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The name Michelle peaked for boys at #662 in 1968. Michelle is also used for girls, ranking #465 in 2025.

The name Michelle is a girl's name of French origin meaning "who is like God".

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Michelle is the feminine form of Michel, the French variation of Michael. Michael was derived from the Hebrew name Mihka’el, meaning "who is like God." The alternate spelling Michele, with one "L," was the original version of the name. Michelle appeared as a later Anglicization in the 20th century.
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Onetime superstar name (Number 4 in the seventies) that's now in steep decline, having dropped out of the Top 100.  Former First Lady Michelle Obama keeps it in the spotlight.  Today's feminine form of Michael is more likely to be some form of Michaela...or Makayla. 

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The name Michelle is currently ranked #465 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #2 in 1969. The name is most popular in MICHELLE, MICHELLE, and MICHELLE. Michelle is occasionally used for boys in 2011.

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