Boy · #11,354 in 2026

Paulmichael

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

Current Rank

#11,354

Peak Rank

#2,824 (1984)

Total Babies

182

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

2004

Last Year

1984

Peak Year

#2824

Peak Rank

182

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Paulmichael

The earliest SSA record of Paulmichael as a baby boy name dates back to 1976, when 6 babies received it. 1984 was its biggest year on record, with 16 newborns named Paulmichael — #2,824 in the national rankings. About 55% of every Paulmichael on record arrived during the 1980s, its defining decade. Paulmichael last appeared in the published SSA data in 2004, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 182 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1970s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Paulmichael

Phonetically similar names — useful when Paulmichael 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 Paulmichael

What does the name Paulmichael mean?

Paulmichael is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Paulmichael in 2026?

In 2026, Paulmichael ranks #11,354 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Paulmichael most popular?

Paulmichael reached its peak popularity in 1984, ranking #2,824 that year with 16 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Paulmichael a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Paulmichael?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Paulmichael include Rober, Mikkel, Candace. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Paulmichael

Paulmichael is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 182 births in the dataset. Paulmichael's peak popularity came in 1984 when it ranked #2,824. Use the chart and map above to compare Paulmichael'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.