Miguel
Miguel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Miguel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'. It has long been a staple in the United States, maintaining a consistent presence among top masculine names due to its rich cultural roots. It remains widely popular across modern American communities.
Popularity in the United States
190,566 babies in the United States have been named Miguel since 1880. It ranks #192 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #195.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31 %)
- TX (21.3 %)
- NY (8.1 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
- FL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 83 |
| 1890-1900 | 121 |
| 1900-1910 | 192 |
| 1910-1920 | 783 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,840 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,656 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,480 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,166 |
| 1960-1970 | 9,783 |
| 1970-1980 | 16,316 |
| 1980-1990 | 25,562 |
| 1990-2000 | 41,009 |
| 2000-2010 | 46,102 |
| 2010-2019 | 26,943 |
| 2020-2029 | 11,530 |
Famous people named Miguel
- Miguel Cabrera: Baseball Player
- Miguel Pimentel: Singer, Songwriter
- Miguel Cotto: Boxer
Nicknames
Miggy, Migue
Fun facts
- The name is famously associated with Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote.
- It shares its exact etymological roots and meaning with the English name Michael.