Michelangelo
Michelangelo is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Who is like God? combined with messenger or angel.
Origin and history
Michelangelo is an Italian compound name combining Michael, meaning 'who is like God?', and Angelo, meaning 'messenger' or 'angel'. Historically famous due to the Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti, it remains a distinctive choice in the United States. While rare overall, it has maintained a steady presence with modest usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,358 babies in the United States have been named Michelangelo since 1880. It ranks #3352 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1642.
States where it is most popular
- CA (57.2 %)
- TX (16.9 %)
- FL (11 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 54 |
| 1970-1980 | 75 |
| 1980-1990 | 73 |
| 1990-2000 | 159 |
| 2000-2010 | 226 |
| 2010-2019 | 486 |
| 2020-2029 | 285 |
Famous people named Michelangelo
- Michelangelo Buonarroti: Artist, Sculptor
- Michelangelo Antonioni: Film Director, Screenwriter
- Michelangelo Loconte: Singer, Actor
Nicknames
Mike, Mikey, Angelo
Fun facts
- The name is closely associated with Michelangelo Buonarroti, painter of the Sistine Chapel ceiling and sculptor of David.
- The name gained widespread pop-culture recognition as one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, named after the artist.