal?
Complete statistics for the name Michal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Michal means 'who is like God', a rare female name that's very uncommon, with only 1 in 48,061 Americans having it. The peak was in 1985 when 158 babies were named Michal.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 7,762 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: 1985Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Michal Through the Generations
Michal, a name with roots in Hebrew, has seen its popularity fluctuate over the decades. Born in the mid-1980s, people named Michal today average around 44 years old. With 6,866 living in the U.S., the name's distribution across age groups shows a fairly even spread: 31% under 30, 42% aged 30-60, and 27% over 60. This suggests that while Michal isn't as trendy as it once was, it remains a name between classic and modern, cherished by those who carry it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Michal
Michal was the daughter of King Saul in the Hebrew Bible, wife of King David.…
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Other names sharing Michal's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Michal
How Many People Have the Name Michal?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 769 people in the United States currently share the name Michal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 431,013 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Michal a Common or Rare Name?
Michal 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 Michal Mean?
Michal means "who is like God" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Michal in SSA data, approximately 46% are male and 54% are female.
When Was Michal Most Popular?
The name Michal reached peak popularity in 1985, with 158 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Michal?
Approximately 769 people named Michal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 769. That works out to roughly 1 in 431,013 Americans.
Is Michal a rare name?
Michal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 431,013 Americans has this name.
What does the name Michal mean?
Michal means "who is like God" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Michal more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 46% of people named Michal are male and 54% are female.
When was Michal most popular?
Michal peaked in 1985 with 158 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.