Most popular girl names in the 70s in Michigan
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March 19, 2021
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Most popular girl names in the 70s in Michigan
While many women throughout history have achieved amazing things, most little girls’ names are popularized by the stars of the entertainment industry: a child actress who was a beacon of hope during the Great Depression; the title of a popular song; or the name fictional characters gave their baby in a sitcom.
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 70s in Michigan using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born.
So why were so many parents drawn to a few popular names during this groovy decade? The answers vary from name to name but make total sense when you consider the context of the era—after all, names can tell the story of a generation. Radios blaring the melodies Fleetwood Mac may have inspired parents to name their daughters after the band’s keyboardist, Christine McVie, people who came of age during the peace-and-love counterculture revolution may have been attracted to nature-inspired baby names, like Crystal, April, or Heather. Other newborns of the 1970s may have gotten their names from some of the biggest stars of the decade, like Julie Andrews or Carrie Fisher.
Keep reading to see if any familiar girls’ names (or your own!) made our list.
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#50. Katherine
Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,519
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 655 (#144 most common name, -74.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 54,068
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,519
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 655 (#144 most common name, -74.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 54,068
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#49. Heidi
Heidi is a name of German origin meaning "nobility".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,540
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 199 (#447 most common name, -92.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #76
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 42,214
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,540
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 199 (#447 most common name, -92.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #76
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 42,214
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#48. Pamela
Pamela is a name of Greek origin meaning "all sweetness".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,551
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 33 (#1374 most common name, -98.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,042
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,551
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 33 (#1374 most common name, -98.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,042
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#47. Cynthia
Cynthia is a name of Greek origin meaning "moon goddess".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,558
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 104 (#734 most common name, -95.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 80,209
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,558
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 104 (#734 most common name, -95.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 80,209
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#46. Tonya
Tonya is a name of Russian origin meaning "praiseworthy".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,608
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 57,768
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,608
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 57,768
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#45. Renee
Renee is a name of French origin meaning "reborn".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,640
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 83 (#861 most common name, -96.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #88
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 37,581
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,640
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 83 (#861 most common name, -96.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #88
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 37,581
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#44. Michele
Michele is a name of Italian origin meaning "Who is like God?".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,642
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 56,541
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,642
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 56,541
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#43. Holly
Holly is a name of English origin meaning "the clearing by the hollow".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,691
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 221 (#404 most common name, -91.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 50,467
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,691
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 221 (#404 most common name, -91.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 50,467
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#42. Patricia
Patricia is a name of Latin origin meaning "noble".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,736
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 99 (#766 most common name, -96.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,118
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,736
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 99 (#766 most common name, -96.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,118
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#41. April
April is a name of Latin origin meaning "to open".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,095
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 137 (#604 (tie) most common name, -95.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 76,935
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,095
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 137 (#604 (tie) most common name, -95.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 76,935
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#40. Erin
Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,172
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 333 (#275 most common name, -89.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 67,911
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,172
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 333 (#275 most common name, -89.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 67,911
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#39. Stacey
Stacey is a name of Greek origin meaning "resurrection".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,213
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 59,222
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,213
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 59,222
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#38. Jill
Jill is a name of English origin meaning "child of the gods".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,223
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 55,073
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,223
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 55,073
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#37. Stacy
Stacy is a name of Greek origin meaning "fruitful or productive".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,274
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 69,911
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,274
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 69,911
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#36. Danielle
Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,275
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 328 (#278 most common name, -90.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 60,915
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,275
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 328 (#278 most common name, -90.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 60,915
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#35. Lori
Lori is a name of English origin meaning "bay laurel".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,413
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#2525 (tie) most common name, -99.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 77,784
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,413
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#2525 (tie) most common name, -99.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 77,784
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#34. Wendy
Wendy is a name of English origin meaning "friend".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,429
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 34 (#1357 (tie) most common name, -99.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 74,188
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,429
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 34 (#1357 (tie) most common name, -99.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 74,188
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#33. Sara
Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,448
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 466 (#198 most common name, -86.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 56,948
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,448
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 466 (#198 most common name, -86.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 56,948
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#32. Susan
Susan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "lily".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,749
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 71 (#941 (tie) most common name, -98.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 88,327
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,749
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 71 (#941 (tie) most common name, -98.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 88,327
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#31. Jamie
Jamie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "supplanter".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,779
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 147 (#568 most common name, -96.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 67,812
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,779
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 147 (#568 most common name, -96.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 67,812
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#30. Rachel
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,818
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 437 (#216 most common name, -88.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 77,777
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,818
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 437 (#216 most common name, -88.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 77,777
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#29. Karen
Karen is a name of Danish origin meaning "pure".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,097
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 114 (#689 most common name, -97.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 95,185
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,097
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 114 (#689 most common name, -97.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 95,185
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#28. Tina
Tina is a name of English origin meaning "river".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,144
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 84,757
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,144
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 84,757
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#27. Carrie
Carrie is a name of German origin meaning "free man".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,200
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#1863 (tie) most common name, -99.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 66,837
