Michelangelo
MeaningMichael the angel · Italian
- US rank
- #2,941
- Syllables
- 5
- Peak
- #1,910 in 2015
42 babies were named Michelangelo in the US in 2025. It has dropped 135 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1961–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Michelangelo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 40,650 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Michelangelo, 42 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Michelangelo would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMichelangelo first shows up in US birth records in 1961, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 64 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2015, when it reached #1,910.
- Then vs nowMichelangelo is 3.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 131,579 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 40,650.
- TrendMichelangelo has slipped 135 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,941. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Italian, Michelangelo means “Michael the angel”.
About the name Michelangelo
Michelangelo is a boy name of Italian origin meaning “Michael the angel”. It has 12 letters and 5 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-elo”. US birth records list Michelangelo for boys from 1961 to 2025, in 59 of those 65 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #1,910 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,941, with 42 babies.
Origin:Italian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.3 | 305,085 boys |
| 1970s | 4.5 | 220,264 boys |
| 1980s | 3.9 | 254,453 boys |
| 1990s | 8.2 | 122,549 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 88,417 boys |
| 2010s | 26 | 38,700 boys |
| 2020s | 27 | 36,386 boys |
More Italian boy names
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Unisex name: Luka · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Emiliano · rival, striving
- Boy name: Lorenzo · from Laurentum
- Unisex name: Giovanni · God is gracious
- Boy name: Matteo · gift of God
Questions about the name Michelangelo
What does the name Michelangelo mean?
Michelangelo means “Michael the angel” in Italian.
What is the origin of the name Michelangelo?
Michelangelo has Italian roots in our records. Other Italian names include Luca, Leo, Luka.
Is Michelangelo a boy or girl name?
Michelangelo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Michelangelo?
Michelangelo ranked #2,941 for US boys in 2025, given to 42 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#1,910).