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Here Are Michigan’s Most Popular Baby Names of 2020

Anne Erickson May 18th, 2021
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Michigan’s top baby names of 2020 have arrived.

According to the Social Security Administration, the most popular girl name in Michigan for the year was Charlotte, followed by Amelia, Olivia, Ava and Emma.

For boys, Oliver was the most popular name in Michigan, followed by Noah, Liam, Henry and Elijah.

The fastest growing boys names of 2020, according to the agency, are Zyair, Jaxtyn, Jakobe, Kylo and Aziel. The fastest growing girls names are Avayah, Denisse, Jianna, Capri and Rosalia.

The Social Security Administration started releasing its baby name lists in 1997, and the names go back to 1880. When a baby is born, the parents give the agency the baby’s name when getting a Social Security card, which is why the agency has the data.

View the U.S.’s top baby names here.

Anne Erickson's love for music drew her into radio, and she started shortly after graduating from MSU. She has a passion for rock and metal, plus local music. She also fronts the band Upon Wings. Email Anne at erickson@WRIF.com, follow her on Instagram at @EricksonAnne and tweet at her @AnneErickson!