How Many People Are Named Migel?
Complete statistics for the name Migel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Migel, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,501 people in the US, making up 1 in 219,815 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1993 with 52 births, but it's now declining.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that people with life-path number 1 are natural leaders.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 41All 1,713 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: 1993Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Migel Through the Generations
Migel has seen its most active years in the early '90s, with a notable peak in 1993 when 52 babies were given this name. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly middle-aged, with 53% falling within the 30-60 age bracket. The trend shows a decline since its heyday, reflecting a shift away from this once-popular choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Migel
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Migel's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Migel
How Many People Have the Name Migel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 140 people in the United States currently share the name Migel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,367,495 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Migel a Common or Rare Name?
Migel 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 Migel Mean?
Migel means "creative variant of Miguel" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Migel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Migel Most Popular?
The name Migel reached peak popularity in 1993, with 52 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 Migel?
Approximately 140 people named Migel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 140. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,367,495 Americans.
Is Migel a rare name?
Migel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,367,495 Americans has this name.
What does the name Migel mean?
Migel means "creative variant of Miguel" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Migel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Migel are male and 0% are female.
When was Migel most popular?
Migel peaked in 1993 with 52 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.