boys' name 1945–2025

Michael

Michael is losing ground — from #10 in 1945 to #86 in 2025.

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#86 ranked in 2025
221 registrations in 2025
116,538 total 1945–2025

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 100 to 221 (+121%).

Peak popularity was in 1962 (2,984 registrations).

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Peak 1962 · 2,984
Low 1945 · 100
Years tracked 79

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By state & territory — 2025

How often Michael was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Michael popularity by state — 2025Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: 128 (rank #62)Northern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: 61 (rank #99)South Australia: 32 (rank #50)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Michael — popularity by state & territory in 2025. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in New South Wales (128 babies) , least popular in South Australia (32).

New South Wales
128 #62
Queensland
61 #99
South Australia
32 #50
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

In 2025: 221 babies named Michael across 3 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Michael?
Between 1945 and 2025, Michael was registered for 116,538 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Michael a popular name in Australia?
In 2025, Michael ranked #86 among boys' names in Australia, with 221 registrations.