Most popular girl names in the 80s in North Carolina
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February 21, 2021
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Most popular girl names in the 80s in North Carolina
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 North Carolina 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. Lindsey
Lindsey is a name of English origin meaning "Lincoln's marsh or island of linden trees".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,490
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 182 (#522 most common name, -87.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 71,931
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,490
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 182 (#522 most common name, -87.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 71,931
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#49. Brandi
Brandi is a name of American origin meaning "warm And comforting".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,556
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 23 (#1,711 (tie) most common name, -98.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #64
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 42,833
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,556
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 23 (#1,711 (tie) most common name, -98.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #64
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 42,833
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#48. Andrea
Andrea is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,581
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 682 (#149 most common name, -56.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 98,241
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,581
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 682 (#149 most common name, -56.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 98,241
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#47. Lindsay
Lindsay is a name of English origin meaning "Lincoln's marsh or island of linden trees".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,585
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 138 (#636 (tie) most common name, -91.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 68,479
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,585
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 138 (#636 (tie) most common name, -91.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 68,479
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#46. Kristin
Kristin is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,623
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 32 (#1,532 (tie) most common name, -98.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 70,551
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,623
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 32 (#1,532 (tie) most common name, -98.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 70,551
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#45. Allison
Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning “noble.”
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,659
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,672 (#39 most common name, +0.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,320
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,659
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,672 (#39 most common name, +0.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,320
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#44. Holly
Holly is a name of English origin meaning "the clearing by the hollow".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,659
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 191 (#493 (tie) most common name, -88.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 49,648
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,659
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 191 (#493 (tie) most common name, -88.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 49,648
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#43. Whitney
Whitney is a name of English origin meaning "white island".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,694
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 109 (#780 most common name, -93.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 44,278
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,694
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 109 (#780 most common name, -93.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 44,278
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#42. Lisa
Lisa is a name of English origin meaning "God's promise".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,722
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 77 (#1,007 most common name, -95.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 102,597
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,722
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 77 (#1,007 most common name, -95.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 102,597
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#41. Sara
Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,727
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 607 (#165 (tie) most common name, -64.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 104,640
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,727
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 607 (#165 (tie) most common name, -64.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 104,640
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#40. Latoya
Latoya is a name of Spanish origin meaning "victorious one".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,775
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 607 (#165 (tie) most common name, -65.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #96
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 29,325
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,775
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 607 (#165 (tie) most common name, -65.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #96
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 29,325
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#39. Nicole
Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,804
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 490 (#205 most common name, -72.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 210,456
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,804
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 490 (#205 most common name, -72.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 210,456
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#38. Danielle
Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,978
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 372 (#265 (tie) most common name, -81.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,359
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,978
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 372 (#265 (tie) most common name, -81.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,359
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#37. Anna
Anna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,101
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,058 (#29 most common name, -2.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 57,285
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,101
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,058 (#29 most common name, -2.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 57,285
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#36. Brandy
Brandy is a name of Dutch origin meaning "burnt wine".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,109
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 15 (#1,955 most common name, -99.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 44,472
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,109
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 15 (#1,955 most common name, -99.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 44,472
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#35. Jamie
Jamie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "supplanter".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,134
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 178 (#530 (tie) most common name, -91.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 96,548
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,134
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 178 (#530 (tie) most common name, -91.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 96,548
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#34. Michelle
Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,180
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 420 (#235 most common name, -80.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,988
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,180
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 420 (#235 most common name, -80.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,988
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#33. Kristen
Kristen is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,188
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 111 (#770 most common name, -94.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 83,219
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,188
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 111 (#770 most common name, -94.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 83,219
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#32. Erin
Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,332
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 352 (#286 most common name, -84.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 115,814
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,332
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 352 (#286 most common name, -84.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 115,814
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#31. Katherine
Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,334
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,243 (#69 most common name, -46.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 99,154
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,334
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,243 (#69 most common name, -46.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 99,154
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#30. Rachel
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,361
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 630 (#159 most common name, -73.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,657
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,361
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 630 (#159 most common name, -73.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,657
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#29. Erica
Erica is a name of Norse origin meaning "eternal ruler".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,402
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 136 (#644 most common name, -94.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 93,145
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,402
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 136 (#644 most common name, -94.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 93,145
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#28. Shannon
Shannon is a name of Irish origin meaning "wise river".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,425
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 80 (#979 (tie) most common name, -96.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 78,412
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,425
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 80 (#979 (tie) most common name, -96.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 78,412
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#27. Courtney
Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,508
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 165 (#562 (tie) most common name, -93.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 84,298
