Michigan
Gender-neutral name · English · Native American
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #12,055 in 2006
0 babies were named Michigan in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2006–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Michigan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryMichigan first shows up in US birth records in 2006, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2006, when it reached #12,055.
About the name Michigan
Michigan is a gender-neutral name of English and Native American origin. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-gan”. US birth records list Michigan for boys only in 2006, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 2006, when it ranked #12,055 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2006, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesNative American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.4 | 416,667 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Michigan
What is the origin of the name Michigan?
Michigan has English, Native American roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Michigan a boy or girl name?
Both. Michigan is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Michigan?
Michigan is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2006. It peaked at #12,055 in 2006.