Michel
Michel is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Michel is a name derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'. While traditionally the French masculine form of the name, it has historically been used in the United States as a feminine variant of Michelle. Its female usage peaked in the late 20th century and is now relatively uncommon.
Popularity in the United States
3,555 babies in the United States have been named Michel since 1880. It ranks #2968 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2045.
States where it is most popular
- CA (46.5 %)
- TX (17.5 %)
- NY (16.8 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
- OH (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 187 |
| 1950-1960 | 354 |
| 1960-1970 | 680 |
| 1970-1980 | 641 |
| 1980-1990 | 469 |
| 1990-2000 | 461 |
| 2000-2010 | 586 |
| 2010-2019 | 116 |
| 2020-2029 | 56 |
Nicknames
Chelle
Fun facts
- While Michel is strictly a male name in French-speaking countries, it developed a dual-gender presence in the United States.
- As a feminine name in the U.S., Michel often functions as a streamlined spelling variant of Michelle.