Top 25 Male and Female Baby Names,
Michigan, 2021



BOYS

GIRLS



Rank

Name

Frequency

Rank

Name

Frequency


Total Male Births: 53,643

Total Female Births:

51,377


1. Noah 494 1. Charlotte 517
2. Oliver 489 2. Olivia 453
3. Liam 419 3. Ava 430
4. Henry 410 4. Amelia 425
5. Elijah 392 5. Evelyn 362
6. Theodore 372 6. Sophia 358
7. Benjamin 362 7. Emma 355
8. Jack 359 8. Harper 292
9. Levi 350 9. Isabella 275
10-11. Lucas 349 10. Eleanor 265
10-11. Owen 349 11. Nora 233
12-13. Lincoln 320 12. Layla 222
12-13. Hudson 320 13. Mia 221
14. William 314 14. Ella 218
15. Mason 309 15. Isla 214
16. Jackson 302 16. Aria 212
17. James 301 17. Violet 209
18. Wyatt 297 18-19 Willow 207
19. Carter 273 18-19 Mila 207
20. Logan 267 20. Aurora 206
21. Michael 256 21. Gianna 205
22-23. Alexander 247 22. Penelope 205
22-23. Luke 247 23. Avery 203
24. Joseph 243 24. Nova 202
25. Grayson 236      25. Hazel 198



Notes: 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: 2021 Michigan Resident Birth File.  Division for Vital Records & Health Statistics, Michigan Department of Health & Human Services

October 18, 2022