The Duggar Kids In Order: A Complete List Of All 19 Children And Their Shocking 2025 Status
The Duggar family, once the wholesome face of reality television, has seen an unprecedented amount of change, controversy, and growth since the days of 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On. As of December 2025, the family dynamic, led by parents Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar, continues to evolve, with new grandchildren arriving and several of the older children forging paths distinctly separate from their conservative upbringing.
This article provides the definitive, chronological list of all 19 Duggar children, from oldest to youngest, detailing their full names, birth dates, and their current marital status and life developments. The sheer size of the family, rooted in the teachings of the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP), makes tracking the Tontitown, Arkansas-based clan a challenge, but the latest updates show a family divided between traditionalism and a quest for independence.
The Duggar Family's 19 Children: A Complete Chronological Biography
Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar married in 1984 and went on to welcome 19 children over 21 years, all of whose names famously begin with the letter 'J'. The family also acknowledges two miscarriages/stillbirths, Caleb Ryan and Jubilee Shalom, in their family count, though the list below focuses on the 19 living children who gained fame on TLC.
Here is the complete list of the Duggar children in order of birth, including their spouses and the latest status updates:
- 1. Joshua "Josh" James Duggar (Born: April 16, 1988)
- Spouse: Anna Renée Keller (Married: 2008)
- Status: Currently incarcerated after his 2021 conviction on child pornography charges. He and Anna have seven children, all with 'M' names.
- 2. Jana Marie Duggar (Born: January 12, 1990)
- Spouse: Single
- Status: The oldest daughter, Jana is often referred to as the "Cinderella Duggar." She remains unmarried, which is unusual for the family's culture, and is reportedly still living at the family compound in Tontitown, Arkansas.
- 3. John-David Duggar (Born: January 12, 1990)
- Spouse: Abbie Grace Burnett (Married: 2018)
- Status: Jana's fraternal twin. A licensed pilot, he and Abbie have two children. Their family life is less public than some of his siblings.
- 4. Jill Michelle Duggar Dillard (Born: May 17, 1991)
- Spouse: Derick Michael Dillard (Married: 2014)
- Status: Jill and Derick have become the most outspoken critics of the IBLP and her family's reality TV structure. She released a tell-all book, Counting the Cost, detailing her separation from the family's strict ideology. They have three sons.
- 5. Jessa Lauren Duggar Seewald (Born: November 4, 1992)
- Spouse: Ben Michael Seewald (Married: 2014)
- Status: Jessa is one of the most prolific content creators in the family, often sharing her life and the lives of her five children (Spurgeon, Henry, Ivy, Fern, and a fifth child born in 2024) on her popular YouTube channel.
- 6. Jinger Nicole Duggar Vuolo (Born: December 21, 1993)
- Spouse: Jeremy Joseph Vuolo (Married: 2016)
- Status: Jinger and Jeremy live in Los Angeles, California, a significant cultural shift from Tontitown. They have two daughters and have also written a book, The Hope We Hold, about their faith and life together.
- 7. Joseph "Joe" Garrett Duggar (Born: January 20, 1995)
- Spouse: Kendra Leigh Caldwell (Married: 2017)
- Status: Joe and Kendra are following in Jim Bob and Michelle's footsteps, rapidly expanding their family with five children, all born in quick succession.
- 8. Josiah Matthew Duggar (Born: August 28, 1996)
- Spouse: Lauren Milagro Swanson (Married: 2018)
- Status: Josiah and Lauren are parents to two children. They have maintained a very low profile since the cancellation of Counting On, rarely appearing on social media.
- 9. Joy-Anna Duggar Forsyth (Born: October 28, 1997)
- Spouse: Austin Martyn Forsyth (Married: 2017)
- Status: Joy-Anna and Austin are raising three children and often share vlogs of their outdoor, family-focused life. Their most recent child was born in May 2023.
- 10. Jedidiah "Jed" Robert Duggar (Born: December 30, 1998)
- Spouse: Katelyn "Katey" Nakatsu (Married: 2021)
- Status: Jed is the first of the second set of Duggar twins. He and Katey have two children, Truett and Nora, and are active on social media documenting their young family.
