Most popular girl names in the 80s in Massachusetts
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February 21, 2021
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Most popular girl names in the 80s in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts 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. Jamie
Jamie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "supplanter".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,675
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 90 (#545 (tie) most common name, -94.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 96,548
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,675
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 90 (#545 (tie) most common name, -94.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 96,548
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#49. Jacqueline
Jacqueline is a name of French origin meaning "may God protect".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,787
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 199 (#290 most common name, -88.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 51,525
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,787
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 199 (#290 most common name, -88.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 51,525
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#48. Mary
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,808
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 484 (#126 most common name, -73.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 95,842
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,808
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 484 (#126 most common name, -73.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 95,842
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#47. Kathleen
Kathleen is a name of Irish origin meaning "pure".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,846
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 123 (#441 most common name, -93.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #68
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 39,387
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,846
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 123 (#441 most common name, -93.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #68
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 39,387
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#46. Brittany
Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,852
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 57 (#722 most common name, -96.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,795
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,852
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 57 (#722 most common name, -96.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,795
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#45. Katie
Katie is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,914
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 119 (#450 most common name, -93.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 72,844
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,914
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 119 (#450 most common name, -93.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 72,844
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#44. Allison
Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning “noble.”
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,941
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 613 (#89 most common name, -68.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,320
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,941
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 613 (#89 most common name, -68.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,320
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#43. Jillian
Jillian is a name of English origin meaning "youthful".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,965
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 226 (#252 (tie) most common name, -88.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #111
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 25,352
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,965
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 226 (#252 (tie) most common name, -88.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #111
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 25,352
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#42. Tiffany
Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,995
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 149 (#374 most common name, -92.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 158,610
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,995
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 149 (#374 most common name, -92.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 158,610
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#41. Angela
Angela is a name of Latin origin meaning "messenger of God".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,996
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 294 (#191 (tie) most common name, -85.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 116,585
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,996
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 294 (#191 (tie) most common name, -85.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 116,585
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#40. Kristin
Kristin is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,050
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#1,637 (tie) most common name, -99.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 70,551
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,050
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#1,637 (tie) most common name, -99.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 70,551
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#39. Erica
Erica is a name of Norse origin meaning "eternal ruler".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,060
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 56 (#732 most common name, -97.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 93,145
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,060
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 56 (#732 most common name, -97.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 93,145
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#38. Kathryn
Kathryn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,077
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 224 (#255 (tie) most common name, -89.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,436
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,077
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 224 (#255 (tie) most common name, -89.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,436
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#37. Crystal
Crystal is a name of Latin origin meaning "Earth mineral".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,120
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 58 (#711 most common name, -97.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,998
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,120
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 58 (#711 most common name, -97.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,998
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#36. Lindsay
Lindsay is a name of English origin meaning "Lincoln's marsh or island of linden trees".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,141
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 88 (#555 (tie) most common name, -95.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 68,479
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,141
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 88 (#555 (tie) most common name, -95.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 68,479
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#35. Shannon
Shannon is a name of Irish origin meaning "wise river".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,213
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85 (#575 most common name, -96.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 78,412
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,213
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85 (#575 most common name, -96.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 78,412
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#34. Julie
Julie is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,246
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 188 (#303 most common name, -91.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 61,679
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,246
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 188 (#303 most common name, -91.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 61,679
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#33. Andrea
Andrea is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,284
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 270 (#211 most common name, -88.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 98,241
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,284
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 270 (#211 most common name, -88.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 98,241
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#32. Caitlin
Caitlin is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,303
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 208 (#281 (tie) most common name, -91.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #86
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 33,424
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,303
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 208 (#281 (tie) most common name, -91.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #86
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 33,424
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#31. Sara
Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,405
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 437 (#138 most common name, -81.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 104,640
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,405
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 437 (#138 most common name, -81.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 104,640
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#30. Courtney
Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,418
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 84 (#579 (tie) most common name, -96.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 84,298
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,418
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 84 (#579 (tie) most common name, -96.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 84,298
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#29. Meghan
Meghan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,446
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 163 (#350 (tie) most common name, -93.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #78
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 36,169
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,446
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 163 (#350 (tie) most common name, -93.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #78
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 36,169
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#28. Megan
Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,778
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 217 (#269 most common name, -92.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,500
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,778
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 217 (#269 most common name, -92.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,500
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#27. Christine
Christine is a name of English origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,888
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 63 (#676 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 67,999
