How Many People Are Named Micheline?

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

Micheline
Very Rare
French

Micheline means 'little myrrh' and is very rare, with only 1,017 people named Micheline living in the US today, making up just 1 in 324,336 Americans. The majority of those named Micheline are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1951.

~1,017
Living in US
1 in 324,336
Americans
1951
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Little myrrh
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Pearl
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Refined Gracious Sophisticated
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

266,976
Worldwide Bearers
#3,936
Global Rank
🇨🇩 DR Congo
100,311
🇫🇷 France
53,520
🇭🇹 Haiti
25,826
🇧🇯 Benin
16,177
🇨🇲 Cameroon
15,511
🇧🇪 Belgium
13,479
🇨🇦 Canada
10,467
🇧🇷 Brazil
5,507
🇺🇸 United States
4,869
🇨🇭 Switzerland
3,504

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,017 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 63
29
Would be under 30 (2%)
534
Would be 30–60 (42%)
703
Would be over 60 (56%)

All 1,266 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: 1951

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
65
Modern Appeal
35
International
100

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

📜 Micheline Through the Generations

Micheline, a name that carries the essence of myrrh, has seen its heyday and now stands as a testament to mid-century naming trends. With 1,017 living bearers in the United States, it's a name that's become increasingly rare, yet it still holds a special place among older generations. Of these, 703 are over 60, indicating a strong skew towards older demographics, while 534 are aged 30 to 60, showing a stable presence across different age groups. Only 29 individuals named Micheline are under 30, suggesting that the name is more commonly associated with older generations, though it remains a unique choice for those who appreciate its classic charm.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 158
California 59
New Jersey 10
Florida 6

⭐ Famous People Named Micheline

Micheline is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:Micheline Beauchemin (1929–2009), Canadian textile artist and weaver Micheline Bernardini, French dancer Micheline Borghs, Belgian fencer Micheline Calmy-Rey, Swiss politician Micheline Charest (1953-2004), Canadian television producer Micheline Dumont (historian), Canadian historian, lecturer, professor Micheline Ishay, American political theorist Micheline Jacques, French Barthélemois politician Micheline Lanctôt, Canadian actress Micheline Lannoy (1925–2023), Belgian pair skater Micheline Aharonian Marcom, American nov…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Micheline's French roots

📄 About the Name Micheline

How Many People Have the Name Micheline?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,017 people in the United States currently share the name Micheline. That works out to roughly 1 in every 324,336 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Micheline a Common or Rare Name?

Micheline 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 Micheline Mean?

Micheline means "little myrrh" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Micheline Most Popular?

The name Micheline reached peak popularity in 1951, with 50 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Micheline?

Approximately 1,017 people named Micheline live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,266. That works out to roughly 1 in 324,336 Americans.

Is Micheline a rare name?

Micheline is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 324,336 Americans has this name.

What does the name Micheline mean?

Micheline means "little myrrh" and comes from French origins.

Is Micheline more male or female?

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

When was Micheline most popular?

Micheline peaked in 1951 with 50 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US1,017
All-Time Births1,266
1 in X1 in 324,336
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age63
Peak Year1951
World Rank#3,936
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.