Most Popular Male Baby Names,
Michigan, 1970 and 2023



1970

2023



Rank Name Frequency Rank Name Frequency


Total Male Births: 88,007 Total Male Births: 51,048


1. Michael 4,189 1. Noah 467
2. David 3,094 2. Oliver 456
3. James 2,908 3. Henry 416
4. Robert 2,803 4. Theodore 410
5. John 2,515 5. Liam 390
6. Jeffrey 2,029 6. Jack 352
7. Scott 1,929 7. Hudson 335
8. Christopher 1,895 8. Elijah 328
9. Brian 1,728 9. Levi 324
10. Mark 1,673 10. Owen 310
11. William 1,644 11. James 308
12. Steven 1,565 12. Benjamin 296
13. Thomas 1,467 13. William 290
14. Daniel 1,438 14. Lucas 279
15. Richard 1,403 15. Leo 255
16. Kevin 1,380 16. Maverick 249
17. Matthew 1,336 17. Mason 243
18. Timothy 1,329 18. Luke 237
19. Joseph 1,276 19. Michael 232
20. Eric 1,230 20. Grayson 223
21. Todd 1,118 21. Jackson 220
22. Jason 1,097 22. Asher 218
23. Paul 1,012 23-24. Lincoln 215
24. Anthony 982 23-24. Joseph 215
25. Charles 964 25-27. Ezra 212
      25-27. Carter 212
      25-27. Luca 212



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: 2023 and 1970 Michigan Resident Birth File. Division for Vital Records & Health Statistics, Michigan Department of Health & Human Services

February 12, 2025