Most popular girl names in the 80s in Mississippi
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February 21, 2021
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Most popular girl names in the 80s in Mississippi
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 Mississippi 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. Natasha
Natasha is a name of Latin origin meaning "birthday".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 636
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 251 (#263 most common name, -60.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 38,178
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 636
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 251 (#263 most common name, -60.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 38,178
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#49. Candace
Candace is a name of Latin origin meaning "sincere".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 637
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 251 (#263 most common name, -60.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #109
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 25,059
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 637
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 251 (#263 most common name, -60.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #109
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 25,059
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#48. Michelle
Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 659
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 48 (#502 most common name, -92.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,988
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 659
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 48 (#502 most common name, -92.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,988
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#47. Erin
Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 660
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 164 (#171 most common name, -75.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 115,814
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 660
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 164 (#171 most common name, -75.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 115,814
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#46. Shannon
Shannon is a name of Irish origin meaning "wise river".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 680
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 20 (#744 (tie) most common name, -97.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 78,412
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 680
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 20 (#744 (tie) most common name, -97.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 78,412
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#45. Monica
Monica is a name of Greek origin meaning "solitary".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 680
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8 (#984 most common name, -98.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 51,821
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 680
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8 (#984 most common name, -98.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 51,821
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#44. Katherine
Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 700
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 299 (#80 (tie) most common name, -57.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 99,154
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 700
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 299 (#80 (tie) most common name, -57.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 99,154
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#43. Whitney
Whitney is a name of English origin meaning "white island".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 701
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 17 (#794 most common name, -97.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 44,278
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 701
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 17 (#794 most common name, -97.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 44,278
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#42. Leslie
Leslie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "garden of holly".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 703
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 25 (#678 (tie) most common name, -96.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #69
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 38,682
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 703
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 25 (#678 (tie) most common name, -96.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #69
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 38,682
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#41. Kelly
Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 714
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 44 (#527 most common name, -93.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 109,541
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 714
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 44 (#527 most common name, -93.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 109,541
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#40. Latasha
Latasha is a name of American origin meaning "born on Christmas day".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 726
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 44 (#527 most common name, -93.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #171
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 14,806
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 726
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 44 (#527 most common name, -93.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #171
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 14,806
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#39. Victoria
Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 789
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 267 (#98 most common name, -66.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 53,242
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 789
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 267 (#98 most common name, -66.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 53,242
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#38. Kristen
Kristen is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 791
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 47 (#509 (tie) most common name, -94.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 83,219
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 791
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 47 (#509 (tie) most common name, -94.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 83,219
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#37. Jamie
Jamie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "supplanter".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 791
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 68 (#406 (tie) most common name, -91.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 96,548
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 791
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 68 (#406 (tie) most common name, -91.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 96,548
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#36. Alicia
Alicia is a name of Spanish origin meaning "noble".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 810
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64 (#422 most common name, -92.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 66,958
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 810
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64 (#422 most common name, -92.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 66,958
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#35. Andrea
Andrea is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 837
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 100 (#293 (tie) most common name, -88.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 98,241
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 837
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 100 (#293 (tie) most common name, -88.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 98,241
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#34. Lindsey
Lindsey is a name of English origin meaning "Lincoln's marsh or island of linden trees".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 845
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 48 (#502 most common name, -94.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 71,931
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 845
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 48 (#502 most common name, -94.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 71,931
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#33. Brandy
Brandy is a name of Dutch origin meaning "burnt wine".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 919
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 48 (#502 most common name, -94.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 44,472
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 919
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 48 (#502 most common name, -94.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 44,472
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#32. Brandi
Brandi is a name of American origin meaning "warm And comforting".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 929
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7 (#1,002 most common name, -99.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #64
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 42,833
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 929
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7 (#1,002 most common name, -99.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #64
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 42,833
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#31. Anna
Anna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 949
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 764 (#17 most common name, -19.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 57,285
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 949
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 764 (#17 most common name, -19.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 57,285
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#30. Christina
Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 955
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 75 (#381 most common name, -92.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,982
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 955
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 75 (#381 most common name, -92.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,982
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#29. Megan
Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 984
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55 (#457 (tie) most common name, -94.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,500
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 984
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55 (#457 (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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#28. Rachel
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,013
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 126 (#228 (tie) most common name, -87.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,657
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,013
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 126 (#228 (tie) most common name, -87.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,657
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#27. Samantha
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,037
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 191 (#143 most common name, -81.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 121,122
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,037
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 191 (#143 most common name, -81.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 121,122
