Michele
Michele is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Michele is the Italian masculine equivalent of Michael, derived from Hebrew roots. In the United States, while Michele is widely recognized as a feminine spelling of French origin, it remains an established Italian masculine name. It has seen modest, steady usage for males in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
2,764 babies in the United States have been named Michele since 1880. It ranks #2459 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1895.
States where it is most popular
- NY (48.9 %)
- CA (15.2 %)
- NJ (10.8 %)
- IL (9.6 %)
- PA (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 143 |
| 1920-1930 | 175 |
| 1930-1940 | 69 |
| 1940-1950 | 128 |
| 1950-1960 | 259 |
| 1960-1970 | 537 |
| 1970-1980 | 584 |
| 1980-1990 | 374 |
| 1990-2000 | 210 |
| 2000-2010 | 164 |
| 2010-2019 | 84 |
| 2020-2029 | 32 |
Famous people named Michele
- Michele Alboreto: Racing Driver
- Michele Morrone: Actor, Singer
- Michele Ferrero: Businessman
Fun facts
- While predominantly female in English-speaking countries, Michele is traditionally a male name in Italy.
- It shares the same ancient Hebrew origin and rhetorical question meaning as Michael and Miguel.