Michelangelo

Boy name

Michelangelo has been given to 1,358 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It peaked in 2015. In 2025, about 1 in 40,668 boys was named Michelangelo.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,358

Peak year

2015 (76 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1961

10-year trend

▼ -45%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Michelangelo — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Michaelangeloboy

1,419 babies since 1962

Michealangeloboy

11 babies since 2004

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FAQ

How popular is the name Michelangelo?

Michelangelo has been given to 1,358 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Michelangelo peak?

Michelangelo peaked in 2015, when 76 babies were given the name.

Is Michelangelo a girl or boy name?

Michelangelo is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Michelangelo are boys).

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