Total number of babies named Noah: 182,896
Total number of babies named Emma: 194,667
All data is from the Social Security Administration and includes 20,062,312 male births and 19,157,040 female births.
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The top 10 baby names of the 2010s
From the A look at the most popular baby names in each of the past 6 decades series
These were the most popular names for babies born between 2010-2019.
1. Noah and Emma
2. Liam and Olivia
Total number of babies named Liam: 173,636
Total number of babies named Olivia: 184,192
The 10 most popular baby names of the 1960s
1. Michael and Lisa
All data is from the Social Security Administration.
Total number of babies named Michael: 833,217
Total number of babies named Lisa: 496,976
2. David and Mary
David: 734,032
Mary: 355,224
3. John and Susan
John: 713,500
Susan: 287,654
4. James and Karen
James: 684,851
Karen: 286,047
5. Robert and Kimberly
Robert: 650,842
Kimberly: 259,076
6. Mark and Patricia
Mark: 441,427
Patricia: 231,144
7. William and Linda
William: 421,502
Linda: 225,419
8. Richard and Donna
Richard: 373,954
Donna: 213,451
9. Thomas and Michelle
Thomas: 327,117
Michelle: 208,292
10. Jeffrey and Cynthia
Jeffrey: 302,039
Cynthia: 196,606
3. Jacob and Sophia
Total number of babies named Jacob: 162,876
Total number of babies named Sophia: 180,832
4. William and Isabella
Total number of babies named William: 159,600
Total number of babies named Isabella: 170,185
The top 10 baby names from the '70s
1. Michael and Jennifer
All data is from the Social Security Administration.
Total number of babies named Michael: 707,647
Total number of babies named Jennifer: 581,763
2. Christopher and Amy
Christopher: 475,606
Amy: 268,999
3. Jason and Melissa
Jason: 462,935
Melissa: 253,283
4. David and Michelle
David: 445,949
Michelle: 249,144
5. James and Kimberly
James: 444,946
Kimberly: 229,107
6. John and Lisa
John: 402,839
Lisa: 228,684
7. Robert and Angela
Robert: 397,410
Angela: 225,242
8. Brian and Heather
Brian: 322,827
Heather: 203,923
9. William and Stephanie
William: 283,556
Stephanie: 160,471
10. Matthew and Nicole
5. Mason and Ava
Total number of babies named Mason: 157,591
Total number of babies named Ava: 155,546
6. Ethan and Mia
Total number of babies named Ethan: 148,857
Total number of babies named Mia: 128,824
The most popular baby names for children of the '80s
25. Casey and Kristin
The data experts at MooseRoots, a genealogy research site, decided to find out which names definitively rocked the 1980s. To accomplish this, they calculated the average annual frequency of names during all decades. They then found the average annual frequency for all names in the 1980s. Names that were two standard deviations greater than the inter-decade average in the 1980s were determined to have a higher performance relative to all other decades.
Note: The names on the list all have higher-average frequency during the '80s as compared to their inter-decade averages. Some names on this list can also qualify to have rocked other decades, along with the 1980s.
Casey
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,917
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 615
Casey is a name of Irish origin that secured the average rank of No. 85 among boys born in the 1980s.
Kristin
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 3,782
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 655
Kristin, a name of Scandinavian origin, secured its peak rank of No. 31 in 1981.
24. Brett and Lindsey
Brett
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 2,198
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 570
A name of English origin, Brett held the average rank of No. 75 among male newborns in the 1980s.
Lindsey
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 3,834
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 529
Lindsey, meaning "island," achieved its highest-ever rank of No. 35 in 1984. In 2015, 328 American girls were given the name.
23. Cory and Katie
Cory
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 2,347
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 443
Serving as an alternative to Corey, the name Cory was most widespread in 1988, when it ranked No. 59 among baby boys.
Katie
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 3,881
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 810
Initially a nickname for Katherine, the English name Katie secured the average rank of No. 42 for girls born in the 1980s.
22. Marcus and April
Marcus
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 2,761
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 750
An English name that translates to "male and virile," Marcus reached its pinnacle in 1984, at the rank of No. 57.
April
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 4,091
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 943
April, a name associated with springtime, was actually more popular in the 1970s than the 1980s. It secured its top rank of No. 23 in 1979.
