Michele
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Who Is Like God?
Background: The name Michele originates from the Italian form of Michael, which is derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el. In Hebrew, the components 'mi' (מי) meaning 'who,' 'ka' (כָּ) meaning 'like,' and 'El' (אֵל) referring to God compose its meaning. The name Michele also has French roots, being adopted into French as Michèle, where the meaning remains consistent with its Hebrew origin.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#179
Total births
226,031
Most popular decade
1960s
(262,584 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-779 ranks)
Years in Top 100
25
First recorded year
1905
Gender usage
1.2% male
98.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1905
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,233
- Peak year
- 1969
- Peak year births
- 85
- Peak rank
- #833
- Most recent year
- 2023
- Recent year births
- 9
- Recent rank
- #8,250
Female
- First year
- 1915
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,274
- Peak year
- 1968
- Peak year births
- 11,219
- Peak rank
- #29
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 35
- Recent rank
- #4,105
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).