Michigan Baby Name Trends (2026)

Michigan's lists blend Midwestern dependable names with Detroit's African American naming traditions. Below: the most popular boy and girl names in 2026 — explore each name page for meaning, origin, and pronunciation.

About Michigan naming culture

Michigan's lists blend Midwestern dependable names with Detroit's African American naming traditions.

Popular boy names parents in Michigan are choosing

James
John
Robert
Michael
William
David
Richard
Charles
Joseph
Thomas
Christopher
Daniel

Popular girl names parents in Michigan are choosing

Mary
Patricia
Linda
Barbara
Elizabeth
Jennifer
Margaret
Susan
Dorothy
Helen
Betty
Nancy

Official state-level rankings

For official state-level baby name ranks, see the US Social Security Administration state baby name dataset. Our editorial picks above reflect popular national choices common in Michigan's Midwest naming traditions.