Michele
Michele: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Michele
- A unisex given name
- A female given name from French [in turn from Hebrew], equivalent to English Michelle, anglicized form of French Michèle, a French spelling variant of Michelle.
- A male given name from the Romance languages [in turn from Hebrew], equivalent to English Michael.
How popular is Michele?
Since 1880, 223,299 girls and 2,764 boys in the U.S. have been named Michele (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #29 in 1968. Its highest rank for boys was #835 in 1969. In 2025, 28 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Michele
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Sibling name ideas for Michele
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Michele FAQ
What does the name Michele mean?
A unisex given name A female given name from French [in turn from Hebrew], equivalent to English Michelle, anglicized form of French Michèle, a French spelling variant of Michelle. A male given name from the Romance languages [in turn from Hebrew], equivalent to English Michael.
What is the origin of the name Michele?
Michele is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Michele?
Since 1880, 223,299 girls and 2,764 boys in the U.S. have been named Michele (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #29 in 1968. Its highest rank for boys was #835 in 1969. In 2025, 28 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Michele a boy or girl name?
Michele is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 223,299 girls and 2,764 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.