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#26. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,041
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 105 (#281 (tie) most common name, -89.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 136,220
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,041
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 105 (#281 (tie) most common name, -89.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 136,220
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#25. Kayla
Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,091
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 145 (#196 (tie) most common name, -86.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 55,157
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,091
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 145 (#196 (tie) most common name, -86.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 55,157
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#24. Laura
Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,130
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 140 (#204 (tie) most common name, -87.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,569
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,130
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 140 (#204 (tie) most common name, -87.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,569
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#23. Latoya
Latoya is a name of Spanish origin meaning "victorious one".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,236
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 140 (#204 (tie) most common name, -88.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #93
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 29,325
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,236
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 140 (#204 (tie) most common name, -88.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #93
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 29,325
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#22. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,279
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 621 (#27 most common name, -51.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,752
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,279
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 621 (#27 most common name, -51.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,752
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#21. Amy
Amy is a name of French origin meaning "beloved".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,296
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55 (#457 (tie) most common name, -95.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 150,650
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,296
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55 (#457 (tie) most common name, -95.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 150,650
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#20. Erica
Erica is a name of Norse origin meaning "eternal ruler".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,320
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 29 (#640 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 93,145
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,320
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 29 (#640 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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#19. Lauren
Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,339
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 379 (#59 most common name, -71.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,122
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,339
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 379 (#59 most common name, -71.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,122
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#18. Angela
Angela is a name of Latin origin meaning "messenger of God".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,436
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55 (#457 (tie) most common name, -96.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 116,585
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,436
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55 (#457 (tie) most common name, -96.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 116,585
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#17. Melissa
Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,465
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 25 (#678 (tie) most common name, -98.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 217,896
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,465
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 25 (#678 (tie) most common name, -98.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 217,896
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#16. Courtney
Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,486
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 33 (#607 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 84,298
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,486
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 33 (#607 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 84,298
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#15. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,534
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 872 (#10 most common name, -43.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 198,938
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,534
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 872 (#10 most common name, -43.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 198,938
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#14. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,567
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 422 (#51 most common name, -73.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 272,559
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,567
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 422 (#51 most common name, -73.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 272,559
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#13. April
April is a name of Latin origin meaning "to open".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,610
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 26 (#666 (tie) most common name, -98.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 75,942
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,610
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 26 (#666 (tie) most common name, -98.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 75,942
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#12. Amber
Amber is a name of Persian origin meaning "ambergris”, a fragrant material extracted from a type of whale.
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,629
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 86 (#339 most common name, -94.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,935
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,629
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 86 (#339 most common name, -94.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,935
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#11. Stephanie
Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,741
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55 (#457 (tie) most common name, -96.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 218,131
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,741
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55 (#457 (tie) most common name, -96.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 218,131
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#10. Heather
Heather is a name of Scottish origin meaning "a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,853
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10 (#949 (tie) most common name, -99.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 191,841
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,853
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10 (#949 (tie) most common name, -99.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 191,841
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#9. Crystal
Crystal is a name of Latin origin meaning "Earth mineral".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,877
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11 (#908 (tie) most common name, -99.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,998
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,877
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11 (#908 (tie) most common name, -99.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,998
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#8. Mary
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,885
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 849 (#11 most common name, -55.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 95,842
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,885
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 849 (#11 most common name, -55.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 95,842
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#7. Brittany
Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,180
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 36 (#585 most common name, -98.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,795
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,180
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 36 (#585 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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#6. Tiffany
Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,542
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 25 (#678 (tie) most common name, -99.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 158,610
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,542
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 25 (#678 (tie) most common name, -99.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 158,610
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#5. Kimberly
Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,928
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 110 (#268 (tie) most common name, -96.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,435
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,928
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 110 (#268 (tie) most common name, -96.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,435
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#4. Amanda
Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,789
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 32 (#612 (tie) most common name, -99.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 369,698
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,789
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 32 (#612 (tie) 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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#3. Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,941
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 80 (#359 (tie) most common name, -98.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 440,836
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,941
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 80 (#359 (tie) most common name, -98.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 440,836
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#2. Ashley
Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,573
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 148 (#192 (tie) most common name, -96.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 352,147
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,573
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 148 (#192 (tie) most common name, -96.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 352,147
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#1. Jessica
Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,944
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85 (#343 most common name, -98.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 469,439
Mississippi
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,944
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85 (#343 most common name, -98.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 469,439
