MallowbyNames

Michie

MEE-chee · Who is like God? (debated, as Michie is typically a nickname or diminutive, not a standalone name with an independent meaning)

Peak popularity
1924
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Michie since 1917

Babies named Michie per year in U.S. Social Security records.

5914192019602000Most births 1924GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1910s210
1920s660
1930s100
1940s00
1950s06
1960s00
1970s00
1980s00
1990s00
2000s00
2010s00
2020s00

Meaning & origin

Michie is a rare given name that first appeared on U.S. records in 1917. Its peak year was 1924, during the 1920s, a decade that saw many creative nicknames become given names. Though it has never ranked in the top 1000, the name has maintained a steady but low level of use, reflecting its status as a personal or family choice rather than a mainstream trend. No top states are associated with its use, suggesting it is widely scattered rather than regionally concentrated. Michie's trajectory is stable, meaning its usage has not dramatically fluctuated.

Michie originated in the early 20th century as a feminine given name, likely a diminutive of Michelle or a variant of Mickey. Its earliest recorded use in the United States was in 1917, peaking in the 1920s. The name has seen sporadic but consistent use since then.

Sibling names for Michie

Names that share Michie's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Molly, Maggie, Mae, Millie, Minnie

Brothers: Mike, Mick, Mitch, Max, Miles

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

M is for Michie, our favorite little girl.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Michie mean?
Michie does not have an established independent meaning. It is typically considered a diminutive of Michelle, which means 'who is like God?' in Hebrew.
Is Michie currently popular?
Michie is not currently in the top 1000 in the United States, but it has been used consistently since 1917 with a peak in 1924.
Is Michie a boy or girl name?
Michie has historically been used primarily for girls, though it can be unisex as a nickname.