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Most Popular Baby Names in Michigan

What parents in Michigan are naming their babies, from real rankings in the Baby Notebook community, 2023-2026. Top 10 below; get the full regional report free by email.

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Top 10 baby names in Michigan

  1. 01

    Charlotte: A beloved, enduring favorite, always a community staple.

  2. 02

    Hudson remains a beloved community favorite, a true staple.

  3. 03

    Owen is a favorite, steadily climbing in popularity among Baby Notebook families.

  4. 04

    Theodore is a beloved classic, steadily gaining momentum in our community.

  5. 05
  6. 06

    Henry: A beloved, popular classic, consistently a community favorite.

  7. 07

    Jack is a favorite, a fresh and rising classic.

  8. 08

    Olivia: A beloved, popular favorite, a true community staple.

  9. 09
  10. 10

    Ella is gracefully climbing, becoming a favorite among Baby Notebook parents.

About this scope

Between 2023 and 2026, the favorite names among Baby Notebook parents in Michigan start with Charlotte, Hudson, and Owen. Timezone data tells us where families are, so these rankings reflect real regional taste rather than a national average.

What sets Michigan apart: Josephine sits at #17 here versus #168 nationally; Emerson sits at #14 here versus #89 nationally; Penelope sits at #13 here versus #57 nationally. These gaps are where regional character shows up: the names a place loves more than the rest of the country does.

When variants combine

When spelling variants are counted as one name, the rankings shift. Here's how the families stack up.

  1. 01

    Luca

    Luca · Lucas · Luka · Lucian

  2. 02

    Hudson

  3. 03

    Liam

    Liam · William · Will

  4. 04

    Grayson

    Grayson · Greyson · Graysen

  5. 05

    Theodore

    Theodore · Theo

Notable cuts

Vintage comebacks

  • #1Charlotte
  • #3Owen
  • #4Theodore
  • #6Henry
  • #7Jack

Nature inspired

  • #34Paisley
  • #35Rowan
  • #36Ruby
  • #53Isla
  • #54Ivy

Gender neutral

  • #2Hudson
  • #5Brooks
  • #9Weston
  • #12Luca
  • #14Emerson

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Common questions

What is the most popular baby name in Michigan?
Charlotte tops the Baby Notebook community ranking, followed by Hudson and Owen.
What are the top 10 baby names in Michigan?
In order: Charlotte, Hudson, Owen, Theodore, Brooks, Henry, Jack, Olivia, Weston, Ella.
Where does this ranking come from?
It's drawn from the names parents in the Baby Notebook community gave their children. Real registrations, not survey answers. Snapshot 2026-07-03.