Miguel

Rank 185th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Miguel was 185th most popular baby name for boys and 341st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,028 babies were named Miguel in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,658 babies in the United States were named Miguel. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Miguel is around 28 to 30 years old.

The name "Miguel" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Miguel include Miggy and Migs.

Miguel Meaning & Origin

Miguel is a Spanish name that signifies "Who is like God?", evoking strength, faith, and devotion.

The name Miguel is described as adventurous, creative and enthusiastic.

Pronunciation

Miguel is pronounced mee-gel in English. The name Miguel has 6 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Miguel

The name Miguel is used in the classic novel "Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes for one of the main characters.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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