Michele
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
226,031 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1968 Peak Popularity Year
11,281 Peak Births

Michele Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Michele is an Italian name derived from the Hebrew Mikha'el, meaning 'who is like God?'. It evolved through Latin and has historical roots in religious traditions. The name is associated with elegance and remains popular today, while not having any direct biblical relevance. Notable people with this name include Michele Obama and Michele Pfeiffer.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Michele"

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Pronunciation

/miˈʃɛl/

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Origin

Italian

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Etymology

Michele is the Italian form of Michael, which is derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning 'who is like God?'

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Meaning

Who is like God?

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Language Evolution

Mikha'el (Hebrew), Michael (Latin), Michele (Italian)

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Historical Usage

Michele gained popularity in Italy and among Italian-speaking communities during the Middle Ages, particularly as it was associated with religious figures, including archangels.

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Variants & Derivatives

Michael, Michela, Mikael, Mikhail

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Modern Popularity & Image

Michele is commonly perceived as a classic and elegant name, still popular in Italy and among Italian descendants worldwide.

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Famous People

Michele Obama (American lawyer and author), Michele Pfeiffer (American actress), Michele Bachelet (Chilean politician)

📊 Michele Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Michele Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 11,281 peak births in 1968

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in New Jersey

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Michele" - Complete Guide (17 Names)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Michele"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Michele"

"Michele" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1796th of 7545 295
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 2559th of 6773 163
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1471st of 7552 536
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1055th of 10718 942
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2143rd of 16616 499
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 5282nd of 24088 242
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 9297th of 23106 86
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 3371st of 9107 131
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 449th of 9204 4,414
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 98th of 12526 84,960
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 42nd of 19264 110,589
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 226th of 27321 19,911
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1267th of 35406 2,787
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 3825th of 30306 476

Regional Popularity of "Michele" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 44.82%
618th/1379
- -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 62.85%
978th/1556
- -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
63.27%
1409th/2227
37.45%
910th/2430
- 44.68%
1240th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
31.77%
933rd/2937
17.74%
618th/3483
64.38%
2265th/3518
30.19%
1221st/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
50.39%
1857th/3685
25.72%
1151st/4475
- 35.41%
2237th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 71.90%
3713th/5164
68.67%
5022nd/7313
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Michele" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 84.99%
1172nd/1379
- -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
24.84%
384th/1546
18.51%
288th/1556
35.10%
826th/2353
17.58%
272nd/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
4.71%
105th/2227
2.06%
50th/2430
6.76%
193rd/2853
3.39%
94th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
1.53%
45th/2937
0.55%
19th/3483
2.27%
80th/3518
1.24%
50th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
6.59%
243rd/3685
2.66%
119th/4475
6.22%
323rd/5194
4.62%
292nd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
34.18%
1566th/4582
13.90%
718th/5164
21.26%
1555th/7313
18.53%
1383rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- 54.71%
2455th/4487
70.74%
4826th/6822
62.33%
3912th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Michele"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Michele" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Michele" in the United States

The name Michele is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Michele has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Michele' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1796th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2559th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1471st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1055th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2143rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5282nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9297th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3371st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 449th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 98th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 42nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 226th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1267th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3825th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Michele' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Michele name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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