Most Popular Michigan Baby Names by Year From 1980-2021

Check out the top male and female baby names from 1980-2021 in Michigan.

Deciding on a name for a baby can be a tough choice for parents. Typically, parents want that name to either be a unique name or a name that somehow honors the family. In Michigan, unique names are not a strong point.

Check out the top baby names in Michigan below from 1980 through 2021 according to the Social Security Administration.

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I have to say a couple of things about this. First, I am amazed that my name didn't make the list. Christopher, with all of its various spellings, is an extremely common name. Sometimes I feel that I can't even go a single day without meeting another one of me. Second, Michiganders as a whole seem to be extremely boring when it comes to naming babies. One of the names below was the most popular boy name for 17 years in a row!

Spoiler alert: I am blown away that I don't know more people with the names Jacob and Michael. Looking at this list it seems like you would meet one about every 30 seconds of the day.

When it comes to last names, Smith is the most common last name in Michigan. Taking up the second and third-place spots are Johnson and Williams, respectively.

Do you have one of the most common names throughout the years here in Michigan? If so, how do you feel about it? I've just learned to accept that there will always be another Chris in the room.

Source: Social Security Administration