Michelle is a female given name of French origin. It means "who is like God?" in Hebrew. The name is derived from the Hebrew name "Mikha'el," which means "who is like God?" Mikha'el is also the name of one of the seven archangels in Jewish and Christian traditions.
The name Michelle has been popular for many centuries, but it became particularly fashionable in the mid-20th century. It was among the top 10 names for girls in the United States from the late 1950s to the early 1970s. Today, it is still a widely recognized name, although its popularity has waned somewhat in recent years.
Some famous individuals with the name Michelle include French singer and actress Michelle Pfeiffer, American journalist and television personality Michelle Obama, and British actress Michelle Keegan. However, these individuals are not responsible for the popularity of the name; rather, they have simply added to its recognition throughout their successful careers.
Statistics show that the name Michellie has seen varied popularity over time in the United States. In 1967, there were 7 babies named Michellie, followed by a slight decrease to 6 births in 1970. However, the trend reversed in 1973 with only 5 babies receiving this name that year. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in popularity in 1974, with 8 births recorded for Michellie. The name's popularity then dipped again to 5 births in 1977.
Overall, from 1967 to 1977, there were a total of 31 babies named Michellie born in the United States. These figures demonstrate that while Michellie was not one of the most popular names during this period, it did maintain a consistent presence among baby names.