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Michelle

female

Meaning

"Who Is Like God"

French feminine form of Michael, it preserves the Hebrew rhetorical meaning and became widespread in English-speaking contexts in the twentieth century.

Biblical

Popularity History of Michelle

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#409Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#409

Michelle was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-8

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Michelle Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Michelle.

4 ideas
Shelly
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Mickey
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Baby Name Lists That Include Michelle

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Michelle, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Famous Michelles

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    Michelle Obama
    American attorney and author who served as the 44th First Lady of the United States
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    Michelle Pfeiffer
    American actress known for Batman Returns and Scarface

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, French, English
Syllables3
Length8 letters

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