Most popular girl names in the 80s in Arkansas
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February 21, 2021
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Most popular girl names in the 80s in Arkansas
Whether it's a long-held family name, a biblical name, or a name that holds special meaning for mom or dad, choosing the moniker that your child will carry for life isn't something to take lightly. Over the years, certain[ names have peaked and then faded in popularity while others stayed at the top of the rankings for multiple decades. And while traditional and biblical names always seem to be in style, we've also seen some more uncommon names become trendy.
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 80s in Arkansas using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born.
Many baby names are inspired by pop culture of the time, whether movies, music, or television. Others represent familial names or have other traditional significance. Keep reading to see if your name made the list.
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#50. Danielle
Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 559
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 86 (#349 most common name, -84.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,359
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 559
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 86 (#349 most common name, -84.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,359
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#49. Katherine
Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 574
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 300 (#89 most common name, -47.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 99,154
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 574
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 300 (#89 most common name, -47.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 99,154
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#48. Leslie
Leslie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "garden of holly".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 574
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 88 (#343 most common name, -84.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 38,682
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 574
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 88 (#343 most common name, -84.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 38,682
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#47. Kelly
Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 604
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 16 (#815 (tie) most common name, -97.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 109,541
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 604
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 16 (#815 (tie) most common name, -97.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 109,541
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#46. Tara
Tara is a name of Irish origin meaning "rocky hill".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 619
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 16 (#815 (tie) most common name, -97.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 56,327
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 619
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 16 (#815 (tie) most common name, -97.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 56,327
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#45. Brittney
Brittney is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 640
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 16 (#815 (tie) most common name, -97.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #86
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 31,376
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 640
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 16 (#815 (tie) most common name, -97.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #86
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 31,376
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#44. Alicia
Alicia is a name of Spanish origin meaning "noble".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 665
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 47 (#507 most common name, -92.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 66,958
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 665
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 47 (#507 most common name, -92.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 66,958
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#43. Kristen
Kristen is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 669
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#1,060 (tie) most common name, -99.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 83,219
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 669
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#1,060 (tie) most common name, -99.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 83,219
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#42. Erin
Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 678
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 107 (#285 most common name, -84.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 115,814
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 678
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 107 (#285 most common name, -84.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 115,814
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#41. Holly
Holly is a name of English origin meaning "the clearing by the hollow".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 686
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 53 (#475 (tie) most common name, -92.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #59
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 49,648
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 686
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 53 (#475 (tie) most common name, -92.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #59
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 49,648
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#40. Lisa
Lisa is a name of English origin meaning "God's promise".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 703
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#1,060 (tie) most common name, -99.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 102,597
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 703
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#1,060 (tie) most common name, -99.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 102,597
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#39. Nicole
Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 731
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 113 (#274 most common name, -84.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 210,456
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 731
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 113 (#274 most common name, -84.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 210,456
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#38. Michelle
Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 736
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 79 (#378 (tie) most common name, -89.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,988
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 736
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 79 (#378 (tie) most common name, -89.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,988
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#37. Misty
Misty is a name of English origin meaning "mist".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 766
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 79 (#378 (tie) most common name, -89.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #93
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 29,012
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 766
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 79 (#378 (tie) most common name, -89.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #93
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 29,012
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#36. Kayla
Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 791
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 156 (#197 (tie) most common name, -80.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 55,157
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 791
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 156 (#197 (tie) most common name, -80.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 55,157
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#35. Brandi
Brandi is a name of American origin meaning "warm And comforting".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 792
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#1,194 most common name, -99.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #65
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 42,833
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 792
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#1,194 most common name, -99.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #65
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 42,833
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#34. Erica
Erica is a name of Norse origin meaning "eternal ruler".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 832
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 18 (#783 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 93,145
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 832
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 18 (#783 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 93,145
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#33. Sara
Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 892
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 143 (#214 most common name, -84.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 104,640
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 892
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 143 (#214 most common name, -84.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 104,640
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#32. Christina
Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 960
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 78 (#383 (tie) most common name, -91.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,982
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 960
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 78 (#383 (tie) most common name, -91.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,982
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#31. Andrea
Andrea is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 978
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 211 (#137 (tie) most common name, -78.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 98,241
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 978
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 211 (#137 (tie) most common name, -78.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 98,241
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#30. Lindsey
Lindsey is a name of English origin meaning "Lincoln's marsh or island of linden trees".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,005
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 56 (#463 (tie) most common name, -94.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 71,931
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,005
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 56 (#463 (tie) most common name, -94.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 71,931
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#29. Brandy
Brandy is a name of Dutch origin meaning "burnt wine".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,005
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 56 (#463 (tie) most common name, -94.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 44,472
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,005
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 56 (#463 (tie) most common name, -94.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 44,472
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#28. Jamie
Jamie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "supplanter".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,020
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 40 (#551 most common name, -96.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 96,548
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,020
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 40 (#551 most common name, -96.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 96,548
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#27. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,023
