Michelle
Michelle is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Michelle is a name of French origin derived from the Hebrew name Michael. Though predominantly used as a feminine name in the United States, historical record shows occasional usage for males. Its literal meaning is a rhetorical question asking 'who is like God?'.
Popularity in the United States
3,250 babies in the United States have been named Michelle since 1880. It ranks #2253 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.7 %)
- NY (17.3 %)
- TX (9.4 %)
- IL (7.8 %)
- OH (7.3 %)
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 | 21 |
| 1950-1960 | 117 |
| 1960-1970 | 716 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,072 |
| 1980-1990 | 812 |
| 1990-2000 | 355 |
| 2000-2010 | 138 |
| 2010-2019 | 19 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Chelle, Mimi, Michi
Fun facts
- Michelle is the French feminine form of Michel, which comes from the Hebrew name Mikha'el.
- While widely feminine in English, spelling variations and cross-cultural naming led to occasional registration for males in historical U.S. records.