Though Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar have always been known for having a giant family from their 19 Kids & Counting show, these days, the number of grandkids has officially exploded. Right now, the reality stars have nearly 30 grandkids (and no, that is not a typo), with more on the way as we speak. And through the years we watched them on Counting On, these adorable little ones grew and changed so much — and they're all proof that those Duggar genes are strong.
Anna and Josh Duggar were the first in the family to have kids — because Josh is the oldest, that was no surprise. Then it was Jill's turn, and through the years, as the Duggar children have gotten married, it seems like someone is always pregnant (and usually, it's multiple someones).
It can definitely be hard to keep all the grandkids straight. It's enough of a challenge to name all of the Duggar kids to begin with! Read on to see which children belong to which Duggar, and how they've changed through the years. The family holiday get-togethers have to be crazy, but there sure is a lot of love to go around.
Anna & Josh's Kids
Looking back to when they first became parents, we can't imagine that Josh and Anna had any idea that their future would look like this. Quickly after marrying, they started their family, with Mackynzie born first and Michael soon following — and today, they have seven children. Given that Josh has been sentenced to more than a decade behind bars in federal prison, we have to imagine that their family is officially done growing.
Anna & Josh's Kids Today
Boy, oh boy has Anna's family changed through the years — and like we said before, we're sure she never imagined it would include her parenting seven children alone for a good long while. Since Anna deleted her Instagram account, it's been a minute since we've gotten an update on her brood, but her kids are Mackynzie, 13; Michael, 11; Marcus, 9; Meredith, 7; Mason, 5; Maryella, 3; and Madyson Lily, 1. We don't know how she does it!
Jill & Derick's Kids
Jill was the first Duggar daughter to have kids when she got pregnant with her oldest son, Israel, and her family with husband Derick Dillard has only grown since then. In this photo, which was taken in 2017, Israel and brother Samuel are so tiny (and adorable) — and now, they have another brother who's recently been added to their crew. So what do they look like today?
Jill & Derick's Kids Today
Jill's sons are so big these days! Last year, Israel, who is now 7, started kindergarten (and became the only Duggar grandchild to go to public school instead of homeschooling, so far) and Samuel is 5. Despite their age difference, these two have always seemed like the best of friends.
In July 2022, Jill added a third boy to her brood: a son named Frederick Michael.
Spurgeon Seewald
In 2015, Jessa and Ben Seewald welcomed her first child into the world: a son named Spurgeon. He looked serious in this photo from his first Christmas, but as we all know, his personality today couldn't be more different — he's a little joker! Still, he's always been a handsome kid!
Henry Seewald
Jessa and Ben's second child, Henry, wasn't too far behind big brother Spurgeon — he was born just over a year after him in 2017. Another serious (but adorable) baby face here on what would turn out to be a very goofy kiddo in the future. Wonder what he was thinking when this pic was taken.
Ivy Seewald
After two boys, Jessa's third child was a girl! In May 2019, Jessa and Ben welcomed Ivy Jane into their family, and it's been so much fun watching her grow. Though, as we can all see from this photo, she's always showing off those big, beautiful eyes. We can't believe she wasn't even 3 months old in this pic.
Fern Seewald
In July 2021, Jessa officially became a mom of four when her second daughter, Fern Elliana Seewald, was born. Since then, Fern has fit in seamlessly with the rest of Jessa's busy bunch, and Ivy has seemed over the moon to have a little sister of her very own.
Jessa & Ben's Kids Today
All of Jessa's kids are looking so grown up these days! Today, Spurgeon is 7, Henry is 5, Ivy is 3, and Fern is 1, and judging by Jessa's Instagram posts, it definitely seems like they keep their mom very busy with all their mischief (and hilarious conversations, courtesy of Spurgeon).
Felicity Vuolo
Though Miss Felicity — Jinger and husband Jeremy Vuolo's first child — is an actual big kid these days, it's so much fun to look back at her baby pictures. She's been a gorgeous little lady from day one. And like we can see in this photo with grandpa Jim Bob, she's usually found with an adorable bow on her head.
Jinger & Jeremy's Kids Today
We haven't gotten to see much of Jinger's kids lately, since she's trying to give them more privacy. But now, she's part of a family of four. Felicity is already 4 years old (and still just as adorable as ever, from what we can tell), while her little sister, Evangeline Jo, is 2.
