Michael Jackson’s full siblings, from oldest to youngest, were Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, La Toya, Marlon and his twin Brandon, Randy, and Janet. Michael fits between the twins and Randy, making him the eighth of Joe and Katherine Jackson’s ten children.
He also had a younger paternal half-sister, Joh’Vonnie Jackson. The distinction matters: some family lists leave out Brandon, who died shortly after birth, while others include Joh’Vonnie without explaining that she had a different mother.
The Jackson Children From Oldest to Youngest
The table below includes Michael so readers can see his exact place in the family. It lists all ten children of Joseph “Joe” Jackson and Katherine Jackson.
| Family position | Name | Date of birth | Place in the family |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rebbie Jackson | May 29, 1950 | Oldest child and oldest daughter |
| 2 | Jackie Jackson | May 4, 1951 | Oldest son |
| 3 | Tito Jackson | October 15, 1953 | Second-oldest son |
| 4 | Jermaine Jackson | December 11, 1954 | Older brother of Michael |
| 5 | La Toya Jackson | May 29, 1956 | Second daughter |
| 6–7 | Marlon Jackson and Brandon Jackson | March 12, 1957 | Twin brothers; Brandon died shortly after birth |
| 8 | Michael Jackson | August 29, 1958 | Eighth child |
| 9 | Randy Jackson | October 29, 1961 | Youngest son |
| 10 | Janet Jackson | May 16, 1966 | Youngest child of Joe and Katherine |
The twins share a row because this guide does not establish their delivery order. Both were born after La Toya and before Michael.
Joh’Vonnie Jackson, born August 30, 1974, comes after Janet when Michael’s paternal half-sister is included. Her parents were Joe Jackson and Cheryle Terrell.
The familiar names and their longer forms
Several Jackson siblings became famous under names that differ from their given names. Rebbie is Maureen Reillette Jackson, Jackie is Sigmund Esco Jackson, Tito is Toriano Adaryll Jackson, and Randy is Steven Randall Jackson.
These names refer to the same siblings, rather than additional family members. Recognizing them helps when comparing biographies, family records, and music credits.
Why Michael Jackson Was the Eighth Child
Michael’s position becomes clear when Brandon is included. Before Michael’s birth in August 1958, Katherine had already given birth to Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, La Toya, and twins Marlon and Brandon.
Brandon died shortly after birth in 1957. Although he never appeared in family performances or photographs from later years, he remains part of the family’s birth order.
That explains why Michael sometimes appears seventh in simplified lists: those lists usually count only the nine children who survived infancy. Eighth is the correct position when counting all ten children born to Joe and Katherine.
Michael was the youngest Jackson 5 member, but not the youngest sibling
Michael’s role in the Jackson 5 can create another misunderstanding. He was the youngest of the five brothers in the original group, which made him the “little brother” audiences watched onstage.
However, he had two younger full siblings at home: Randy and Janet. Janet was nearly eight years younger than Michael, while Randy was just over three years younger.
How Many Siblings Did Michael Jackson Have?
Michael had nine full siblings and one paternal half-sister, giving him ten siblings altogether.
His nine full siblings shared both parents with him. They included six brothers—Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Brandon, and Randy—and three sisters: Rebbie, La Toya, and Janet.
Joh’Vonnie shared Michael’s father, Joe, but had a different mother. Therefore, she belongs in a complete account of his siblings, while remaining separate from the ten children of Joe and Katherine.
The different numbers answer different questions:
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many children did Joe and Katherine have together? | 10, including Michael and Brandon |
| How many of their children survived infancy? | 9 |
| How many full siblings did Michael have? | 9 |
| How many siblings did Michael have including Joh’Vonnie? | 10 |
A family total should explain whom it counts. Without that explanation, “nine children,” “ten children,” and “ten siblings” can look contradictory even when they describe different groups.
Which Siblings Were in the Jackson 5?
The original Jackson 5 consisted of Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael. In age order, Michael came last among those five brothers.
Their music introduced audiences to only part of the wider family. Rebbie, La Toya, and Janet were not members of the original Jackson 5, and neither was younger brother Randy.
When the group left Motown in the mid-1970s, Jermaine stayed with the label. Randy joined his brothers, and the group continued under the name the Jacksons.
This distinction helps explain why Randy appears in photographs and performances with the Jacksons even though he was not one of the original five. The group’s membership changed; the siblings’ birth order did not.
The sisters followed separate musical paths
Rebbie, La Toya, and Janet also pursued recording careers. Rebbie became known for “Centipede,” while La Toya released music under her own name.
Janet built a major career of her own and entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. Her success is another reason readers may recognize her immediately, despite her being the youngest of Joe and Katherine’s children.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is Michael Jackson’s oldest sibling?
Rebbie Jackson is Michael’s oldest sibling. She was born on May 29, 1950, more than eight years before him.
2. Who is the youngest Jackson sibling?
Janet is the youngest child of Joe and Katherine Jackson. However, Michael’s paternal half-sister Joh’Vonnie, born in 1974, is younger than Janet.
3. Was Michael Jackson a twin?
No. Michael was not a twin. His older brothers Marlon and Brandon were twins, born on March 12, 1957.
4. Which Jackson siblings shared a birthday?
Rebbie and La Toya both had May 29 birthdays, although they were born six years apart. Marlon and Brandon shared March 12 because they were twins.
5. Which of Michael Jackson’s full siblings have died?
Brandon died shortly after birth in 1957. Michael died on June 25, 2009, and Tito died on September 15, 2024.
Conclusion
Michael Jackson was the eighth of Joe and Katherine’s ten children. A complete family list includes Brandon, while a complete account of Michael’s siblings also includes his younger paternal half-sister, Joh’Vonnie. Keeping those distinctions clear resolves the most common confusion about the Jackson family’s size and birth order.
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