Bronson Announces Top Baby Names for 2022

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Bronson is the leading birthing center in southwest Michigan and is nationally recognized for quality and safety. In 2022, there were more than 4,500 babies born at the Bronson BirthPlace, which has two locations – Battle Creek and Kalamazoo.

Below are the most popular baby names of the year at each location (*was also a top 10 name in 2021):

Top Boys’ Names

Bronson Battle Creek

1. Colton/Kolton/Kolten

2. Liam

3. Grayson/Greyson*

4. Jack/Jackson/Jaxon

5. Kaison/Kaceyon/Kaysen/Kayson

6. Elijah*

7. Carter/Karter

8. Ezekial/Ezekiel 

9. Lucas/Lukas/Luke 

10. Theo/Theodor/Theodore

Bronson Methodist Hospital

1. Lucas/Lukas/Luke*

2. Oliver*

3. Owen

4. Elijah/Eli’Jah/Eli*

5. Levi

6. Hudson*

7. Henry

8. Noah

9. Theodore

10. James/Jameson/Jamison

Top Girls’ Names

Bronson Battle Creek

1. Everly/Everleigh

2. Madilynn/Madaline/Madeline/Madelyn*

3. Olivia*

4. Evelyn

5. Abigail*

6. Nova

7. Amelia

8. Cing

9. Grace/Gracelynn

10. London/Londyn

Bronson Methodist Hospital

1. Sofia/Sophia 

2. Olivia*

3. Isabella/ Izabela/Izabelle

4. Elanor/Elanore/Eleanor

5. Luna 

6. Charlotte*

7. Nova

8. Ava/Avah*

9. Layla/Leila

10. Claire/Clare

For help finding a healthcare provider who specializes in pregnancy care or pediatrics, call Bronson HealthAnswers at (269) 341-7723 or visit bronsonhealth.com.