Declining since 1993, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Migel since 1920
Babies named Migel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 52 |
| 1930s | 42 |
| 1940s | 54 |
| 1950s | 83 |
| 1960s | 67 |
| 1970s | 205 |
| 1980s | 345 |
| 1990s | 449 |
| 2000s | 349 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Migel is a rare variant of Miguel, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Michael. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1920 and saw its peak popularity in 1993, though it has never been common. Since 1993, its usage has been falling, and in 2025 it ranked 12,008th with only 1 in 341,615 boys receiving the name. The name is almost exclusively used for boys and is most often found in communities with Spanish-speaking heritage. While data on top states is unavailable, Migel likely follows the distribution pattern of Miguel, concentrated in states like California, Texas, and Florida.
Migel is a variant of Miguel, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Michael. The name Michael derives from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning 'who is like God?' It has been popular among Christians due to the archangel Michael. The variant Migel, while less common, follows a phonetic simplification pattern seen in some Spanish-speaking regions.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Migue, Mig, Miki
Sibling names for Migel
Names that share Migel's style, for a brother or sister.