21. Corey and Kristen
Corey
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 2,837
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 639
Corey held the highest-average popularity during the 1980s, but it actually secured its highest-ever rank of No. 52 in 1977.
Kristen
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 4,442
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 741
A name of English, Greek, Hebrew and Latin origin, Kristen held the average rank of No. 37 among females born in the 1980s.
20. Jared and Courtney
Jared
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 3,211
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 814
Jared is a Biblical name that saw its highest average popularity during the 1980s, but the name achieved an all-time high in 1998, when it ranked No. 51.
Courtney
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 4,458
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 911
A transferred use of the surname, Courtney was common among girls born in the 1980s, but more popular during the 1990s. The name peaked at the rank of No. 17 in 1994.
19. Bradley and Erica
Bradley
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 3,701
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,017
An English name that translates to "broad, clearing and wood," Bradley has been trending down in popularity since the end of the '80s.
Erica
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 4,971
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 957
Erica, a Latinate name that means "heather," reached its peak in 1988, when it ranked No. 31 among girls.
18. Derek and Jamie
Derek
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 3,882
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 826
Derek is a name with English roots that held the average rank of No. 53 among baby boys throughout the 1980s.
Jamie
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 5,181
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,198
Jamie was originally a nickname for boys named James. This Scottish name earned the average rank of No. 33 for girls born in the 1980s, but peaked in 1977 at the rank of No. 18.
17. Jesse and Andrea
Jesse
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 4,589
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,190
Jesse, a name that translates to "gift," was more prevalent in the 1880s than the 1980s. It has yet to surpass its 1887 rank of No. 26.
Andrea
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 5,262
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,469
Andrea, an English, German, Italian, Scandinavian and Spanish name that dates back to the 17th century, peaked during the 1970s, when it secured the average rank of No. 29.
16. Dustin and Sara
Dustin
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 5,192
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 846
A name of German origin, Dustin saw its highest popularity during the 1980s, when it had an average rank of No. 43.
Sara
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 5,592
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,216
The name Sara is of Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian and Slovenian origin. It reached its highest point in 1981, when it ranked No. 26.
15. Travis and Erin
Travis
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 5,488
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,070
Travis, a name of English origin, peaked in 1979 when it was the No. 36 most common name for boys. It continued to shine throughout the 1980s, securing the average rank of No. 41 for the entire decade.
Erin
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 6,222
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,087
Erin is a name of Irish origin that held the average rank of No. 26 during the 1980s — its most popular era.
14. Sean and Danielle
Sean
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 5,520
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,414
Sean, the anglicized spelling of the Irish equivalent of John, was widespread in the 1980s, but even more so during the 1970s. The name peaked in 1972, at the rank of No. 33.
Danielle
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 7,135
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,405
A name of French, Hebrew and Jewish origin, Danielle is the feminine form of Daniel. It was most popular during the 1980s, when it held the average rank of No. 22.
13. Aaron and Crystal
Aaron
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 7,379
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,898
Aaron is an English and Jewish name that was most common during the 1980s, but climbed to its peak in 1994, when it ranked No. 28.
Crystal
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 7,575
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,112
An English, Greek and Scottish name defined as "ice," Crystal earned the average rank of No. 19 during the 1980s.
12. Kyle and Lauren
Kyle
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 7,490
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,580
Kyle, an English, Scottish and Yiddish name that translates to "narrow," was popular during the 1980s and continued to grow even more widespread in the 1990s.
Lauren
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 7,679
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,537
A name of English and French origin, Lauren peaked at the rank of No. 9 in 1989, and went on to realize its highest average popularity during the 1990s.
11. Jeremy and Christina
Jeremy
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 8,216
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,509
Jeremy, a name that dates back to the Biblical period, was most common among boys born in the 1980s, but peaked in 1976, when it ranked No. 14.
Christina
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 7,806
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,589
The name Christina is of English, Greek, Hebrew, Latin and Roman origin. It peaked during the 1980s, when it held the average rank of No. 18.
10. Adam and Rachel
Adam
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 10,442
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,936
Defined as "Earth and man," Adam has English, Greek, Hebrew and Jewish roots. The name peaked at the rank of No. 18 in 1984.
Rachel
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 7,814
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,731
While Rachel was a common choice for girls born in the 1980s, this English, Hebrew and Jewish name was even more prevalent in the 1990s. It reached its pinnacle in 1996, when it ranked No. 9.
