girls' name 1952–2017

Michelle

Michelle is losing ground — from #95 in 1952 to #2107 in 2017.

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#2107 last ranked in 2017
1 registration that year
40,632 total 1952–2017

Note: Michelle hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 72 to 1 (-99%).

Peak popularity was in 1970 (1,990 registrations).

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Peak 1970 · 1,990
Low 2017 · 1
Years tracked 53

Neighbours in the 2017 ranking

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By state & territory — 2017

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

Michelle popularity by state — 2017Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 1 (rank #868)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Michelle — popularity by state & territory in 2017. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (1 baby)

South Australia
1 #868
Australian Capital Territory
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In 2017: 1 baby named Michelle across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Michelle?
Between 1952 and 2017, Michelle was registered for 40,632 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Michelle a popular name in Australia?
Michelle has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #2107 with 1 registration. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.