Total births
28
Boys' name · since 1976
Maichael
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 28 babies named Maichael, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 28
- total births
- 1976–1988
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 82%
- born in that decade
28 boys have been named Maichael since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Maichael recorded 28 times among boys since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 1988.
- 28 total births
- 1976–1988 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 82% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
28 boys have been named Maichael since 1976, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1988.
- 28
- total births
- 1976–1988
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 82%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
82% of everyone ever named Maichael was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
8 babies were named Maichael in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Maichael's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Maichael's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 64% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 36%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1988 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Maichael at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Maichael popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–1988
- Peak year (1988)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Maichael by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Maichael's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 82% of all-time use.
Maichael births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 23 births (82% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maichael? ▼
Maichael has been given to 28 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1988. 8 babies were born in 1988, its single highest year.
When was Maichael most popular? ▼
Maichael was most popular in the 1980s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
How long has the name Maichael been used? ▼
Maichael has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 13 years of data through 1988.
What names are similar to Maichael? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Maison, Maisen, Maikel, Maicol, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
Keep exploring Maichael
Nearby Names Like Maichael
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maichael
Maison Boy
#1268 4,575 births
Maisen Boy
#7556 336 births
Maikel Boy
#3439 311 births
Maicol Boy
#4827 282 births
Maika Boy
#7961 251 births
Compare Maichael side by side: Maichael vs Maison Maichael vs Maisen Maichael vs Maikel
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–1988 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Maichael: Baby Name Since 1976 - 28 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maichael. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Maichael draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.