Most popular girl names in the 80s in Connecticut
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February 21, 2021
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Most popular girl names in the 80s in Connecticut
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 Connecticut 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. Catherine
Catherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 804
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 210 (#148 most common name, -73.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #65
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 42,412
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 804
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 210 (#148 most common name, -73.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #65
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 42,412
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#49. Vanessa
Vanessa is a name of Greek origin meaning "butterfly".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 807
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 171 (#183 most common name, -78.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 65,690
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 807
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 171 (#183 most common name, -78.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 65,690
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#48. Alexandra
Alexandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 814
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 509 (#47 most common name, -37.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #82
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 34,642
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 814
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 509 (#47 most common name, -37.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #82
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 34,642
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#47. Katie
Katie is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 830
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 57 (#425 most common name, -93.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 72,844
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 830
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 57 (#425 most common name, -93.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 72,844
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#46. Alicia
Alicia is a name of Spanish origin meaning "noble".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 839
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 89 (#331 (tie) most common name, -89.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 66,958
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 839
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 89 (#331 (tie) most common name, -89.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 66,958
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#45. Jacqueline
Jacqueline is a name of French origin meaning "may God protect".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 888
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 116 (#259 (tie) most common name, -86.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 51,525
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 888
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 116 (#259 (tie) most common name, -86.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 51,525
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#44. Courtney
Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 930
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 26 (#607 most common name, -97.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 84,298
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 930
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 26 (#607 most common name, -97.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 84,298
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#43. Amber
Amber is a name of Persian origin meaning "ambergris”, a fragrant material extracted from a type of whale.
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 930
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 121 (#254 (tie) most common name, -87.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,935
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 930
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 121 (#254 (tie) most common name, -87.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,935
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#42. Mary
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 931
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 206 (#152 most common name, -77.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 95,842
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 931
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 206 (#152 most common name, -77.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 95,842
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#41. Kristin
Kristin is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 969
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 206 (#152 most common name, -78.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 70,551
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 969
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 206 (#152 most common name, -78.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 70,551
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#40. Jamie
Jamie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "supplanter".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 977
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 43 (#490 (tie) most common name, -95.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 96,548
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 977
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 43 (#490 (tie) most common name, -95.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 96,548
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#39. Meghan
Meghan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,001
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 40 (#507 (tie) most common name, -96.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #76
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 36,169
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,001
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 40 (#507 (tie) most common name, -96.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #76
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 36,169
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#38. Caitlin
Caitlin is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,022
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 99 (#302 (tie) most common name, -90.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #84
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 33,424
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,022
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 99 (#302 (tie) most common name, -90.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #84
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 33,424
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#37. Kathryn
Kathryn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,109
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 101 (#297 most common name, -90.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,436
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,109
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 101 (#297 most common name, -90.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,436
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#36. Crystal
Crystal is a name of Latin origin meaning "Earth mineral".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,116
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 46 (#475 (tie) most common name, -95.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,998
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,116
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 46 (#475 (tie) most common name, -95.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,998
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#35. Allison
Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning “noble.”
