boy name
Miguel
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#212 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Miguel in the US, 1880–2025
Miguel first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2007, when 4,906 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,661.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Miguel popular?
Declining Miguel is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
| 2020s | 11,530 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 26,943 | |
| 2000s | 46,102 | |
| 1990s | 41,009 | |
| 1980s | 25,562 | |
| 1970s | 16,316 | |
| 1960s | 9,783 | |
| 1950s | 6,166 | |
| 1940s | 2,480 | |
| 1930s | 1,656 | |
| 1920s | 1,840 | |
| 1910s | 783 | |
| 1900s | 192 | |
| 1890s | 121 | |
| 1880s | 83 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Miguel a boy or a girl name?
Miguel is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Miguel a popular name right now?
Miguel is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
How popular is the name Miguel?
In 2025, Miguel ranked #212 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Miguel most popular?
Miguel was most popular in 2007, when about 4,906 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.