Most popular girl names in the 70s in Pennsylvania
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March 19, 2021
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Most popular girl names in the 70s in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania 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. Pamela
Pamela is a name of Greek origin meaning "all sweetness".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,034
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 29 (#1603 (tie) most common name, -99.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,042
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,034
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 29 (#1603 (tie) most common name, -99.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,042
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#49. Carrie
Carrie is a name of German origin meaning "free man".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,243
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 49 (#1303 most common name, -98.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 66,837
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,243
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 49 (#1303 most common name, -98.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 66,837
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#48. Holly
Holly is a name of English origin meaning "the clearing by the hollow".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,265
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 217 (#490 most common name, -93.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 50,467
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,265
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 217 (#490 most common name, -93.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 50,467
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#47. Beth
Beth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "house".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,355
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #110
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 28,766
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,355
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #110
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 28,766
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#46. Kristen
Kristen is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,432
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 88 (#941 most common name, -97.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #72
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 44,205
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,432
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 88 (#941 most common name, -97.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #72
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 44,205
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#45. Kathleen
Kathleen is a name of Irish origin meaning "pure".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,634
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 195 (#535 most common name, -94.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #69
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 44,851
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,634
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 195 (#535 most common name, -94.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #69
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 44,851
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#44. Rachel
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,675
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,119 (#101 most common name, -69.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 77,777
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,675
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,119 (#101 most common name, -69.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 77,777
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#43. Dana
Dana is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,741
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 96 (#889 most common name, -97.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 51,292
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,741
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 96 (#889 most common name, -97.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 51,292
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#42. Megan
Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,759
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 471 (#253 most common name, -87.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #89
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 37,258
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,759
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 471 (#253 most common name, -87.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #89
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 37,258
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#41. Stacy
Stacy is a name of Greek origin meaning "fruitful or productive".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,764
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 36 (#1481 most common name, -99.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 69,911
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,764
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 36 (#1481 most common name, -99.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 69,911
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#40. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,801
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,997 (#38 most common name, -47.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 118,841
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,801
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,997 (#38 most common name, -47.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 118,841
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#39. Stacey
Stacey is a name of Greek origin meaning "resurrection".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,837
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11 (#2152 most common name, -99.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 59,222
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,837
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11 (#2152 most common name, -99.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 59,222
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#38. Andrea
Andrea is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,844
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 424 (#274 most common name, -89.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 86,433
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,844
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 424 (#274 most common name, -89.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 86,433
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#37. Jill
Jill is a name of English origin meaning "child of the gods".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,857
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 55,073
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,857
- 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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#36. Wendy
Wendy is a name of English origin meaning "friend".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,039
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 50 (#1290 (tie) most common name, -98.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 74,188
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,039
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 50 (#1290 (tie) most common name, -98.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 74,188
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#35. Denise
Denise is a name of Greek origin meaning "to be devoted to Bacchus".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,069
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 49 (#1303 most common name, -98.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 55,860
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,069
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 49 (#1303 most common name, -98.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 55,860
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#34. Patricia
Patricia is a name of Latin origin meaning "noble".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,077
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 99 (#861 (tie) most common name, -97.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,118
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,077
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 99 (#861 (tie) most common name, -97.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,118
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#33. Jamie
Jamie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "supplanter".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,086
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 195 (#535 most common name, -95.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 67,812
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,086
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 195 (#535 most common name, -95.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 67,812
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#32. Tina
Tina is a name of English origin meaning "river".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,336
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 27 (#1640 most common name, -99.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 84,757
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,336
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 27 (#1640 most common name, -99.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 84,757
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#31. Erin
Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,404
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 497 (#242 most common name, -88.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 67,911
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,404
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 497 (#242 most common name, -88.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 67,911
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#30. Amanda
Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,700
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 570 (#208 most common name, -87.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 123,920
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,700
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 570 (#208 most common name, -87.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 123,920
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#29. Tara
Tara is a name of Irish origin meaning "rocky hill".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,705
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 100 (#854 (tie) most common name, -97.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,075
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,705
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 100 (#854 (tie) most common name, -97.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,075
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#28. Laura
Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,892
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 560 (#212 most common name, -88.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 118,216
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,892
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 560 (#212 most common name, -88.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 118,216
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#27. Danielle
Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,092
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 400 (#301 most common name, -92.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 60,915
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,092
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 400 (#301 most common name, -92.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 60,915
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#26. Shannon
Shannon is a name of Irish origin meaning "wise river".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,200