9. Nicholas and Megan
Nicholas
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 11,873
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 2,839
Nicholas, meaning "people and victory," was often given to male newborns in the 1980s. The name climbed to its highest popularity level in 1999, when it was the No. 5 most popular name for boys.
Megan
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 8,137
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,637
Megan is a name of Welsh origin that went on to become even more popular in the 1990s than the 1980s. It peaked in 1994, when it ranked No. 10.
8. Jonathan and Amber
Jonathan
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 12,258
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 2,979
A Biblical name meaning "God has given," Jonathan has English, Hebrew and Jewish roots. The name reigned throughout the 1980s, holding the averaging rank of No. 17.
Amber
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 8,198
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,508
Derived from the word for the fossilized resin, the English name Amber peaked at the rank of No. 13 in 1986.
7. Brandon and Tiffany
Brandon
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 12,366
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 2,678
Meaning "broom, gorse and hill," Brandon is a name of English origin. While the name was hugely popular during the 1980s, it became even more widespread in the 1990s.
Tiffany
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 8,467
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,401
Derived from words that translate to "God," Tiffany is an English name that reached its peak at the rank of No. 13 in 1988.
6. Ryan and Nicole
Ryan
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 14,874
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 3,396
Ryan, a derivative of an Irish surname, was most common during the 1980s, but actually reached its peak in 1991, when it ranked No. 11.
Nicole
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 11,245
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 2,286
A name of English and French origin, Nicole held the average rank of No. 7 during the 1980s.
5. Andrew and Stephanie
Andrew
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 15,121
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 3,945
Defined as "man and warrior," the English name Andrew has maintained steady popularity throughout the years. The name reached its peak in 2003, when it ranked No. 5.
Stephanie
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 11,628
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 2,481
The name Stephanie reigned during the 1980s as the seventh most popular choice for all baby girls born during the decade.
4. Justin and Sarah
Justin
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 15,427
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 2,942
A name of English, French and Latin origin, Justin dominated the 1980s, and peaked at the rank of No. 7 in 1988.
Sarah
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 14,542
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 3,033
Sarah, a name that translates to "princess," is of English, Hebrew and Jewish origin. It was the fourth most common name for girls during the 1980s, but peaked in 1993, when it ranked No. 3.
3. Joshua and Ashley
Joshua
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 21,130
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 4,587
Defined as "God is salvation" in Hebrew, the English name Joshua was very popular for boys born in the 1980s, but it was most prevalent during the 2000s. Joshua reached its pinnacle in 2006, at the rank of No. 3.
Ashley
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 18,576
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 2,787
Ashley, meaning "ash and wood," nearly topped the charts in the 1980s, but surged to an even greater level of popularity in the 1990s, when it was the second most common name for the entire decade.
2. Matthew and Amanda
Matthew
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 24,487
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 5,285
Matthew is an English name defined as "gift of God." In 2015, over 12,600 newborn boys were given the name.
Amanda
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 19,708
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 2,737
Amanda, meaning "lovable and to love," saw its highest popularity in the 1980s when it achieved the average rank of No. 3 for the whole decade.
1. Christopher and Jessica
Christopher
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 29,622
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 6,862
Christopher is an English and Greek name defined as "Christ." It held the No. 2 spot for boys each year during the '80s.
Jessica
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 24,999
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 3,972
Jessica, a name of English and Hebrew origin, rocked the '80s. This girls name averaged at the No. 1 spot throughout the 1980s.
Top 10 most popular overall
These were the overall most popular names of the 80s, according to the Social Security Administration.
Males
- Michael
- Christopher
- Matthew
- Joshua
- David
- James
- Daniel
- Robert
- John
- Joseph
Females
- Jessica
- Jennifer
- Amanda
- Ashley
- Sarah
- Stephanie
- Melissa
- Nicole
- Elizabeth
- Heather
7. Michael and Abigail
Total number of babies named Michael: 144,741
Total number of babies named Abigail: 118,475
8. Alexander and Emily
Total number of babies named Alexander: 141,833
Total number of babies named Emily: 117,450
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10. Joseph and Megan
Data is from the Social Security Administration.