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,160
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 347 (#81 (tie) most common name, -70.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,320
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,160
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 347 (#81 (tie) most common name, -70.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,320
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#34. Tiffany
Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,162
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 51 (#450 (tie) most common name, -95.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 158,610
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,162
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 51 (#450 (tie) most common name, -95.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 158,610
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#33. Lindsay
Lindsay is a name of English origin meaning "Lincoln's marsh or island of linden trees".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,188
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 22 (#649 most common name, -98.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 68,479
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,188
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 22 (#649 most common name, -98.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 68,479
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#32. Shannon
Shannon is a name of Irish origin meaning "wise river".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,202
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 17 (#707 most common name, -98.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 78,412
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,202
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 17 (#707 most common name, -98.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 78,412
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#31. Brittany
Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,243
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 41 (#502 most common name, -96.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,795
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,243
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 41 (#502 most common name, -96.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,795
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#30. Erica
Erica is a name of Norse origin meaning "eternal ruler".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,262
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 23 (#637 (tie) most common name, -98.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 93,145
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,262
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 23 (#637 (tie) most common name, -98.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 93,145
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#29. Christine
Christine is a name of English origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,368
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 25 (#617 most common name, -98.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 67,999
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,368
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 25 (#617 most common name, -98.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 67,999
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#28. Sara
Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,415
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 215 (#142 most common name, -84.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 104,640
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,415
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 215 (#142 most common name, -84.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 104,640
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#27. Lisa
Lisa is a name of English origin meaning "God's promise".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,490
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 25 (#617 most common name, -98.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 102,597
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,490
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 25 (#617 most common name, -98.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 102,597
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#26. Samantha
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,540
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 734 (#25 most common name, -52.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 121,122
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,540
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 734 (#25 most common name, -52.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 121,122
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#25. Kristen
Kristen is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,546
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 22 (#649 most common name, -98.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 83,219
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,546
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 22 (#649 most common name, -98.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 83,219
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#24. Erin
Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,714
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 133 (#234 most common name, -92.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 115,814
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,714
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 133 (#234 most common name, -92.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 115,814
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#23. Rachel
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,726
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 178 (#173 most common name, -89.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,657
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,726
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 178 (#173 most common name, -89.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,657
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#22. Megan
Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,772
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 103 (#292 most common name, -94.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,500
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,772
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 103 (#292 most common name, -94.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,500
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#21. Kimberly
Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,850
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 135 (#227 (tie) most common name, -92.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,435
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,850
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 135 (#227 (tie) most common name, -92.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,435
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#20. Laura
Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,876
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 128 (#243 most common name, -93.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,569
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,876
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 128 (#243 most common name, -93.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,569
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#19. Christina
Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,950
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 106 (#283 most common name, -94.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,982
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,950
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 106 (#283 most common name, -94.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,982
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#18. Katherine
Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,956
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 380 (#73 most common name, -80.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 99,154
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,956
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 380 (#73 most common name, -80.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 99,154
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#17. Kelly
Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,965
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 81 (#347 most common name, -95.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 109,541
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,965
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 81 (#347 most common name, -95.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 109,541
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#16. Amy
Amy is a name of French origin meaning "beloved".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,020
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 175 (#176 most common name, -91.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 150,650
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,020
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 175 (#176 most common name, -91.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 150,650
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#15. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,048
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 167 (#185 most common name, -91.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 136,220
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,048
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 167 (#185 most common name, -91.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 136,220
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#14. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,082
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,241 (#9 most common name, -40.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,752
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,082
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,241 (#9 most common name, -40.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,752
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#13. Danielle
Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,196
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 96 (#311 most common name, -95.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,359
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,196
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 96 (#311 most common name, -95.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,359
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#12. Heather
Heather is a name of Scottish origin meaning "a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,254
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#1,025 (tie) most common name, -99.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 191,841
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,254
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#1,025 (tie) most common name, -99.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 191,841
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#11. Michelle
Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,254
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 141 (#217 most common name, -93.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,988
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,254
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 141 (#217 most common name, -93.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,988
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#10. Lauren
Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,466
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 257 (#115 (tie) most common name, -89.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,122
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,466
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 257 (#115 (tie) most common name, -89.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,122
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#9. Stephanie
Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,898
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 160 (#193 (tie) most common name, -94.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 218,131
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,898
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 160 (#193 (tie) most common name, -94.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 218,131
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#8. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,101
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 769 (#22 most common name, -75.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 198,938
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,101
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 769 (#22 most common name, -75.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 198,938
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#7. Melissa
Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,439
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 108 (#279 most common name, -96.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 217,896
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,439
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 108 (#279 most common name, -96.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 217,896
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#6. Ashley
Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,567
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 347 (#81 (tie) most common name, -90.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 352,147
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,567
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 347 (#81 (tie) most common name, -90.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 352,147
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#5. Amanda
Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,655
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 134 (#230 (tie) most common name, -96.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 369,698
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,655
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 134 (#230 (tie) most common name, -96.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 369,698
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#4. Nicole
Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,696
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 212 (#147 most common name, -94.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 210,456
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,696
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 212 (#147 most common name, -94.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 210,456
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#3. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,091
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 503 (#48 most common name, -87.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 272,559
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,091
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 503 (#48 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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#2. Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,775
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 104 (#288 most common name, -98.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 440,836
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,775
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 104 (#288 most common name, -98.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 440,836
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#1. Jessica
Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,292
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 142 (#214 (tie) most common name, -97.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 469,439
Connecticut
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,292
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 142 (#214 (tie) most common name, -97.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 469,439
