The Michigan dataset covers 21,183 registered babies across 100 distinct first names, drawn from U.S. Social Security Administration records going back to 1910.
The #1 boy name Noah represents 4.2% of registered boys in the state. The #1 girl name Charlotte represents 4% of girls. The higher those percentages, the more concentrated naming is — states with strong local traditions tend to cluster around familiar choices, while cosmopolitan states spread names over a wider pool.
Names distinctive to Michigan
These names are significantly more popular in this state than nationally — they capture Michigan's particular naming character:
Hudson
Michigan #6 · US #22
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular boy name in Michigan?
Noah is the most popular boy name in Michigan across the available data, recorded 488 times — about 4.2% of boys' name registrations in the state.
What is the most popular girl name in Michigan?
Charlotte is the most popular girl name in Michigan, recorded 382 times — about 4% of girls' name registrations in the state.
How far back does the Michigan name data go?
The Michigan dataset spans 115 years of baby name records — from 1910 through 2025 — sourced directly from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
How many unique names have been used in Michigan?
The combined dataset for Michigan contains 100 distinct first names (50 boys, 50 girls) spanning 21,183 total registered births.
What boy names are distinctive to Michigan?
Hudson stands out — ranked #6 in Michigan but only #22 nationally. That makes it a meaningfully regional choice compared with the U.S. as a whole.