The nameMichele

Michele is a girl's name in English and a boy's name in Italian. It was a top 30 American name in 1968.

Unisex name
French
Feast day

Meaning

Michele comes from Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, "who is like God?".

Origin

French, Italian and English, from Hebrew.

History

In the United States Michele reached 29th place for girls in 1968. In England and Wales it was 1458th for boys in 1996, among Italian families.

Popularity of the name Michele

Michele in the United States

4132ndmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024

1968peak year (11,281 births)

226,031babies named Michele in the United States since 1880

Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Michele was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 87,528 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Michele. Its rise began around 1944, and it peaked in 1968. Half of all babies named Michele in the United States were born before 1967, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 36 births a year on average, against 51 in the five years before.

Michele in Ireland

1970peak year (135 births)

1,398babies named Michele in Ireland since 1964

Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Michele was most popular in Ireland in the 1970s, with 625 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Michele. Half of all babies named Michele in Ireland were born before 1970, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

Michele in France

2510thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures

1947peak year (10,420 births)

180,395babies named Michele in France since 1900

Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Michele in Austria

1992peak year (45 births)

511babies named Michele in Austria since 1984

Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Michele

Names from the same generation as Michele, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Michele mean?

Michele comes from Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, "who is like God?".

What is the origin of the name Michele?

French, Italian and English, from Hebrew.

Is Michele a girl's or a boy's name?

Michele is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.

How popular is the name Michele?

In 2024, Michele was the 4132nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 35 births.

What are the variants of the name Michele?

Variants and related names of Michele include Michael, Michel and Micheline.

What are good sibling names for Michele?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Justine, Rachelle, Monique and Krista for a sister, Geoffrey, Armand, Luc and Chad for a brother.