Holding steady.
Popularity of Michaelle since 1942
Babies named Michaelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 70 |
| 1950s | 177 |
| 1960s | 396 |
| 1970s | 312 |
| 1980s | 216 |
| 1990s | 137 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Michaelle is a feminine French form of Michel, the French version of Michael. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1942, but it has always been rare. Its peak year was 1967, when it saw its highest recorded usage before settling into a stable but low trajectory in recent decades. Because it has never ranked in the top 1,000, it has no current one-in-N figure. Despite its rarity, it fits neatly with other French feminine names like Michelle and Gabrielle. Its most common nickname is likely Micha.
Michaelle is a French feminine variant of Michel, itself derived from the Hebrew name Michael (מִיכָאֵל) meaning 'who is like God?'. While the masculine Michel has been common in France for centuries, the feminine form Michaelle has seen limited and sporadic use. It remains a rare choice, occasionally given in French-speaking regions and communities, and peaked modestly in the United States in the late 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Micha, Elle
Sibling names for Michaelle
Names that share Michaelle's style, for a brother or sister.
