Boy · #12,135 in 2026

Michaeljoseph

Name: Popularity of the name Michaeljoseph in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Michaeljoseph, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,135

Peak Rank

#4,161 (1988)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1983

First Year

2013

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#4161

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Michaeljoseph

Michaeljoseph first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1983, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 11 Michaeljosephs were born — ranking #4,161 that year. As of 2026, Michaeljoseph ranks #12,135 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 96 Michaeljosephs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Michaeljoseph

Phonetically similar names — useful when Michaeljoseph is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Michaeljoseph

What does the name Michaeljoseph mean?

Michaeljoseph is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1983. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Michaeljoseph in 2026?

In 2026, Michaeljoseph ranks #12,135 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Michaeljoseph most popular?

Michaeljoseph reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #4,161 that year with 11 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Michaeljoseph most popular?

Michaeljoseph has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Michaeljoseph.

Is Michaeljoseph a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Michaeljoseph is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Michaeljoseph?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Michaeljoseph include Rodgerick, Zacharian, Larico. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Michaeljoseph

Michaeljoseph is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 96 births in the dataset. Michaeljoseph's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #4,161. Use the chart and map above to compare Michaeljoseph's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.