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Most Popular Baby Names in Michigan

It’s always fun to see what baby names are trending each year. I looked up my name, Anne, and discovered it’s not a very popular name anymore. It’s not even…

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These are the most popular baby names in Michigan.

It's always fun to see what baby names are trending each year. I looked up my name, Anne, and discovered it's not a very popular name anymore. It's not even inside the top 100 of girls' baby names. That's a bummer, but hey, I still like my name.

Names.org has put together a list of the Most Popular Baby Names in Michigan in 2022, using Social Security Administration data on births and user interest on its website. Every year, the U.S. Social Security Administration publishes the first names from all Social Security card applications for births that have taken place in the U.S. since 1880. I would love to see what the most popular names were back in 1880. Actually, I just looked up the data via the Social Security administration, and it looks like John and Mary were the most popular names back then, which are still popular names today.

So, which baby names are the most popular in Michigan in 2022? For boys, Noah is No. 1, followed by Liam and Oliver. For girls, Amelia is No. 1, followed by Charlotte and Olivia. View the full list of the top baby names for boys and girls in Michigan for 2022 below. Note that this data, although the most recent available, did not include information from 2021 because it is not yet available.

SOURCE: This list is via Names.org.

Looking to name your little guy? Here are the most popular names for boys in Michigan for 2022!

10. William

This is the No. 5 most popular baby name for boys in America.

More facts about this name:

Origin: English
Meaning: Will, Protection

9. Lucas

This is the No. 9 most popular baby name for boys in America.

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Origin: Latin
Meaning: White or Light

8. Benjamin

This is the No. 7 most popular baby name for boys in America.

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Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Son Of My Right Hand

7. Jack

This name is unique to Michigan, in that other states don't have it as a favorite.

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Origin: English
Meaning: God Is Gracious

6. Theodore

This name is unique to Michigan, in that other states don't have it as a favorite.

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Origin: Greek
Meaning: Give To God

5. Elijah

This is the No. 4 most popular baby name for boys in America.

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Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: My God Is Yahweh

4. Henry

This is the No. 8 most popular baby name for boys in America.

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Origin: German
Meaning: Ruler Of The Home

3. Oliver

This is the No. 3 most popular baby name for boys in America.

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Origin: English
Meaning: Descendant Of The Ancestor

2. Liam

This is the No. 1 most popular baby name for boys in America.

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Origin: Irish
Meaning: With Gilded Helmet

1. Noah

This is the No. 2 most popular baby name for boys in America.

More facts about this name:

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Rest, Peace

Looking to name your little girl? Here are the most popular names for girls in Michigan for 2022!

10. Isabella

This is the No. 7 most popular baby name for boys in America.

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Origin: Italian
Meaning: God Is My Oath

9. Eleanor

This name is unique to Michigan, in that other states don't have it as a favorite.

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Origin: French
Meaning: Light-hearted, Shining light

8. Evelyn

This is the No. 9 most popular baby name for boys in America.

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Origin: English
Meaning: Beautiful Bird

7. Harper

This name is unique to Michigan, in that other states don't have it as a favorite.

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Origin: English
Meaning: Harp Player

6. Emma

This is the No. 2 most popular baby name for boys in America.

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Origin: Latin
Meaning: Universal

5. Ava

This is the No. 6 most popular baby name for boys in America.

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Origin: English
Meaning: To Breathe, To Live

4. Sophia

This is the No. 5 most popular baby name for boys in America.

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Origin: Greek
Meaning: Wisdom

3. Olivia

This is the No. 1 most popular baby name for boys in America.

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Origin: English
Meaning: Ancestor's Descendant

2. Charlotte

This is the No. 3 most popular baby name for boys in America.

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Origin: French
Meaning: Free

1. Amelia

This is the No. 4 most popular baby name for boys in America.

More facts about this name:

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Work

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Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.