Girl · #8,720 in 2026

Michole

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

Current Rank

#8,720

Peak Rank

#3,859 (1981)

Total Babies

142

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1969

First Year

1993

Last Year

1981

Peak Year

#3859

Peak Rank

142

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Michole

Michole first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1969, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 20 Micholes were born — ranking #3,859 that year. As of 2026, Michole ranks #8,720 for baby girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 142 Micholes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Michole

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Michole

What does the name Michole mean?

Michole is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1969. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Michole in 2026?

In 2026, Michole ranks #8,720 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Michole most popular?

Michole reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #3,859 that year with 20 babies given the name.

Is Michole a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Michole?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Michole include Madalynne, Alesandra, Tiffane. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Michole

Michole is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 142 births in the dataset. Michole's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #3,859. Use the chart and map above to compare Michole'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.