Total number of babies named Joseph: 260,667
Total number of babies named Megan: 160,355
9. Tyler and Taylor
Tyler: 262,263
Taylor (for girls): 169,014
8. Daniel and Elizabeth
Daniel: 272,227
Elizabeth: 172,624
7. Andrew and Brittany
Andrew: 272,835
Brittany: 190,812
6. Nicholas and Amanda
Nicholas: 275,282
Amanda: 191,077
5. Jacob and Samantha
Jacob: 298,334
Samantha: 223,995
4. Joshua and Sarah
Joshua: 329,114
Sarah: 224,310
3. Matthew and Emily
Matthew: 351,606
Emily: 237,227
2. Christopher and Ashley
Christopher: 360,204
Ashley: 301,801
1. Michael and Jessica
Michael: 462,314
Jessica: 303,086
9. James and Charlotte
Total number of babies named James: 139,307
Total number of babies named Charlotte: 102,269
10. Elijah and Madison
Total number of babies named Elijah: 136,649
Total number of babies named Madison: 98,258
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1. Jacob and Emily
Total number of babies named Jacob: 273,8441
Total number of babies named Emily: 223,690
Over the past 100 years, Emily was the No. 20 most popular girl name, while Jacob was No. 31 for boy names.
All data is from the Social Security Administration and includes 21,263,426 male births and 20,309,953 female births.
2. Michael and Madison
3. Joshua and Emma
Joshua: 231,926
Emma: 181,257
4. Matthew and Olivia
5. Daniel and Hannah
Daniel: 203,720
Hannah: 155,698
6. Christopher and Abigail
Christopher: 203,289
Abigail: 150,868
The 50 most popular girl names of the last 100 years
What's in a name?
Names can be powerful personal expressions of the self, as well as carry tradition and meaning. While there are thousands of names to choose from, some monikers are simply more popular than others.
MooseRoots, a genealogy data site, found the 100 most popular girl names of the last century using 2016 data from the Social Security Administration. Popularity is determined by the total number of occurrences for baby names from 1916-2015 in the U.S.
Also included is the year in which the name was the most popular as well as the ranking of the name in that year. It should be noted that some names reached their popularity peak outside of the last century, but have stood the test of time and still appear on this list.
These names act like a roadmap through female history, paying tribute to icons of the past and giving nods to influential women of the present. Some of most popular names have been given to notable women, including: civil and women's rights activist Dorothy Height, supreme court justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, iconic actress Marilyn Monroe and contemporary comedian Amy Schumer.
Note: Each name is accompanied by an image of a notable female of the same name.
#50. Heather
Number of Occurences: 523,880
Most Popular Year: 1975
Rank in Most Popular Year: 3
#49. Rachel
Number of Occurences: 545,246
Most Popular Year: 1996
Rank in Most Popular Year: 9
#48. Carolyn
Number of Occurences: 546,036
Most Popular Year: 1942
Rank in Most Popular Year: 10
#47. Janet
Number of Occurences: 547,960
Most Popular Year: 1938
Rank in Most Popular Year: 16
#46. Debra
Number of Occurences: 548,254
Most Popular Year: 1956
Rank in Most Popular Year: 2
#45. Samantha
Number of Occurences: 559,433
Most Popular Year: 1998
Rank in Most Popular Year: 3
#44. Christine
Number of Occurences: 569,735
Most Popular Year: 1970
Rank in Most Popular Year: 14
#43. Catherine
Number of Occurences: 578,650
Most Popular Year: 1917
Rank in Most Popular Year: 18
#42. Nicole
Number of Occurences: 581,755
Most Popular Year: 1982
Rank in Most Popular Year: 6
#41. Katherine
Number of Occurences: 583,340
Most Popular Year: 1991
Rank in Most Popular Year: 25
#40. Virginia
Number of Occurences: 588,290
Most Popular Year: 1921
Rank in Most Popular Year: 6
#39. Pamela
Number of Occurences: 592,691
Most Popular Year: 1953
Rank in Most Popular Year: 10
#38. Brenda
Number of Occurences: 605,611
