Michelle
Pronunciation: [ m-ihsh-EHL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Michelle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 3,229 babies have been named Michelle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Michelle is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,212 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,212
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Michelle is also used as a girl name, ranked #409.
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About the Name Michelle
Michelle is a boy name .
Is Michelle a boy or girl name? Michelle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,212 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #409. Michelle is more commonly used as a girl name.
Michelle is currently ranked #8,212 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Michelle include Mic, Mich, Michy, Michie, Miche, Michey, Micheie, Lle, Lley, Miy, Miie, and Mickins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Michelle include Michael, Micheal, Michelangelo, Michel, Micha . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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