Total births
143
Unisex name · since 1916
Michi
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 143 babies named Michi, peaking in 1973. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 143
- total births
- 1916–2015
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Michi is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 143 have been recorded since 1916.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Michi has been recorded 143 times among girls since 1916, 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 1916 to 2015.
- 143 total births
- 1916–2015 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
143 girls have been named Michi since 1916, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2015.
- 143
- total births
- 1916–2015
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Michi was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
23 babies were named Michi in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Michi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Michi's SSA record in two at 1959 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1920, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1973 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Michi at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Michi popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2015
- Peak year (1973)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 100 years of records
Michi popularity over time - boys
8 total births recorded since 2005 (Michi as boys' name)
Michi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Michi's strongest decade.
36 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Michi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
22 births
- 1920s
1920s
21 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
18 births
- 1960s
1960s
36 births
- 1970s
1970s
31 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 36 births (25% of all-time use).
Michi by state
Where Michi concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 18 | 12.6% |
| #2 | Washington | | 5 | 3.5% |
California share of Michi's total US births 12.6%
Even split
18 of 143 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Michi? ▼
Michi has been given to 143 babies in the U.S. since 1916, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2015. 23 babies were born in 1973, its single highest year.
When was Michi most popular? ▼
Michi was most popular in the 1960s decade with 36 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
Where is Michi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Michi are California (18 births), Washington (5 births).
Is Michi a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Michi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 143 births, and as a boy's name it has 8 births.
How long has the name Michi been used? ▼
Michi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 100 years of data through 2015.
What names are similar to Michi? ▼
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 Michi's data
- Michi's decade-level peak was the 1960s (36 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Michis (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Michi
Nearby Names Like Michi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Michi
Michelle Girl
#409 816,510 births
Michele Girl
#4124 223,299 births
Michaela Girl
#742 53,633 births
Michael Girl
#6941 21,880 births
Micaela Girl
#1118 14,977 births
Compare Michi side by side: Michi vs Michelle Michi vs Michele Michi vs Michaela
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Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1916–2015 (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. "Michi: Baby Name Since 1916 - 143 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/michi. 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 Michi 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 June 2026.