Top 25 Female Baby Names,
Michigan, 1990 and 2022



1990

2022



Rank Name Frequency Rank Name Frequency


Total Female Births: 74,812 Total Female Births: 49,331


1. Ashley 2,070 1. Charlotte 420
2. Jessica 1,703 2. Olivia 412
3. Amanda 1,382 3. Amelia 360
4. Brittany 1,317 4. Ava 347
5. Samantha 1,235 5. Emma 323
6. Sarah 1,054 6. Sophia 320
7. Stephanie 976 7. Evelyn 305
8. Megan 894 8. Eleanor 285
9. Nicole 872 9. Harper 269
10. Emily 871 10. Isabella 252
11. Lauren 837 11. Nora 241
12. Jennifer 782 12. Isla 240
13. Amber 697 13. Violet 229
14. Elizabeth 696 14. Layla 227
15. Danielle 688 15. Scarlett 222
16. Chelsea 684 16. Nova 218
17. Rachel 682 17. Mila 213
18. Heather 666 18. Hazel 205
19. Kayla 661 19. Ella 203
20. Courtney 638 20. Penelope 199
21. Rebecca 543 21. Willow 194
22. Melissa 526 22. Avery 184
23. Alyssa 512 23. Mia 183
24. Michelle 465 24. Aria 182
25. Jasmine 454 25. Lily 177

 

 

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: 2022 and 1990 Michigan Resident Birth File. Division for Vital Records & Health Statistics, Michigan Department of Health & Human Services

October 18, 2022