Holding steady.
Popularity of Micheline since 1919
Babies named Micheline per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 46 |
| 1930s | 46 |
| 1940s | 158 |
| 1950s | 270 |
| 1960s | 282 |
| 1970s | 216 |
| 1980s | 125 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Micheline is a French feminine name that peaked in popularity in the United States in 1951. It is a diminutive of Michel, the French form of Michael, and thus carries the meaning 'who is like God?' The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1919 and enjoyed its greatest use during the 1950s, after which it gradually declined. By the 2020s, it had become a rare choice, used fewer than five times per year nationally. Despite its rarity, Micheline retains a classic French charm and is occasionally revived by families seeking a distinctive name with European flair.
Micheline is a French feminine diminutive of Michel, the French form of Michael. Michael derives from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a rhetorical question meaning 'who is like God?' The name was introduced to France via Christian tradition, where Michael is an archangel. Micheline emerged in the early 20th century as a stylish French alternative to Michelle and has been used in French-speaking countries and beyond.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mickey, Mikki, Miche, Mimi
Variants: Michelyne, Michellene
Sibling names for Micheline
Names that share Micheline's style, for a brother or sister.
