Most Popular Male Baby Names,
Michigan, 1970 and 2022



1970

2022



Rank Name Frequency Rank Name Frequency


Total Male Births: 88,007 Total Male Births: 51,548


1. Michael 4,189 1. Noah 475
2. David 3,094 2. Oliver 432
3. James 2,908 3. Theodore 424
4. Robert 2,803 4. Henry 412
5. John 2,515 5. Liam 405
6. Jeffrey 2,029 6. Elijah 388
7. Scott 1,929 7. Levi 348
8. Christopher 1,895 8. Benjamin 334
9. Brian 1,728 9. Lucas 330
10. Mark 1,673 10. Hudson 326
11. William 1,644 11. William 323
12. Steven 1,565 12. Jack 309
13. Thomas 1,467 13. James 303
14. Daniel 1,438 14. Owen 297
15. Richard 1,403 15. Jackson 259
16. Kevin 1,380 16. Mason 255
17. Matthew 1,336 17. Asher 242
18. Timothy 1,329 18. Lincoln 241
19. Joseph 1,276 19. Wyatt 238
20. Eric 1,230 20. Maverick 234
21. Todd 1,118 21. Michael 231
22. Jason 1,097 22. Alexander 230
23. Paul 1,012 23. Leo 227
24. Anthony 982 24. Carter 226
25. Charles 964 25. Logan 221



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: 2022 and 1970 Michigan Resident Birth File. Division for Vital Records & Health Statistics, Michigan Department of Health & Human Services

October 18, 2022