Most Popular Year: 1961
Rank in Most Popular Year: 11
#37. Ruth
Number of Occurences: 655,204
Most Popular Year: 1893
Rank in Most Popular Year: 3
#36. Angela
Number of Occurences: 655,780
Most Popular Year: 1976
Rank in Most Popular Year: 5
#35. Anna
Number of Occurences: 672,203
Most Popular Year: 1899
Rank in Most Popular Year: 2
#34. Amy
Number of Occurences: 676,479
Most Popular Year: 1976
Rank in Most Popular Year: 2
#33. Shirley
Number of Occurences: 676,952
Most Popular Year: 1936
Rank in Most Popular Year: 2
#32. Kathleen
Number of Occurences: 697,829
Most Popular Year: 1949
Rank in Most Popular Year: 9
#31. Cynthia
Number of Occurences: 704,835
Most Popular Year: 1957
Rank in Most Popular Year: 7
#30. Sharon
Number of Occurences: 720,471
Most Popular Year: 1945
Rank in Most Popular Year: 8
#29. Rebecca
Number of Occurences: 728,673
Most Popular Year: 1974
Rank in Most Popular Year: 10
#28. Laura
Number of Occurences: 732,654
Most Popular Year: 1969
Rank in Most Popular Year: 10
#27. Stephanie
Number of Occurences: 735,098
Most Popular Year: 1987
Rank in Most Popular Year: 6
#26. Deborah
Number of Occurences: 738,780
Most Popular Year: 1955
Rank in Most Popular Year: 2
#25. Melissa
Number of Occurences: 748,849
Most Popular Year: 1979
Rank in Most Popular Year: 2
#24. Amanda
Number of Occurences: 770,793
Most Popular Year: 1980
Rank in Most Popular Year: 2
#23. Helen
Number of Occurences: 786,569
Most Popular Year: 1919
Rank in Most Popular Year: 2
#22. Emily
Number of Occurences: 797,386
Most Popular Year: 2007
Rank in Most Popular Year: 1
#21. Michelle
Number of Occurences: 805,932
Most Popular Year: 1972
Rank in Most Popular Year: 2
#20. Carol
Number of Occurences: 810,812
Most Popular Year: 1941
Rank in Most Popular Year: 4
#19. Donna
Number of Occurences: 826,032
Most Popular Year: 1960
Rank in Most Popular Year: 5
#18. Kimberly
Number of Occurences: 830,784
Most Popular Year: 1967
Rank in Most Popular Year: 2
#17. Ashley
Number of Occurences: 837,521
Most Popular Year: 1992
Rank in Most Popular Year: 1
#16. Sandra
Number of Occurences: 872,565
Most Popular Year: 1947
Rank in Most Popular Year: 5
#15. Lisa
Number of Occurences: 963,755
Most Popular Year: 1969
Rank in Most Popular Year: 1
#14. Dorothy
Number of Occurences: 965,414
Most Popular Year: 1927
Rank in Most Popular Year: 2
#13. Betty
Number of Occurences: 969,245
Most Popular Year: 1934
Rank in Most Popular Year: 2
#12. Nancy
Number of Occurences: 977,902
Most Popular Year: 1950
Rank in Most Popular Year: 6
#11. Karen
Number of Occurences: 983,705
Most Popular Year: 1965
Rank in Most Popular Year: 3
#10. Sarah
Number of Occurences: 997,487
Most Popular Year: 1993
Rank in Most Popular Year: 3
#9. Margaret
Number of Occurences: 1,039,138
Most Popular Year: 1911
Rank in Most Popular Year: 3
#8. Jessica
Number of Occurences: 1,040,806
Most Popular Year: 1995
Rank in Most Popular Year: 1
#7. Susan
Number of Occurences: 1,107,120
Most Popular Year: 1960
Rank in Most Popular Year: 2
#6. Barbara
Number of Occurences: 1,415,983
Most Popular Year: 1944
Rank in Most Popular Year: 2
#5. Linda
Number of Occurences: 1,447,765
Most Popular Year: 1952
Rank in Most Popular Year: 1
#4. Elizabeth
Number of Occurences: 1,454,754
Most Popular Year: 1892
Rank in Most Popular Year: 3
#3. Jennifer
Number of Occurences: 1,463,714
Most Popular Year: 1984
Rank in Most Popular Year: 1
#2. Patricia
Number of Occurences: 1,565,942
Most Popular Year: 1952
Rank in Most Popular Year: 3
#1. Mary
Number of Occurences: 3,514,032
Most Popular Year: 1961
Rank in Most Popular Year: 1
7. Andrew and Isabella
Andrew: 202,449
Isabella: 149,509
8. Ethan and Samantha
Ethan: 201,775
Samantha: 134,267
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9. Joseph and Elizabeth
Joseph: 194,724
Elizabeth: 133,411
10. William and Ashley
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