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,200
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#1863 (tie) most common name, -99.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 66,837
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#26. Tammy
Tammy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "palm tree".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,340
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 98,830
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,340
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 98,830
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#25. Christine
Christine is a name of English origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,500
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 88 (#831 most common name, -98.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 103,241
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,500
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 88 (#831 most common name, -98.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 103,241
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#24. Andrea
Andrea is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,685
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 327 (#279 most common name, -93.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 86,433
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,685
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 327 (#279 most common name, -93.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 86,433
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#23. Tracy
Tracy is a name of Irish origin meaning "fighter".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,745
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 95,538
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,745
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 95,538
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#22. Mary
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,801
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 604 (#156 (tie) most common name, -87.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 126,279
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,801
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 604 (#156 (tie) most common name, -87.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 126,279
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#21. Christina
Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,124
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 277 (#330 (tie) most common name, -94.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 125,747
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,124
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 277 (#330 (tie) most common name, -94.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 125,747
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#20. Amanda
Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,162
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 181 (#474 (tie) most common name, -96.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 123,920
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,162
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 181 (#474 (tie) most common name, -96.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 123,920
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#19. Laura
Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,446
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 235 (#388 most common name, -95.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 118,216
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,446
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 235 (#388 most common name, -95.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 118,216
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#18. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,530
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,564 (#17 most common name, -53.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 142,869
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,530
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,564 (#17 most common name, -53.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 142,869
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#17. Dawn
Dawn is a name of English origin meaning "daybreak".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,771
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11 (#1967 (tie) most common name, -99.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 92,443
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,771
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11 (#1967 (tie) most common name, -99.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 92,443
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#16. Jessica
Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,807
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 411 (#227 (tie) most common name, -92.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 143,488
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,807
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 411 (#227 (tie) most common name, -92.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 143,488
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#15. Stephanie
Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,939
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 193 (#455 (tie) most common name, -96.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 160,470
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,939
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 193 (#455 (tie) most common name, -96.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 160,470
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#14. Shannon
Shannon is a name of Irish origin meaning "wise river".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,953
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 61 (#1026 most common name, -99.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 113,805
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,953
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 61 (#1026 most common name, -99.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 113,805
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#13. Julie
Julie is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,917
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 110 (#707 (tie) most common name, -98.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 121,949
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,917
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 110 (#707 (tie) most common name, -98.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 121,949
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#12. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,985
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,084 (#79 most common name, -84.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 118,841
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,985
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,084 (#79 most common name, -84.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 118,841
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#11. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,274
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 403 (#230 most common name, -94.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 137,312
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,274
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 403 (#230 most common name, -94.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 137,312
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#10. Kelly
Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,923
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 78 (#892 (tie) most common name, -99.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 133,568
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,923
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 78 (#892 (tie) most common name, -99.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 133,568
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#9. Nicole
Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 8,732
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 291 (#315 (tie) most common name, -96.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 144,672
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 8,732
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 291 (#315 (tie) most common name, -96.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 144,672
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#8. Kimberly
Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 10,472
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 282 (#329 most common name, -97.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 229,112
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 10,472
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 282 (#329 most common name, -97.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 229,112
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#7. Heather
Heather is a name of Scottish origin meaning "a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 10,812
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 70 (#948 (tie) most common name, -99.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 203,939
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 10,812
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 70 (#948 (tie) most common name, -99.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 203,939
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#6. Angela
Angela is a name of Latin origin meaning "messenger of God".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 10,834
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 292 (#314 most common name, -97.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 225,222
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 10,834
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 292 (#314 most common name, -97.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 225,222
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#5. Melissa
Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 11,144
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 171 (#505 most common name, -98.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 253,291
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 11,144
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 171 (#505 most common name, -98.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 253,291
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#4. Lisa
Lisa is a name of English origin meaning "God's promise".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 11,824
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 71 (#941 (tie) most common name, -99.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 228,676
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 11,824
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 71 (#941 (tie) most common name, -99.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 228,676
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#3. Michelle
Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 12,943
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 238 (#384 most common name, -98.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 249,140
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 12,943
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 238 (#384 most common name, -98.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 249,140
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#2. Amy
Amy is a name of French origin meaning "beloved".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 14,430
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 204 (#439 most common name, -98.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 269,009
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 14,430
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 204 (#439 most common name, -98.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 269,009
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#1. Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 28,406
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 206 (#435 (tie) most common name, -99.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 581,791
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 28,406
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 206 (#435 (tie) most common name, -99.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 581,791
