An estimated 177,062 living Americans are named Michele.
How rare is Michele?
Michele is very rare among babies today, with 28 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99.8% from its 1968 peak.
How old is the typical Michele?
The median age of a living American named Michele is approximately 58 years, with most bearers falling between 52 and 64 years old.
Is Michele still popular?
No. Michele is endangered as a baby name, down 99.8% from its 1968 peak with 28 births in 2025.
Where is Michele most common?
Michele has its strongest geographic signal in New Jersey, where it appears 3.8× more often than the national baseline.
1915Peak 19682025
Peak year
1968
Decline from peak
99.8%
2025
28
All-time
223,299
Diaspora map
Michele broke out in California, Idaho, Indiana, Minnesota, Montana, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, and Washington (1942) and became over-represented in 28 states over 37 years.
Broke out: California, Idaho, Indiana, Minnesota, Montana, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, and Washington, 1942 · over-represented in 28 states over 37 years
