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Most popular boy names in the 60s in New York
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Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the ’60s in New York using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born from 1960 to 1969. The names in this list represent the distinct intersection of Baby Boomer and Gen X and a reflection of some of the most well-known celebrities, musicians, and trends of the time. Keep reading to see if your name was among the most popular in the ’60s in your home state.
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#30. Gregory
Gregory is a name of Latin origin meaning “watchful, alert”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 13,395
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 473 (#370 most common name, -96.5% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 187,490 (#23 most common name)
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#29. Ronald
Ronald is a name of English origin meaning “counsel rule”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 13,655
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 359 (#440 most common name, -97.4% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 182,176 (#24 most common name)
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#28. Frank
Frank is a name of German origin meaning “free man”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 14,492
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 766 (#260 most common name, -94.7% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 87,150 (#43 most common name)
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#27. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning “brave”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 14,556
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 4,016 (#43 most common name, -72.4% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 97,108 (#38 most common name)
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#26. Eric
Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning “sole ruler”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 15,584
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,314 (#154 most common name, -91.6% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 152,216 (#28 most common name)
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#25. Stephen
Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning “wreath, crown”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 16,724
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 742 (#267 most common name, -95.6% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 152,231 (#27 most common name)
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#24. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning “free man”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 17,472
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,490 (#49 most common name, -80.0% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 249,388 (#17 most common name)
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#23. Edward
Edward is a name of English origin meaning “prosperous”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 18,645
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,483 (#133 most common name, -92.0% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 143,980 (#29 most common name)
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#22. Kenneth
Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning “handsome”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 18,844
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 820 (#248 (tie) most common name, -95.6% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 227,514 (#21 most common name)
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#21. Peter
Peter is a name of Greek origin meaning “rock”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 20,178
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,320 (#153 most common name, -93.5% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 92,403 (#42 most common name)
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#20. Timothy
Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning “honouring God”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 20,446
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,200 (#175 (tie) most common name, -94.1% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 276,819 (#13 most common name)
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#19. Brian
Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning “noble”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 20,708
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,048 (#204 most common name, -94.9% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 258,119 (#16 most common name)
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#18. Scott
Scott is a name of Scotland origin meaning “a Scotsman”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 22,456
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 297 (#519 most common name, -98.7% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 266,823 (#15 most common name)
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#17. Jeffrey
Jeffrey is a name of English origin meaning “pledge of peace”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 23,063
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 680 (#287 (tie) most common name, -97.1% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 302,013 (#10 most common name)
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#16. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my judge”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 24,811
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7,283 (#12 most common name, -70.6% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 242,014 (#19 most common name)
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#15. Kevin
Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning “noble”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 25,097
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,094 (#98 most common name, -91.7% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 271,401 (#14 most common name)
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#14. Paul
Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning “humble”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 25,637
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 965 (#218 (tie) most common name, -96.2% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 242,503 (#18 most common name)
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#13. Steven
Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning “crown”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 26,673
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,431 (#139 (tie) most common name, -94.6% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 290,599 (#11 most common name)
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#12. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning “praiseworthy”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 28,323
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6,009 (#21 most common name, -78.8% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 203,145 (#22 most common name)
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#11. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning “Christ-bearer”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 28,517
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 4,583 (#36 most common name, -83.9% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 237,144 (#20 most common name)
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#10. Mark
Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning “God of war”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 32,786
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,294 (#155 most common name, -96.1% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 441,381 (#6 most common name)
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#9. Richard
Richard is a name of German origin meaning “dominant ruler”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 39,479
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,217 (#169 most common name, -96.9% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 373,894 (#8 most common name)
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#8. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning “vehement protector”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 39,592
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5,939 (#22 (tie) most common name, -85.0% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 421,411 (#7 most common name)
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#7. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning “twin”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 39,635
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 4,275 (#39 most common name, -89.2% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 327,059 (#9 most common name)
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#6. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “he will add”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 42,714
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 8,554 (#7 most common name, -80.0% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 283,046 (#12 most common name)
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#5. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “supplanter”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 56,016
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7,673 (#8 most common name, -86.3% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 684,721 (#4 most common name)
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#4. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “beloved”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 59,307
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7,344 (#10 most common name, -87.6% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 733,939 (#2 most common name)
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#3. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning “fame” or “bright”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 64,368
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,782 (#67 most common name, -95.7% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 650,769 (#5 most common name)
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#2. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Yahweh has been gracious”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 76,286
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5,351 (#26 most common name, -93.0% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 713,374 (#3 most common name)
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#1. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “who is like God?”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 86,244
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 8,557 (#6 most common name, -90.1% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 833,070 (#1 most common name)
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