At a glance
- In short
- Michigan is a unique male name with American roots. Pronounced mih-SHI-gun, it offers a distinctive and uncommon choice for parents.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2006 (#12,055)
- Babies in 2006
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- First recorded
- 2006 (the only year on record)
Meaning of Michigan
Originating from the United States, the name Michigan is primarily used as a male given name. In American English, it is pronounced as mih-SHI-gun (/mɪˈʃi.gɑn/). While there are no widely recognized variations of this name, some potential alternatives could include Michie or Mich. Although not particularly popular in recent years, Michigan has been occasionally chosen as a baby name. In 2006, it was given to five newborn boys in the United States, ranking at number 12,049. The name Michigan carries a unique and distinctive quality that may appeal to parents looking for something uncommon and rooted in American heritage.
How to pronounce Michigan
English
- Pronounced mih-SHI-gun /mɪˈʃi.gɑn/
Popularity of Michigan in the U.S.
Michigan appears in the records for the U.S. only in 2006, ranked #12,055 with 5 babies.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale)
Year-by-year table, 2006 1 row
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 12,055 | new |