Gideon Forsyth
Joy-Anna and husband Austin Forsyth became parents for the first time in 2018, welcoming their son Gideon into the world. As we can see in this pic, he's always been the spitting image of his dad — especially those eyes! He's an adventurous little guy, and often gets into trouble when left to his own devices.
Evelyn Forsyth
After Joy and Austin experienced a heartbreaking stillbirth, they finally got to meet their rainbow baby in August 2020. Baby Evelyn was too cute from the start, and just like her big brother, looked a lot like Austin. She's only 2 years old now, but she's already changed so much.
Joy-Anna & Austin's Kids Today
Looks like Gideon has a partner in crime for life! These days, Gideon is 4 years old, while Evelyn is 2 (and growing like a weed). Joy seems happier than ever being a mom of two, especially now that she is expecting her third child (a baby boy) later in 2023. So exciting!
Garrett Duggar
Since Joseph and Kendra got engaged at Joy's wedding, it's no surprise that their sons are close in age. Their firstborn, Garrett, made his way into the world in the summer of 2018, and he's been a beautiful little boy from the start with those pretty blue eyes.
Addison Duggar
Baby No. 2 wasn't far behind for Kendra and Joseph. In November 2019, they welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Addison Renee, when Garrett was just over 18 months old. Of course, she was a beautiful little girl from the jump, too — we've all seen how gorgeous her mom is!
Brooklyn Praise Duggar
In February 2021, Joseph and Kendra welcomed their third child into the family — a baby girl they named Brooklyn Praise. When they found out they were pregnant not too long after welcoming Addison, they called this baby their "tie breaker," so it looks like the girls are winning (so far, at least!).
Kendra & Joseph's Kids
This photo was taken in July 2021, but given that Joseph and Kendra have really backed off of posting on social media lately in favor of living a more private life, it's the most recent glimpse we've seen of their whole family together. Now, Garrett is 4, Addison is 3, and Brooklyn is nearly 2 — and some fans have a theory that Joseph and Kendra have since secretly welcomed a fourth child, though there's never been any confirmation from the family on that one.
Bella Duggar
After seeing Lauren go through her heartbreaking miscarriage, it was so exciting to watch her become a mother after her daughter, Bella Milagro, was born in 2019. This is one of the earliest photos fans got to see of Bella, and from the start, she's seemed like the most precious little princess.
Lauren & Josiah's Daughter Today
Josiah and Lauren have one beautiful baby girl — but we have no idea what she looks like now! After the couple deleted their social media content, they've stopped posting altogether, so this is the most recent photo we have of Miss Bella, who should now be 3 years old.
And thanks to eagle-eyed fans who spotted a clue in a recent Duggar family YouTube video, we also know that at some point over the last couple of years, Lauren and Josiah welcomed a second daughter, named Daisy.
Grace Duggar
John David might have been known as a "bachelor 'til the rapture," but once he met Abbie, all of that changed — and now, they're parents. After a difficult pregnancy, Grace Annette was born in January 2020. In this pic, she's 8 weeks old and already such a happy baby.
Charlie Duggar
In September 2022, Grace officially became a big sister when her little brother, Charlie, was born. Though they haven't been posting much recently, John and Abbie did return to Instagram to share a birth announcement photo, giving fans a glimpse of their son for the first time.
Abbie & John's Kids Today
In this photo that John and Abbie shared in honor of the holidays, we got an updated look at 3-year-old Grace and 3-month-old Charlie, who already looks so much like his sis. Grace seems to be pure sunshine, and with any luck, her little brother will follow her example.
Truett Duggar
Just one month after celebrating their first wedding anniversary, Jedediah and Katey Duggar welcomed their first baby into the world. Their son, Truett Oliver, arrived on May 2, 2022, and since then, he's been the adorable star of all of their YouTube vlogs.
Katey & Jed's Son Today
Now, Truett is a growing 8-month-old baby boy, and he won't be an only child for long! In December 2022, Katey and Jed announced that they're expecting their second child, due to arrive in May 2023 — right around the time that Truett will celebrate his first birthday. How exciting!
Brynley Duggar
Making her grand entrance on Christmas Day, Hannah and Jeremiah ended 2022 by becoming parents — before they even had the chance to celebrate their first wedding anniversary! Brynley Noelle got her middle name as a nod to the holiday that she shares her birthday with, and this newborn is absolutely adorable.
