Boy · #187 in 2026

Miguel

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

Current Rank

#187

Peak Rank

#86 (2007)

Total Babies

193K

5-Yr Trend

-9%

1927

First Year

2023

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#2869

Peak Rank

996

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Miguel

Miguel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 4,906 Miguels were born — ranking #94 that year. As of 2026, Miguel ranks #187 for baby boys with 1,890 births, gradually falling (-9%). In total, more than 193K Miguels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Miguel

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

Miggle
Mikkel
Muggle
Mcgill
Mughal
Megal
Niguel
Mogul
Mickle
Mikel
Mical
Mickel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Miguel

What does the name Miguel mean?

Miguel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1880. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Miguel in 2026?

In 2026, Miguel ranks #187 among boys' names in the U.S., with 1,890 babies given the name that year.

When was Miguel most popular?

Miguel reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #86 that year with 4,906 babies given the name.

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

Miguel has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, New Mexico, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Miguel.

Is Miguel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Miguel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Miguel include Willis, Dan, Darrell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Miguel

Miguel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 193K births in the dataset. Miguel's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #86. Use the chart and map above to compare Miguel'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.