Michaelangelo
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 1,398 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Michaelangelo is a 5-syllable boy's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With 1,398 recorded U.S. births since 1962, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.
In the most recent SSA release, Michaelangelo ranks #4810 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Michaelangelo is a boy's baby name of Hebrew and Greek origin, a compound of Michael — from the Hebrew Mikha'el meaning 'Who is like God?' — and Angelo, from the Greek angelos meaning 'messenger' or 'angel.' The combination creates a name of extraordinary spiritual resonance.
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni — the Renaissance master who painted the Sistine Chapel and sculpted the David — gave this name cultural immortality. For many parents, naming a son Michaelangelo is an explicit tribute to genius, beauty, and artistic ambition. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles connection doesn't hurt either.
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Michaelangelo is cataloged under the Hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names often carry theological significance — many embed references to God, virtues, or blessings within their structure.
In the U.S., Michaelangelo has been recorded as a boy's name since 1962, with 1,398 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Michaelangelo was #2729 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #4810, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 119 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 347 | — |
| 2000s | 369 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 346 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 119 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 69 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 29 | — |
The Story of Michaelangelo
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1990, Michaelangelo is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Michaelangelo are most likely born between 1980 and 2000.
How rare is Michaelangelo?
Only about 1 in every 171,429 babies born in 2024 was named Michaelangelo — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1962, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 369 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Michaelangelo by the numbers
- Would fill 29 school buses
- Meeting one Michaelangelo per day would take 3.8 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(58 years, 1962–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21 | #4810 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5387 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3835 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4188 |
| 2020 | 26 | #3987 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4908 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4560 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5047 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3097 |
| 2015 | 52 | #2449 |
| 2014 | 43 | #2789 |
| 2013 | 39 | #2934 |
| 2012 | 40 | #2939 |
| 2011 | 35 | #3220 |
| 2010 | 39 | #2990 |
| 2009 | 31 | #3525 |
| 2008 | 50 | #2534 |
| 2007 | 59 | #2250 |
| 2006 | 30 | #3497 |
| 2005 | 33 | #3144 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1962–2024