How Many People Are Named Michi?

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

Michi
Very Rare
Japanese

Michi means 'road' in Japanese, making it a name that symbolizes journey and direction. Only 97 people named Michi live in the US today, which is just 1 in 3,385,315 Americans, making it very rare indeed. The majority of those named Michi are over 60, reflecting its older generation popularity.

~147
Living in US
1 in 2,254,757
Americans
1973
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Road
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Determined Adventurous Inspired
33
Life Path Number

Life-path number 33 is often associated with spiritual growth and leadership, suggesting that people named Michi might be destined to inspire others through their journeys.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

87,156
Worldwide Bearers
#11,484
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
84,495
🇺🇸 United States
1,002
🇮🇳 India
453
🇩🇪 Germany
291
🇨🇦 Canada
126
🇨🇭 Switzerland
114
🇵🇭 Philippines
79
🇮🇹 Italy
78
🇨🇩 DR Congo
55
🇦🇹 Austria
53

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
8 (8%)
♀ Female
90 (92%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 70
13
Would be under 30 (9%)
41
Would be 30–60 (27%)
97
Would be over 60 (64%)

All 151 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: 1973

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
62
Classic Feel
39
Modern Appeal
61
International
99

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

📜 Michi Through the Generations

Michi's history in the United States spans several decades, with its peak popularity occurring in 1973 when 23 babies were given this name. Over time, the name has seen a decline, but it still holds significance among certain demographics. As of now, there are 97 individuals named Michi living in the US, with a notable age distribution: 13 are under 30, 41 are between 30 and 60, and 97 are over 60. This skewed age distribution suggests that Michi is predominantly favored by older generations, contributing to its declining trend in recent years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 18
Washington 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Michi's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Michi

How Many People Have the Name Michi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 147 people in the United States currently share the name Michi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,254,757 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Michi a Common or Rare Name?

Michi 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 Michi Mean?

Michi means "road" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Michi in SSA data, approximately 8% are male and 92% are female.

When Was Michi Most Popular?

The name Michi reached peak popularity in 1973, with 23 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 Michi?

Approximately 147 people named Michi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 147. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,254,757 Americans.

Is Michi a rare name?

Michi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,254,757 Americans has this name.

What does the name Michi mean?

Michi means "road" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Michi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 8% of people named Michi are male and 92% are female.

When was Michi most popular?

Michi peaked in 1973 with 23 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.

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 US147
All-Time Births147
1 in X1 in 2,254,757
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age70
Peak Year1973
World Rank#11,484
Male %8%
Female %92%

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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.