Holding steady.
Popularity of Michon since 1941
Babies named Michon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1964, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Michon's real moment was 1973.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 179 |
| 1970s | 162 |
| 1980s | 115 |
| 1990s | 71 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Michon is a rare French-derived name that saw modest use in the United States primarily during the 1970s. According to Social Security data, its first recorded appearance was in 1941, and its peak year came in 1973. The name has never reached the top 1000, and its trajectory has remained stable with very few births since the 2000s. While Michigan was not among the top states for the name, its French character connects it to a broader tradition of Franco-American naming. As a diminutive of Michel, Michon fits alongside other French-inspired choices like René and Monique, offering a subtle alternative to more common Michael variants. Its rarity today makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with clear European roots.
Michon is likely a French diminutive of Michel, the French form of Michael (Hebrew 'Who is like God?'). As a given name, it is rare and may also be a transferred use of the French surname Michon, which originated as a diminutive form. Its usage peaked in the 1970s in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Miche, Shon
Sibling names for Michon
Names that share Michon's style, for a brother or sister.