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 876 (#12 most common name, -14.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,752
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,023
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 876 (#12 most common name, -14.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,752
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#26. Courtney
Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,039
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 21 (#742 most common name, -98.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 84,298
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,039
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 21 (#742 most common name, -98.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 84,298
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#25. Whitney
Whitney is a name of English origin meaning "white island".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,062
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 38 (#565 most common name, -96.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #64
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 44,278
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,062
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 38 (#565 most common name, -96.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #64
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 44,278
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#24. Laura
Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,111
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 78 (#383 (tie) most common name, -93.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,569
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,111
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 78 (#383 (tie) most common name, -93.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,569
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#23. Lauren
Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,132
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 250 (#114 (tie) most common name, -77.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,122
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,132
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 250 (#114 (tie) most common name, -77.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,122
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#22. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,168
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 140 (#219 most common name, -88.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 136,220
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,168
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 140 (#219 most common name, -88.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 136,220
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#21. Angela
Angela is a name of Latin origin meaning "messenger of God".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,185
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 51 (#487 (tie) most common name, -95.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 116,585
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,185
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 51 (#487 (tie) most common name, -95.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 116,585
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#20. Megan
Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,214
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 68 (#414 (tie) most common name, -94.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,500
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,214
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 68 (#414 (tie) most common name, -94.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,500
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#19. Samantha
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,221
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 269 (#107 most common name, -78.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 121,122
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,221
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 269 (#107 most common name, -78.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 121,122
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#18. Mary
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,234
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 357 (#68 most common name, -71.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 95,842
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,234
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 357 (#68 most common name, -71.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 95,842
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#17. April
April is a name of Latin origin meaning "to open".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,272
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 68 (#414 (tie) most common name, -94.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 75,942
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,272
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 68 (#414 (tie) most common name, -94.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 75,942
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#16. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,435
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 887 (#11 most common name, -38.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 198,938
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,435
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 887 (#11 most common name, -38.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 198,938
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#15. Melissa
Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,469
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64 (#430 (tie) most common name, -95.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 217,896
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,469
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64 (#430 (tie) most common name, -95.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 217,896
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#14. Rachel
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,507
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 131 (#234 (tie) most common name, -91.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,657
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,507
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 131 (#234 (tie) most common name, -91.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,657
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#13. Amy
Amy is a name of French origin meaning "beloved".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,528
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 126 (#248 (tie) most common name, -91.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 150,650
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,528
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 126 (#248 (tie) most common name, -91.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 150,650
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#12. Kimberly
Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,770
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 203 (#145 most common name, -88.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,435
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,770
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 203 (#145 most common name, -88.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,435
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#11. Brittany
Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,817
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 31 (#631 most common name, -98.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,795
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,817
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 31 (#631 most common name, -98.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,795
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#10. Crystal
Crystal is a name of Latin origin meaning "Earth mineral".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,829
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 43 (#526 most common name, -97.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,998
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,829
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 43 (#526 most common name, -97.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,998
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#9. Stephanie
Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,872
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 87 (#346 most common name, -95.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 218,131
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,872
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 87 (#346 most common name, -95.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 218,131
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#8. Heather
Heather is a name of Scottish origin meaning "a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,055
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 20 (#757 most common name, -99.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 191,841
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,055
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 20 (#757 most common name, -99.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 191,841
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#7. Tiffany
Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,087
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 19 (#770 (tie) most common name, -99.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 158,610
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,087
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 19 (#770 (tie) most common name, -99.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 158,610
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#6. Amber
Amber is a name of Persian origin meaning "ambergris”, a fragrant material extracted from a type of whale.
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,506
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55 (#466 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,935
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,506
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55 (#466 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,935
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#5. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,719
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 334 (#77 most common name, -87.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 272,559
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,719
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 334 (#77 most common name, -87.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 272,559
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#4. Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,902
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 115 (#269 most common name, -97.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 440,836
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,902
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 115 (#269 most common name, -97.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 440,836
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#3. Ashley
Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,196
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 231 (#125 most common name, -94.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 352,147
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,196
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 231 (#125 most common name, -94.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 352,147
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#2. Amanda
Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,198
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 35 (#592 most common name, -99.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 369,698
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,198
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 35 (#592 most common name, -99.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 369,698
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#1. Jessica
Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,302
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 135 (#227 (tie) most common name, -96.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 469,439
Arkansas
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,302
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 135 (#227 (tie) most common name, -96.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 469,439
