BOY RECORD

Boy’s name · US records 1880–2024

Michael

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Michael appeared in the US boy naming records from 1880 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 1957. It is a 2-syllable boy name ranked #4 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Micheal, Michaell.

#4boy rank
1957peak year
2syllables

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