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Most Popular Baby Names in Michigan

The top 10 girl and boy names registered in Michigan in 2023, based on Social Security Administration birth records.

Top Girl Names in Michigan

  1. 1Olivia
  2. 2Emma
  3. 3Charlotte
  4. 4Amelia
  5. 5Ava
  6. 6HarperSTATE PICK
  7. 7AbigailSTATE PICK
  8. 8EleanorSTATE PICK
  9. 9NoraSTATE PICK
  10. 10GraceSTATE PICK

Top Boy Names in Michigan

  1. 1Liam
  2. 2Noah
  3. 3Oliver
  4. 4James
  5. 5Henry
  6. 6William
  7. 7Elijah
  8. 8Theodore
  9. 9BenjaminSTATE PICK
  10. 10OwenSTATE PICK

Names Unique to Michigan

These names appear in Michigan's top 10 but not in the national top 10 — making them distinctly popular in the Midwest.

HarperAbigailEleanorNoraGraceBenjaminOwen

Rising Names in the Midwest

Names gaining popularity across Midwest states.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most popular baby girl name in Michigan?

Olivia is the most popular girl name in Michigan according to 2023 Social Security Administration data.

What is the most popular baby boy name in Michigan?

Liam is the #1 boy name in Michigan for 2023. It's also highly ranked nationally.

How do Michigan baby names compare to national trends?

Michigan follows many national trends but has regional flavor too. Names like Harper and Benjamin appear in the state top 10 but not the national top 10.

Where does this data come from?

This data comes from the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA), which publishes annual state-level baby name statistics based on Social Security card applications. The data reflects names given to at least 5 babies in Michigan in 2023.

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Data Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) 2023 annual baby names by state. Names are ranked by frequency of Social Security card applications in each state. Data is in the public domain.