Total births
22
Boys' name · since 1956
Mich
Since 1956, U.S. Social Security records show 22 babies named Mich, peaking in 1960. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 22
- total births
- 1956–1994
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Mich is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 22 have been recorded since 1956.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mich has been recorded 22 times among boys since 1956, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1956 to 1994.
- 22 total births
- 1956–1994 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
22 boys have been named Mich since 1956, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1994.
- 22
- total births
- 1956–1994
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Mich was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
7 babies were named Mich in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
Mich's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Mich's full recorded timeline at 1960, 55% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 45% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1956, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1960 peak of 7 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Mich at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1960
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1956
Mich popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–1994
- Peak year (1960)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Mich by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Mich's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Mich births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
10 births
- 1960s
1960s
7 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 10 births (45% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mich? ▼
Mich has been given to 22 babies in the U.S. since 1956, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1994. 7 babies were born in 1960, its single highest year.
When was Mich most popular? ▼
Mich was most popular in the 1950s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
How long has the name Mich been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mich since 1956 -- 39 years through the most recent 1994 data.
What names are similar to Mich? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Michael, Micheal, Micah, Mickey, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mich's data
- Mich's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1990s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mich
Nearby Names Like Mich
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mich
Michael Boy
#18 4,426,753 births
Micheal Boy
#1332 154,719 births
Micah Boy
#86 119,571 births
Mickey Boy
#1644 27,627 births
Michel Boy
#3608 10,539 births
Compare Mich side by side: Mich vs Michael Mich vs Micheal Mich vs Micah
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1956–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mich: Baby Name Since 1956 - 22 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mich. 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 Mich 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.