Declining since 2019, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Michalina since 1911
Babies named Michalina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2020, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Michalina's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 47 |
| 1920s | 20 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 34 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s | 33 |
Meaning & origin
Michalina is a Polish feminine form of Michael, carrying the meaning 'Who is like God?' The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1911, when it reached its peak rank at 13,208, though that rank reflects a very small number of births. In 2025, Michalina remains rare, with about 1 in 267,878 girls receiving the name. Its trajectory has been falling since 2019, indicating a decline in usage. While no top U.S. states are associated with the name, it retains a strong cultural connection to Poland and Polish communities, where it is a classic choice. The name has a soft, melodic sound and offers familiar nicknames like Misia or Lina.
Michalina is a Polish feminine form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el (מִיכָאֵל), meaning 'Who is like God?' The name has been used in Poland since the Middle Ages, though it saw particular popularity in the early 20th century. It remains a classic Polish name, often associated with Saint Michael the Archangel.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Micha, Misia, Lina, Mika
Sibling names for Michalina
Names that share Michalina's style, for a brother or sister.
