Most Popular Male Baby Names,
Michigan, 1970 and 2021



1970

2021



Rank Name Frequency Rank Name Frequency


Total Male Births: 88,007 Total Male Births: 53,643


1. Michael 4,189 1. Noah 494
2. David 3,094 2. Oliver 489
3. James 2,908 3. Liam 419
4. Robert 2,803 4. Henry 410
5. John 2,515 5. Elijah 392
6. Jeffrey 2,029 6. Theodore 372
7. Scott 1,929 7. Benjamin 362
8. Christopher 1,895 8. Jack 359
9. Brian 1,728 9. Levi 350
10. Mark 1,673 10-11. Lucas 349
11. William 1,644 10-11. Owen 349
12. Steven 1,565 12-13. Lincoln 320
13. Thomas 1,467 12-13. Hudson 320
14. Daniel 1,438 14. William 314
15. Richard 1,403 15. Mason 309
16. Kevin 1,380 16. Jackson 302
17. Matthew 1,336 17. James 301
18. Timothy 1,329 18. Wyatt 297
19. Joseph 1,276 19. Carter 273
20. Eric 1,230 20. Logan 267
21. Todd 1,118 21. Michael 256
22. Jason 1,097 22-23. Alexander 247
23. Paul 1,012 22-23. Luke 247
24. Anthony 982 24. Joseph 243
25. Charles 964 25. Grayson 236



Note: The frequency is calculated by counting the unique spelling of the name.  For example, in order to determine the frequency of the name "Glenn", babies named "Glen" would not be considered, even though the two names sound alike and would have a higher rank if both were counted as one.
Source: 2020 and 1970 Michigan Resident Birth File. Division for Vital Records & Health Statistics, Michigan Department of Health & Human Services

October 18, 2022