DETROIT – We're going to have a lot of people named Noah or Ava walking around soon.
The U.S. Social Security Administration released their list of the top baby names in 2016! The source is a 100% sample based on Social Security card application data.
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Here are the top 10 male baby names in Michigan:
Noah
Mason
Benjamin
Liam
Carter
Elijah
Oliver
Lucas
James
Owen
Here are the top 10 female baby names in Michigan:
Ava
Olivia
Emma
Charlotte
Sophia
Harper
Amelia
Evelyn
Isabella
Abigail
Here are some names that have increased in popularity from 2015 to 2016:
Kylo
Creed
Benicio
Adonis
Fox
Kye
Hakeem
Shepherd
Wilder
Kehlani
Royalty
Saorise
Ophelia
Aitana
Itzayana
Alessia
Joelle
Zayn
Karim
Poppy
Apollo
Here are some names that have decreased in popularity from 2015 to 2016:
Jonael
Aaden
Caitlin
Caitlyn
Katelynn
Kaitlynn
Triston
Freddy
Neriah
Bryanna
Kiley
Braeden
Chace
Brantlee
Gannon
Denise
Sarahi
Shayla
Bode
Dwayne
Deangelo
Kendall
Alissa
Farrah
Amare
Gordon
In case you're wondering, my name, Kenneth, has decreased steadily since 2000.
Ken Haddad has been with Local 4/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He helps lead news coverage and content across broadcast and digital platforms. He's from the Metro Detroit area, and loves covering important news (and sports) in his hometown.