Top 25 Female Baby Names,
Michigan, 1990 and 2023



1990

2023



Rank Name Frequency Rank Name Frequency


Total Female Births: 74,812 Total Female Births: 48,128


1. Ashley 2,070 1. Charlotte 432
2. Jessica 1,703 2. Amelia 402
3. Amanda 1,382 3. Olivia 374
4. Brittany 1,317 4. Sophia 342
5. Samantha 1,235 5. Emma 317
6. Sarah 1,054 6. Ava 293
7. Stephanie 976 7. Harper 290
8. Megan 894 8. Evelyn 274
9. Nicole 872 9. Violet 245
10. Emily 871 10. Eleanor 244
11. Lauren 837 11. Nora 241
12. Jennifer 782 12. Isabella 235
13. Amber 697 13. Isla 233
14. Elizabeth 696 14. Hazel 210
15. Danielle 688 15-16. Penelope 200
16. Chelsea 684 15-16. Scarlett 200
17. Rachel 682 17. Mila 198
18. Heather 666 18. Ivy 197
19. Kayla 661 19. Aurora 194
20. Courtney 638 20. Mia 186
21. Rebecca 543 21-22. Grace 185
22. Melissa 526 21-22. Nova 185
23. Alyssa 512 23. Lucy 183
24. Michelle 465 24. Ella 181
25. Jasmine 454 25. Luna 180

 

 

Note: The frequency is calculated by counting the unique spelling of the name.  For example, in order to determine the frequency of the name "Kathy", babies named "Cathy" 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 1990 Michigan Resident Birth File. Division for Vital Records & Health Statistics, Michigan Department of Health & Human Services

February 12, 2025