Total births
1,266
Girls' name · since 1919
Micheline
Micheline has 1,266 recorded births since 1919 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1951 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,266
- total births
- 1919–2021
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Micheline is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,266 have been recorded since 1919.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Micheline has been recorded 1,266 times among girls since 1919, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 2021.
- 1,266 total births
- 1919–2021 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,266 girls have been named Micheline since 1919, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2021.
- 1,266
- total births
- 1919–2021
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Micheline was born in this single decade.
1951
Single peak year
50 babies were named Micheline in 1951 - its busiest year on record.
Micheline's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Micheline's SSA record in two at 1964 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1922, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1951 peak of 50, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Micheline at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1951
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Micheline popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–2021
- Peak year (1951)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 103 years of records
Micheline by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Micheline's strongest decade.
282 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Micheline births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 11
1910s
11 births
- 1920s 46
1920s
46 births
- 1930s 46
1930s
46 births
- 1940s
1940s
158 births
- 1950s
1950s
270 births
- 1960s
1960s
282 births
- 1970s
1970s
216 births
- 1980s
1980s
125 births
- 1990s 83
1990s
83 births
- 2000s 17
2000s
17 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 282 births (22% of all-time use).
How Micheline compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Micheline's total volume
Micheline vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Micheline by state
Where Micheline concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 158 | 12.5% |
| #2 | California | | 59 | 4.7% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 6 | 0.5% |
New York share of Micheline's total US births 12.5%
Even split
158 of 1,266 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Micheline? ▼
1,266 babies have been named Micheline since 1919. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 1951 with 50 births.
When was Micheline most popular? ▼
Micheline was most popular in the 1960s decade with 282 total births. The single peak year was 1951.
Where is Micheline most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Micheline are New York (158 births), California (59 births), New Jersey (10 births).
How long has the name Micheline been used? ▼
Records for Micheline go back to 1919, giving 103 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Micheline? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Michelle, Michele, Michaela, Michael, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Micheline's data
- Micheline's decade-level peak was the 1960s (282 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Michelines (158 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- 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 Micheline
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Micheline
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Compare Micheline side by side: Micheline vs Michelle Micheline vs Michele Micheline vs Michaela
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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, 1919–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Micheline: Baby Name Since 1919 - 1,266 Births, Peak 1951." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/micheline. 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 Micheline 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.