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,888
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 63 (#676 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 67,999
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#26. Lisa
Lisa is a name of English origin meaning "God's promise".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,924
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 73 (#627 (tie) most common name, -97.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 102,597
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,924
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 73 (#627 (tie) most common name, -97.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 102,597
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#25. Samantha
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,115
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,212 (#32 most common name, -61.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 121,122
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,115
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,212 (#32 most common name, -61.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 121,122
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#24. Christina
Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,174
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 178 (#319 (tie) most common name, -94.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,982
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,174
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 178 (#319 (tie) most common name, -94.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,982
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#23. Kelly
Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,189
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 146 (#384 (tie) most common name, -95.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 109,541
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,189
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 146 (#384 (tie) most common name, -95.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 109,541
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#22. Katherine
Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,221
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 790 (#66 most common name, -75.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 99,154
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,221
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 790 (#66 most common name, -75.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 99,154
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#21. Rachel
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,238
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 363 (#165 most common name, -88.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,657
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,238
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 363 (#165 most common name, -88.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,657
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#20. Kristen
Kristen is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,354
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 22 (#1,047 most common name, -99.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 83,219
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,354
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 22 (#1,047 most common name, -99.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 83,219
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#19. Kimberly
Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,526
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 265 (#218 most common name, -92.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,435
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,526
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 265 (#218 most common name, -92.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,435
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#18. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,733
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 406 (#151 most common name, -89.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 136,220
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,733
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 406 (#151 most common name, -89.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 136,220
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#17. Laura
Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,754
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 321 (#181 most common name, -91.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,569
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,754
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 321 (#181 most common name, -91.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,569
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#16. Amy
Amy is a name of French origin meaning "beloved".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,845
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 330 (#174 (tie) most common name, -91.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 150,650
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,845
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 330 (#174 (tie) most common name, -91.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 150,650
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#15. Heather
Heather is a name of Scottish origin meaning "a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,934
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 29 (#961 (tie) most common name, -99.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 191,841
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,934
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 29 (#961 (tie) most common name, -99.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 191,841
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#14. Erin
Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,971
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 216 (#270 most common name, -94.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 115,814
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,971
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 216 (#270 most common name, -94.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 115,814
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#13. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,003
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,665 (#8 most common name, -33.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,752
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,003
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,665 (#8 most common name, -33.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,752
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#12. Michelle
Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,276
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 288 (#198 most common name, -93.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,988
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,276
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 288 (#198 most common name, -93.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,988
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#11. Danielle
Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,319
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 181 (#315 most common name, -95.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,359
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,319
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 181 (#315 most common name, -95.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,359
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#10. Lauren
Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,777
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 473 (#129 most common name, -90.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,122
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,777
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 473 (#129 most common name, -90.1% 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".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,513
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 267 (#215 most common name, -95.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 218,131
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,513
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 267 (#215 most common name, -95.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 218,131
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#8. Melissa
Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,131
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 317 (#184 most common name, -94.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 217,896
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,131
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 317 (#184 most common name, -94.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 217,896
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#7. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,298
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,756 (#16 most common name, -72.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 198,938
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,298
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,756 (#16 most common name, -72.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 198,938
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#6. Ashley
Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,683
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 738 (#74 most common name, -89.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 352,147
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,683
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 738 (#74 most common name, -89.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 352,147
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#5. Nicole
Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,386
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 377 (#161 most common name, -94.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 210,456
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,386
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 377 (#161 most common name, -94.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 210,456
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#4. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,753
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,096 (#41 most common name, -85.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 272,559
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,753
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,096 (#41 most common name, -85.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 272,559
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#3. Amanda
Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 8,024
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 219 (#266 most common name, -97.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 369,698
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 8,024
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 219 (#266 most common name, -97.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 369,698
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#2. Jessica
Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 10,880
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 353 (#168 most common name, -96.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 469,439
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 10,880
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 353 (#168 most common name, -96.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 469,439
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#1. Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 11,579
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 241 (#242 most common name, -97.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 440,836
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 11,579
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 241 (#242 most common name, -97.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 440,836
