Most popular girl names in the 80s in Rhode Island
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February 21, 2021
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Most popular girl names in the 80s in Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island 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. Vanessa
Vanessa is a name of Greek origin meaning "butterfly".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 256
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 26 (#228 (tie) most common name, -89.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 65,690
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 256
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 26 (#228 (tie) most common name, -89.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 65,690
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#49. Mary
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 263
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55 (#147 (tie) most common name, -79.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 95,842
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 263
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55 (#147 (tie) most common name, -79.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 95,842
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#48. Julie
Julie is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 273
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11 (#328 most common name, -96.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 61,679
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 273
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11 (#328 most common name, -96.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 61,679
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#47. Kathryn
Kathryn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 292
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#431 most common name, -98.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,436
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 292
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#431 most common name, -98.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,436
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#46. Caitlin
Caitlin is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 325
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10 (#341 (tie) most common name, -96.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #80
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 33,424
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 325
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10 (#341 (tie) most common name, -96.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #80
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 33,424
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#45. Jamie
Jamie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "supplanter".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 326
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#431 most common name, -98.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 96,548
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 326
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#431 most common name, -98.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 96,548
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#44. Katie
Katie is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 330
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 16 (#279 most common name, -95.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 72,844
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 330
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 16 (#279 most common name, -95.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 72,844
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#43. Lindsay
Lindsay is a name of English origin meaning "Lincoln's marsh or island of linden trees".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 331
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 16 (#279 most common name, -95.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 68,479
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 331
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 16 (#279 most common name, -95.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 68,479
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#42. Allison
Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning “noble.”
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 341
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 87 (#101 (tie) most common name, -74.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,320
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 341
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 87 (#101 (tie) most common name, -74.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,320
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#41. Tara
Tara is a name of Irish origin meaning "rocky hill".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 342
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 87 (#101 (tie) most common name, -74.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 56,327
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 342
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 87 (#101 (tie) most common name, -74.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 56,327
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#40. Andrea
Andrea is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 348
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#314 most common name, -96.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 98,241
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 348
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#314 most common name, -96.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 98,241
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#39. Bethany
Bethany is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "house of figs".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 351
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#314 most common name, -96.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #88
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 29,303
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 351
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#314 most common name, -96.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #88
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 29,303
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#38. Shannon
Shannon is a name of Irish origin meaning "wise river".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 362
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#314 most common name, -96.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 78,412
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 362
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#314 most common name, -96.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 78,412
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#37. Brittany
Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 377
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#314 most common name, -96.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,795
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 377
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#314 most common name, -96.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,795
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#36. Erica
Erica is a name of Norse origin meaning "eternal ruler".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 387
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#314 most common name, -96.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 93,145
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 387
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#314 most common name, -96.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 93,145
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#35. Sara
Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 392
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 54 (#150 most common name, -86.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 104,640
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 392
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 54 (#150 most common name, -86.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 104,640
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#34. Tiffany
Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 411
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 54 (#150 most common name, -86.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 158,610
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 411
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 54 (#150 most common name, -86.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 158,610
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#33. Meghan
Meghan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 413
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 54 (#150 most common name, -86.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #72
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 36,169
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 413
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 54 (#150 most common name, -86.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #72
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 36,169
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#32. Alicia
Alicia is a name of Spanish origin meaning "noble".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 413
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#377 most common name, -98.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 66,958
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 413
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#377 most common name, -98.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 66,958
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#31. Lisa
Lisa is a name of English origin meaning "God's promise".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 437
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#377 most common name, -98.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 102,597
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 437
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#377 most common name, -98.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 102,597
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#30. Rachel
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 442
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 27 (#224 most common name, -93.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,657
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 442
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 27 (#224 most common name, -93.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,657
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#29. Christine
Christine is a name of English origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 447
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 27 (#224 most common name, -94.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 67,999
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 447
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 27 (#224 most common name, -94.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 67,999
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#28. Katherine
Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 448
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 80 (#112 (tie) most common name, -82.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 99,154
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 448
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 80 (#112 (tie) most common name, -82.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 99,154
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#27. Megan
Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 460
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#302 most common name, -97.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,500
