Charlotte and Theodore lead Michigan's 2025 popularity rankings, with 381 and 490 babies.
Amelia follows Charlotte with 368 girls, keeping the top of the girls' list tight. Sophia rises three places to No. 3, while Eleanor makes the biggest climb on the girls' side, up eight spots.
For boys, Noah (478) and Oliver (469) sit just behind Theodore, and James climbs four places to No. 5. Liam and Elijah each slip three spots, showing how quickly the boys' list can shuffle.
The list blends enduring classics with fresher favorites: Charlotte, Amelia, Henry and Jack have a traditional feel, while Violet and Lainey lean brighter and more playful. Short, surname-style and unisex choices appear too, giving Michigan parents plenty of range.
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Theodore | 490 |
| 2 | -1 | Noah | 478 |
| 3 | - | Oliver | 469 |
| 4 | - | Henry | 433 |
| 5 | 4 | James | 342 |
| 6 | 2 | Jack | 337 |
| 7 | -1 | Hudson | 333 |
| 8 | -3 | Liam | 332 |
| 9 | 2 | Levi | 315 |
| 10 | -3 | Elijah | 312 |
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Charlotte | 381 |
| 2 | - | Amelia | 368 |
| 3 | 3 | Sophia | 341 |
| 4 | 8 | Eleanor | 294 |
| 5 | - | Evelyn | 286 |
| 6 | -3 | Olivia | 285 |
| 7 | 2 | Violet | 261 |
| 8 | -4 | Emma | 257 |
| 9 | 3 | Lainey | 250 |
| 10 | -2 | Harper | 235 |