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 160 (#624 (tie) most common name, -96.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 113,805
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,200
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 160 (#624 (tie) most common name, -96.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 113,805
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#25. Tracy
Tracy is a name of Irish origin meaning "fighter".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,355
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#2450 (tie) most common name, -99.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 95,538
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,355
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#2450 (tie) most common name, -99.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 95,538
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#24. Julie
Julie is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,364
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 279 (#398 most common name, -94.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 121,949
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,364
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 279 (#398 most common name, -94.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 121,949
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#23. Michele
Michele is a name of Italian origin meaning "Who is like God?".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,584
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 23 (#1729 most common name, -99.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 56,541
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,584
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 23 (#1729 most common name, -99.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 56,541
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#22. Tammy
Tammy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "palm tree".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,589
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 98,830
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,589
- 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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#21. Dawn
Dawn is a name of English origin meaning "daybreak".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,098
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 18 (#1857 (tie) most common name, -99.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 92,443
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,098
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 18 (#1857 (tie) most common name, -99.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 92,443
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#20. Susan
Susan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "lily".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,149
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 256 (#420 (tie) most common name, -95.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 88,327
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,149
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 256 (#420 (tie) most common name, -95.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 88,327
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#19. Lori
Lori is a name of English origin meaning "bay laurel".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,205
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 57 (#1208 most common name, -99.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 77,784
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,205
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 57 (#1208 most common name, -99.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 77,784
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#18. Karen
Karen is a name of Danish origin meaning "pure".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,254
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 170 (#597 most common name, -97.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 95,185
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,254
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 170 (#597 most common name, -97.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 95,185
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#17. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,304
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,424 (#14 most common name, -45.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 142,869
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,304
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,424 (#14 most common name, -45.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 142,869
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#16. Mary
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,350
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,239 (#86 most common name, -80.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 126,279
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,350
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,239 (#86 most common name, -80.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 126,279
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#15. Christina
Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,370
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 349 (#330 (tie) most common name, -94.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 125,747
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,370
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 349 (#330 (tie) most common name, -94.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 125,747
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#14. Jessica
Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,488
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 558 (#213 most common name, -92.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 143,488
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,488
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 558 (#213 most common name, -92.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 143,488
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#13. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,520
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 827 (#141 (tie) most common name, -89.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 137,312
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,520
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 827 (#141 (tie) most common name, -89.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 137,312
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#12. Stephanie
Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,648
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 276 (#402 most common name, -96.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 160,470
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,648
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 276 (#402 most common name, -96.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 160,470
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#11. Angela
Angela is a name of Latin origin meaning "messenger of God".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,683
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 400 (#301 most common name, -94.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 225,222
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,683
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 400 (#301 most common name, -94.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 225,222
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#10. Christine
Christine is a name of English origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 8,364
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 100 (#854 (tie) most common name, -98.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 103,241
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 8,364
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 100 (#854 (tie) most common name, -98.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 103,241
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#9. Kelly
Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 9,908
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 227 (#468 (tie) most common name, -97.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 133,568
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 9,908
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 227 (#468 (tie) most common name, -97.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 133,568
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#8. Nicole
Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 10,736
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 517 (#233 (tie) most common name, -95.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 144,672
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 10,736
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 517 (#233 (tie) most common name, -95.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 144,672
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#7. Kimberly
Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 11,657
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 379 (#314 most common name, -96.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 229,112
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 11,657
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 379 (#314 most common name, -96.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 229,112
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#6. Michelle
Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 13,237
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 323 (#354 most common name, -97.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 249,140
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 13,237
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 323 (#354 most common name, -97.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 249,140
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#5. Lisa
Lisa is a name of English origin meaning "God's promise".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 13,273
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 121 (#755 (tie) most common name, -99.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 228,676
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 13,273
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 121 (#755 (tie) most common name, -99.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 228,676
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#4. Heather
Heather is a name of Scottish origin meaning "a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 13,680
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 117 (#773 most common name, -99.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 203,939
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 13,680
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 117 (#773 most common name, -99.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 203,939
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#3. Melissa
Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 15,049
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 268 (#411 most common name, -98.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 253,291
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 15,049
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 268 (#411 most common name, -98.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 253,291
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#2. Amy
Amy is a name of French origin meaning "beloved".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 16,133
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 370 (#317 most common name, -97.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 269,009
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 16,133
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 370 (#317 most common name, -97.7% 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".
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 34,209
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 346 (#332 most common name, -99.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 581,791
Pennsylvania
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 34,209
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 346 (#332 most common name, -99.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 581,791