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 460
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#302 most common name, -97.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,500
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#26. Courtney
Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 462
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#377 most common name, -98.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 84,298
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 462
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#377 most common name, -98.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 84,298
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#25. Samantha
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 490
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 185 (#33 most common name, -62.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 121,122
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 490
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 185 (#33 most common name, -62.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 121,122
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#24. Crystal
Crystal is a name of Latin origin meaning "Earth mineral".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 501
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 185 (#33 most common name, -63.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,998
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 501
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 185 (#33 most common name, -63.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,998
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#23. Kelly
Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 507
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 185 (#33 most common name, -63.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 109,541
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 507
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 185 (#33 most common name, -63.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 109,541
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#22. Christina
Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 509
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 15 (#287 (tie) most common name, -97.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,982
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 509
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 15 (#287 (tie) most common name, -97.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,982
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#21. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 530
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 372 (#10 most common name, -29.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,752
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 530
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 372 (#10 most common name, -29.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,752
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#20. Kayla
Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 537
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 37 (#194 most common name, -93.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 55,157
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 537
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 37 (#194 most common name, -93.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 55,157
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#19. Michelle
Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 572
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 24 (#235 most common name, -95.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,988
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 572
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 24 (#235 most common name, -95.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,988
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#18. Kimberly
Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 590
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 35 (#200 (tie) most common name, -94.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,435
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 590
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 35 (#200 (tie) most common name, -94.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,435
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#17. Laura
Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 591
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#302 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,569
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 591
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#302 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,569
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#16. Kristen
Kristen is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 594
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#302 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 83,219
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 594
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#302 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 83,219
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#15. Erin
Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 604
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#302 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 115,814
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 604
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#302 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 115,814
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#14. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 627
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 16 (#279 most common name, -97.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 136,220
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 627
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 16 (#279 most common name, -97.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 136,220
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#13. Amy
Amy is a name of French origin meaning "beloved".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 657
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 20 (#254 most common name, -97.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 150,650
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 657
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 20 (#254 most common name, -97.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 150,650
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#12. Heather
Heather is a name of Scottish origin meaning "a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 696
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 20 (#254 most common name, -97.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 191,841
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 696
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 20 (#254 most common name, -97.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 191,841
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#11. Danielle
Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 709
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 20 (#254 most common name, -97.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,359
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 709
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 20 (#254 most common name, -97.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #23
- 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".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 776
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 36 (#197 (tie) most common name, -95.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,122
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 776
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 36 (#197 (tie) most common name, -95.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,122
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#9. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 900
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 272 (#16 most common name, -69.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 198,938
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 900
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 272 (#16 most common name, -69.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 198,938
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#8. Melissa
Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,064
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#314 most common name, -98.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 217,896
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,064
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#314 most common name, -98.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 217,896
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#7. Stephanie
Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,152
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#431 most common name, -99.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 218,131
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,152
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#431 most common name, -99.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 218,131
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#6. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,195
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 130 (#61 (tie) most common name, -89.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 272,559
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,195
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 130 (#61 (tie) most common name, -89.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 272,559
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#5. Nicole
Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,327
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 19 (#259 (tie) most common name, -98.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 210,456
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,327
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 19 (#259 (tie) most common name, -98.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 210,456
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#4. Ashley
Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,360
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 106 (#80 most common name, -92.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 352,147
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,360
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 106 (#80 most common name, -92.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 352,147
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#3. Amanda
Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,680
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#377 most common name, -99.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 369,698
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,680
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#377 most common name, -99.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 369,698
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#2. Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,872
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 20 (#254 most common name, -98.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 440,836
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,872
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 20 (#254 most common name, -98.9% 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".
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,998
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 25 (#232 most common name, -98.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 469,439
Rhode Island
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,998
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 25 (#232 most common name, -98.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 469,439
