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Most popular girl names in the 60s in New York
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Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls 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. Jacqueline
Jacqueline is a name of French origin meaning “may God protect”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 11,030
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 472 (#388 (tie) most common name, -95.7% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 84,388 (#51 most common name)
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#29. Pamela
Pamela is a name of Greek origin meaning “all sweetness”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 11,361
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 94 (#1400 most common name, -99.2% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 181,938 (#14 most common name)
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#28. Theresa
Theresa is a name of Greek origin meaning “late summer”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 11,739
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 144 (#1043 most common name, -98.8% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 97,115 (#42 most common name)
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#27. Sharon
Sharon is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “a fertile plain”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 11,863
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 207 (#777 (tie) most common name, -98.3% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 154,893 (#23 most common name)
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#26. Kimberly
Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning “from the wood of the royal forest”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 12,048
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,007 (#171 most common name, -91.6% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 259,072 (#5 most common name)
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#25. Cynthia
Cynthia is a name of Greek origin meaning “moon goddess”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 12,420
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 279 (#611 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 196,596 (#10 most common name)
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#24. Michele
Michele is a name of Italian origin meaning “Who is like God?”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 12,459
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 36 (#2217 (tie) most common name, -99.7% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 86,992 (#50 most common name)
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#23. Sandra
Sandra is a name of Greek origin meaning “defender of man”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 12,657
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 142 (#1058 (tie) most common name, -98.9% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 183,844 (#11 most common name)
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#22. Dawn
Dawn is a name of English origin meaning “daybreak”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 13,029
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 35 (#2241 (tie) most common name, -99.7% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 114,292 (#37 most common name)
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#21. Debra
Debra is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “bee”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 13,137
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 46 (#2023 (tie) most common name, -99.6% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 153,771 (#24 most common name)
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#20. Lori
Lori is a name of English origin meaning “bay laurel”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 13,342
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 87 (#1473 (tie) most common name, -99.3% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 176,561 (#15 most common name)
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#19. Diane
Diane is a name of Latin origin meaning “divine”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 13,874
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 58 (#1833 (tie) most common name, -99.6% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 114,452 (#36 most common name)
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#18. Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning “white shadow, white wave”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 14,071
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 517 (#352 (tie) most common name, -96.3% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 164,414 (#20 most common name)
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#17. Denise
Denise is a name of Greek origin meaning “to be devoted to Bacchus”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 15,158
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 115 (#1223 most common name, -99.2% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 128,823 (#29 most common name)
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#16. Maria
Maria is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “sea of bitterness”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 15,203
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,529 (#100 (tie) most common name, -89.9% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 88,819 (#49 most common name)
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#15. Barbara
Barbara is a name of Greek origin meaning “foreign”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 16,651
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 200 (#798 most common name, -98.8% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 159,774 (#21 most common name)
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#14. Michelle
Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “who is like God?”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 16,922
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 968 (#176 most common name, -94.3% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 208,296 (#9 most common name)
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#13. Laura
Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning “bay laurel plant”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 17,095
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 476 (#384 (tie) most common name, -97.2% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 174,181 (#16 most common name)
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#12. Nancy
Nancy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “grace”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 17,972
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 193 (#827 most common name, -98.9% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 142,723 (#26 most common name)
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#11. Kathleen
Kathleen is a name of Irish origin meaning “pure”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 18,015
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 178 (#873 (tie) most common name, -99.0% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 120,950 (#32 most common name)
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#10. Deborah
Deborah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “bee”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 18,416
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 265 (#630 most common name, -98.6% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 183,432 (#12 most common name)
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#9. Christine
Christine is a name of English origin meaning “follower of Christ”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 19,612
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 209 (#770 (tie) most common name, -98.9% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 139,339 (#27 most common name)
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#8. Linda
Linda is a name of Italian origin meaning “beautiful”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 20,216
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 219 (#742 most common name, -98.9% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 225,445 (#7 most common name)
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#7. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “god is my oath”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 21,232
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,789 (#25 most common name, -82.2% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 168,915 (#17 most common name)
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#6. Donna
Donna is a name of Italian origin meaning “lady of the home”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 21,418
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 57 (#1849 most common name, -99.7% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 213,467 (#8 most common name)
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#5. Patricia
Patricia is a name of Latin origin meaning “noble”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 25,725
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 161 (#950 most common name, -99.4% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 231,169 (#6 most common name)
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#4. Karen
Karen is a name of Danish origin meaning “pure”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 26,889
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 298 (#578 most common name, -98.9% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 286,054 (#4 most common name)
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#3. Susan
Susan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “lily”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 30,184
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 186 (#847 most common name, -99.4% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 287,661 (#3 most common name)
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#2. Mary
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “drop of the sea”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 31,470
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 810 (#212 most common name, -97.4% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 355,238 (#2 most common name)
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#1. Lisa
Lisa is a name of English origin meaning “God’s promise”.
New York
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 44,625
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 228 (#721 (tie) most common name, -99.5% compared to the 60s)
National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 496,983 (#1 most common name)
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