- 11. Jeremiah "Jer" Robert Duggar (Born: December 30, 1998)
- Spouse: Hannah Marlys Wissmann (Married: 2022)
- Status: Jed's fraternal twin. Jeremiah and Hannah welcomed their first child, Brynley, in 2022, and their second, Wesley, in 2024.
- 12. Jason Michael Duggar (Born: April 21, 2000)
- Spouse: Single
- Status: Jason is involved in the family's real estate and construction businesses and remains unmarried.
- 13. James Andrew Duggar (Born: July 7, 2001)
- Spouse: Single
- Status: James is active on social media, often sharing his travels and hobbies, and is currently single.
- 14. Robert "Jackson" Duggar (Born: May 23, 2003)
- Spouse: Single
- Status: Jackson is one of the younger adult sons and has kept a low profile.
- 15. Johannah Faith Duggar (Born: October 11, 2005)
- Spouse: Single
- Status: The oldest of the younger Duggar girls, Johannah is now a young adult and remains single.
- 16. Jennifer Danielle Duggar (Born: August 17, 2007)
- Spouse: Single
- Status: Jennifer is now in her late teens and is rarely seen in the public eye.
- 17. Jordyn-Grace Makiya Duggar (Born: December 18, 2008)
- Spouse: Single
- Status: Jordyn-Grace is the second-youngest daughter.
- 18. Josie Brooklyn Duggar (Born: December 10, 2009)
- Spouse: Single
- Status: Josie was born prematurely and her early struggles were a major storyline on the family's original show. She is the youngest daughter.
- 19. Tyler Hutchins (Born: February 10, 2008 - Legal Guardianship)
- Status: While not a biological child, Jim Bob and Michelle gained legal guardianship of their great-nephew, Tyler, in 2016, and he is often considered the 20th child.
The Duggar Grandchildren Boom: A 2025 Update
The number of Duggar grandchildren is expanding at a rapid pace, now officially surpassing the number of Jim Bob and Michelle's own children. As of late 2025, the total number of grandchildren has reportedly reached 38, with more pregnancies announced throughout the year.
The family's growth continues to be a central theme, even without the reality TV cameras. The eldest son, Josh Duggar, and his wife, Anna Duggar, lead the pack with seven children, all of whose names start with 'M.' Jessa Duggar Seewald and Joseph Duggar also have five children each, contributing significantly to the growing clan. The 2025 baby boom saw several new arrivals, including Finnegan Charles Vuolo, the child of Jeremy and Jinger Vuolo, born in March 2025, and another new arrival for Jessa and Ben Seewald.
This generational expansion highlights the family's adherence to their fundamentalist Christian beliefs, which encourage large families. The sheer volume of grandchildren ensures the Duggar family legacy continues to be a topic of public fascination and media coverage, even as the older children distance themselves from the spotlight.
Life After Reality TV: Scandals, Separatism, and New Directions
The cancellation of the family's two reality shows, 19 Kids and Counting and its spin-off Counting On, marked a major turning point. The end of their television career was largely driven by the ongoing legal issues and conviction of the eldest son, Josh Duggar. This event, coupled with the growing public scrutiny of the IBLP—the controversial religious organization central to the Duggar's life—has forced a significant shift in the family's public image.
Several of the older children have actively chosen a path of separatism from the family's strict, sheltered lifestyle. Jill Duggar Dillard and her husband, Derick Dillard, are the most notable examples. Jill's memoir details the emotional and financial control she experienced under her parents and the IBLP's teachings, illuminating a darker side to the 'wholesome' family image. Jinger Duggar Vuolo's move to Los Angeles and her shift away from the family's traditional dress code also symbolize a deliberate move toward a more mainstream life.
In contrast, other married children, such as Joseph Duggar and Jedidiah Duggar, remain closely aligned with the family's conservative values and continue to live in the Tontitown, Arkansas area. The Duggar family's narrative in late 2025 is one of two distinct camps: those seeking independence and healing from a restrictive past, and those who continue to uphold the traditions established by Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar.
The ongoing legal and financial entities tied to the family, including Jim Bob's extensive real estate holdings, continue to be a source of income and controversy. The family's story is no longer told through a carefully curated reality show, but through individual social media accounts, memoirs, and news coverage of their ongoing legal and personal challenges.
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