Michelin is of French origin and means "from Michelle". It's a surname, not a given name, and it's quite well-known worldwide due to its association with the tire manufacturing company Michelin, which was founded by Édouard and André Michelin in 1889. The Michelin brothers were pioneers in tire design and production, and their legacy continues today with the Michelin brand being recognized for quality and innovation in tires globally.
The name Michelin has seen a varied trend over time, with 5 births recorded in 1975, followed by a significant increase to 8 births in 1978. However, there was a subsequent decrease to 7 births in 1990. In total, 20 individuals named Michelin were born during these years.