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Michelle
GirlMeaning of Michelle: Hebrew: 'who is like God'
Michelle is a girl's name most strongly associated with French naming. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 465th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 360th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#465
661 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#360
121 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
819,760
First recorded 1915 · peak 1969
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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