Total births
1,718
Boys' name · since 1920
Migel
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 1,718 babies named Migel, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,718
- total births
- 1920–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1,718 boys have been named Migel since 1920, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Migel has been recorded 1,718 times among boys since 1920, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 2025.
- 1,718 total births
- 1920–2025 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,718 boys have been named Migel since 1920, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2025.
- 1,718
- total births
- 1920–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Migel was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
52 babies were named Migel in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Migel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Migel's SSA record in two at 1975 and the more recent half accounts for 78% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 22%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1920, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1993 peak of 52, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Migel at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Migel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–2025
- Peak year (1993)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 106 years of records
Migel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Migel's strongest decade.
449 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Migel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 52
1920s
52 births
- 1930s 42
1930s
42 births
- 1940s 54
1940s
54 births
- 1950s 83
1950s
83 births
- 1960s 67
1960s
67 births
- 1970s
1970s
205 births
- 1980s
1980s
345 births
- 1990s
1990s
449 births
- 2000s
2000s
349 births
- 2010s 60
2010s
60 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 449 births (26% of all-time use).
How Migel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Migel's total volume
Migel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Migel by state
Where Migel concentrates geographically, total births since 1920
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 489 | 28.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 222 | 12.9% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 18 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Colorado | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Migel's total US births 28.5%
Even split
489 of 1,718 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Migel? ▼
1,718 babies have been named Migel since 1920. It was last recorded in 2025. The peak year was 1993 with 52 births.
When was Migel most popular? ▼
Migel was most popular in the 1990s decade with 449 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Migel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Migel are California (489 births), Texas (222 births), Illinois (18 births).
How long has the name Migel been used? ▼
Migel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1920, spanning 106 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Migel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Miguel, Miguelangel, Miguelito, Mighty, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Migel's data
- Migel's decade-level peak was the 1990s (449 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Migels (489 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 Migel
Nearby Names Like Migel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Migel
Miguel Boy
#189 190,566 births
Miguelangel Boy
#2617 4,013 births
Miguelito Boy
40 births
Mighty Boy
#12062 22 births
Miguelantonio Boy
16 births
Compare Migel side by side: Migel vs Miguel Migel vs Miguelangel Migel vs Miguelito
Related Names
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, 1920–2025 (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. "Migel: Baby Name Since 1920 - 1,718 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/migel. 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 Migel 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.