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,508
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 165 (#562 (tie) most common name, -93.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 84,298
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#26. Angela
Angela is a name of Latin origin meaning "messenger of God".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,591
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 325 (#309 most common name, -87.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 116,585
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,591
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 325 (#309 most common name, -87.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 116,585
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#25. Samantha
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,651
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,267 (#64 most common name, -52.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 121,122
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,651
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,267 (#64 most common name, -52.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 121,122
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#24. Kelly
Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,938
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 247 (#406 most common name, -91.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 109,541
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,938
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 247 (#406 most common name, -91.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 109,541
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#23. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,993
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 526 (#190 most common name, -82.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 136,220
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,993
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 526 (#190 most common name, -82.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 136,220
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#22. Christina
Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,058
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 307 (#326 most common name, -90.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,982
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,058
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 307 (#326 most common name, -90.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,982
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#21. April
April is a name of Latin origin meaning "to open".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,112
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 183 (#519 (tie) most common name, -94.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 75,942
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,112
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 183 (#519 (tie) most common name, -94.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 75,942
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#20. Laura
Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,273
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 313 (#314 (tie) most common name, -90.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,569
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,273
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 313 (#314 (tie) most common name, -90.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,569
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#19. Megan
Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,408
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 312 (#316 (tie) most common name, -90.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,500
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,408
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 312 (#316 (tie) most common name, -90.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,500
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#18. Amy
Amy is a name of French origin meaning "beloved".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,448
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 599 (#171 most common name, -82.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 150,650
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,448
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 599 (#171 most common name, -82.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 150,650
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#17. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,505
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,208 (#9 most common name, -8.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,752
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,505
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,208 (#9 most common name, -8.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,752
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#16. Mary
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,673
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,162 (#78 most common name, -68.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 95,842
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,673
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,162 (#78 most common name, -68.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 95,842
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#15. Lauren
Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,964
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 941 (#96 most common name, -76.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,122
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,964
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 941 (#96 most common name, -76.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,122
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#14. Melissa
Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,397
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 358 (#282 most common name, -91.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 217,896
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,397
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 358 (#282 most common name, -91.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 217,896
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#13. Kimberly
Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,534
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 719 (#142 most common name, -84.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,435
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,534
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 719 (#142 most common name, -84.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,435
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#12. Amber
Amber is a name of Persian origin meaning "ambergris”, a fragrant material extracted from a type of whale.
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,580
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 254 (#393 most common name, -94.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,935
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,580
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 254 (#393 most common name, -94.5% 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".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,959
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 406 (#247 most common name, -91.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 218,131
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,959
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 406 (#247 most common name, -91.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 218,131
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#10. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,014
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,438 (#8 most common name, -31.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 198,938
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,014
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,438 (#8 most common name, -31.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 198,938
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#9. Tiffany
Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,213
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 149 (#598 (tie) most common name, -97.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 158,610
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,213
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 149 (#598 (tie) most common name, -97.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 158,610
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#8. Brittany
Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,274
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 250 (#400 most common name, -95.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,795
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,274
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 250 (#400 most common name, -95.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,795
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#7. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,618
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,600 (#42 most common name, -71.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 272,559
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,618
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,600 (#42 most common name, -71.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 272,559
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#6. Crystal
Crystal is a name of Latin origin meaning "Earth mineral".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,868
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 186 (#511 (tie) most common name, -96.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,998
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,868
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 186 (#511 (tie) most common name, -96.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,998
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#5. Heather
Heather is a name of Scottish origin meaning "a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,224
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 82 (#967 (tie) most common name, -98.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 191,841
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,224
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 82 (#967 (tie) most common name, -98.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 191,841
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#4. Amanda
Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 9,992
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 204 (#465 most common name, -98.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 369,698
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 9,992
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 204 (#465 most common name, -98.0% 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".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 10,566
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 430 (#229 most common name, -95.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 440,836
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 10,566
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 430 (#229 most common name, -95.9% 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".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 11,591
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,107 (#84 most common name, -90.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 352,147
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 11,591
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,107 (#84 most common name, -90.4% 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".
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 12,617
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 466 (#211 (tie) most common name, -96.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 469,439
North Carolina
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 12,617
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 466 (#211 (tie) most common name, -96.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 469,439
