Top 25 Female Baby Names,
Michigan, 1990 and 2024



1990

2024



Rank Name Frequency Rank Name Frequency


Total Female Births: 74,812 Total Female Births: 48,619


1. Ashley 2,070 1. Charlotte 393
2. Jessica 1,703 2. Amelia 384
3. Amanda 1,382 3. Emma 328
4. Brittany 1,317 4. Olivia 319
5. Samantha 1,235 5-6. Evelyn 302
6. Sarah 1,054 5-6. Sophia 302
7. Stephanie 976 7. Ava 281
8. Megan 894 8. Harper 243
9. Nicole 872 9-10. Nora 241
10. Emily 871 9-10. Violet 241
11. Lauren 837 11. Lainey 227
12. Jennifer 782 12. Mia 224
13. Amber 697 13. Eleanor 222
14. Elizabeth 696 14. Hazel 221
15. Danielle 688 15-16. Aurora 219
16. Chelsea 684 15-16. Isabella 219
17. Rachel 682 17. Isla 203
18. Heather 666 18. Lucy 198
19. Kayla 661 19. Nova 186
20. Courtney 638 20-21. Willow 177
21. Rebecca 543 20-21. Mila 177
22. Melissa 526 22-24. Layla 176
23. Alyssa 512 22-24. Ella 176
24. Michelle 465 22-24. Ellie 176
25. Jasmine 454 25. Elizabeth 175

 

 

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: 2024 and 1990 Michigan Resident Birth File. Division for Vital Records & Health Statistics, Michigan Department of Health & Human Services

January 12, 2026