Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Miguel.
National Rank (2025)
#212
All-Time Peak Rank
#86 (2000)
Total U.S. Births
190,566
Unisex Distribution99.5% Boy / 0.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Miguel Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Miguel
According to SSA data, Miguel achieved its highest historical rank of #86 in 2000. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2007 with 4,906 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 35.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 137 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Miguel scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-35.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,906Births in 2007
Years in Top 100
18yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
137Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:83
1890s:121
1900s:192
1910s:783
1920s:1,840
1930s:1,656
1940s:2,480
1950s:6,166
1960s:9,783
1970s:16,316
1980s:25,562
1990s:41,009
2000s:46,102
2010s:26,943
2020s:11,530
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMi-gue
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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