boy's name
Michiel
mee-KHEEL (Dutch)
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,051
Michiel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Michiel is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 1956, when 39 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Michiel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 7 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 145 |
| 1950s | 315 |
| 1960s | 266 |
| 1970s | 145 |
| 1980s | 80 |
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 24 |
How Popular Is Michiel?
In 2006, Michiel was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Michiel Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Michiel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Michiel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Michiel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Michiel
- Dutch mee-KHEEL
Sibling Names for Michiel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Michiel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Michiel
How popular is the name Michiel?
In 2006, Michiel was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Michiel a girl's or a boy's name?
Michiel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Michiel?
Michiel has 2 syllables.
When was Michiel most popular?
Michiel peaked in 1956, when 39 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.