Total number of babies named Noah: 182,896
Total number of babies named Emma: 194,667
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The top 10 baby names of the 2010s
From the A look at the most popular baby names in each of the past 6 decades series
These were the most popular names for babies born between 2010-2019.
1. Noah and Emma
2. Liam and Olivia
Total number of babies named Liam:Â 173,636
Total number of babies named Olivia: 184,192
The 10 most popular baby names of the 1960s
1. Michael and Lisa
All data is from the Social Security Administration.
Total number of babies named Michael: 833,217
Total number of babies named Lisa: 496,976
2. David and Mary
David: 734,032
Mary: 355,224
3. John and Susan
John: 713,500
Susan: 287,654
4. James and Karen
James: 684,851
Karen: 286,047
5. Robert and Kimberly
Robert: 650,842
Kimberly: 259,076
6. Mark and Patricia
Mark: 441,427
Patricia: 231,144
7. William and Linda
William: 421,502
Linda: 225,419
8. Richard and Donna
Richard: 373,954
Donna: 213,451
9. Thomas and Michelle
Thomas: 327,117
Michelle: 208,292
10. Jeffrey and Cynthia
Jeffrey: 302,039
Cynthia: 196,606
3. Jacob and Sophia
Total number of babies named Jacob:Â 162,876
Total number of babies named Sophia:Â 180,832
4. William and Isabella
Total number of babies named William:Â 159,600
Total number of babies named Isabella:Â 170,185
The top 10 baby names from the '70s
1. Michael and Jennifer
All data is from the Social Security Administration.
Total number of babies named Michael: 707,647
2. Christopher and Amy
Christopher: 475,606
Amy:Â 268,999
3. Jason and Melissa
Jason: 462,935
Melissa: 253,283
4. David and Michelle
David: 445,949
Michelle: 249,144
5. James and Kimberly
James: 444,946
Kimberly: 229,107
6. John and Lisa
John: 402,839
Lisa: 228,684
7. Robert and Angela
Robert: 397,410
Angela: 225,242
8. Brian and Heather
Brian: 322,827
Heather: 203,923
9. William and Stephanie
William: 283,556
Stephanie: 160,471
10. Matthew and Nicole
5. Mason and Ava
Total number of babies named Mason:Â 157,591
Total number of babies named Ava:Â 155,546
6. Ethan and Mia
Total number of babies named Ethan:Â 148,857
Total number of babies named Mia:Â 128,824
The most popular baby names for children of the '80s
25. Casey and Kristin
The data experts at MooseRoots, a genealogy research site, decided to find out which names definitively rocked the 1980s. To accomplish this, they calculated the average annual frequency of names during all decades. They then found the average annual frequency for all names in the 1980s. Names that were two standard deviations greater than the inter-decade average in the 1980s were determined to have a higher performance relative to all other decades.
24. Brett and Lindsey
Brett
- Gender:Â Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 2,198
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 570
23. Cory and Katie
Cory
- Gender:Â Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 2,347
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 443
22. Marcus and April
Marcus
- Gender:Â Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 2,761
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 750
21. Corey and Kristen
Corey
- Gender:Â Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 2,837
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 639
Corey held the highest-average popularity during the 1980s, but it actually secured its highest-ever rank of No. 52 in 1977.
Kristen
- Gender:Â Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 4,442
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 741
20. Jared and Courtney
Jared
- Gender:Â Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 3,211
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 814
Jared is a Biblical name that saw its highest average popularity during the 1980s, but the name achieved an all-time high in 1998, when it ranked No. 51.
Courtney
- Gender:Â Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 4,458
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 911
A transferred use of the surname, Courtney was common among girls born in the 1980s, but more popular during the 1990s. The name peaked at the rank of No. 17 in 1994.
19. Bradley and Erica
Bradley
- Gender:Â Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 3,701
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 1,017
18. Derek and Jamie
Derek
- Gender:Â Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 3,882
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 826
Derek is a name with English roots that held the average rank of No. 53 among baby boys throughout the 1980s.
Jamie
- Gender:Â Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 5,181
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 1,198
Jamie was originally a nickname for boys named James. This Scottish name earned the average rank of No. 33 for girls born in the 1980s, but peaked in 1977 at the rank of No. 18.
17. Jesse and Andrea
Jesse
- Gender:Â Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 4,589
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 1,190
16. Dustin and Sara
Dustin
- Gender:Â Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 5,192
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 846
15. Travis and Erin
Travis
- Gender:Â Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 5,488
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 1,070
14. Sean and Danielle
Sean
- Gender:Â Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 5,520
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 1,414
13. Aaron and Crystal
Aaron
- Gender:Â Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 7,379
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 1,898
12. Kyle and Lauren
Kyle
- Gender:Â Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 7,490
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 1,580
Kyle, an English, Scottish and Yiddish name that translates to "narrow," was popular during the 1980s and continued to grow even more widespread in the 1990s.
Lauren
- Gender:Â Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 7,679
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 1,537
A name of English and French origin, Lauren peaked at the rank of No. 9 in 1989, and went on to realize its highest average popularity during the 1990s.
11. Jeremy and Christina
Jeremy
- Gender:Â Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 8,216
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 1,509
10. Adam and Rachel
Adam
- Gender:Â Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 10,442
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 1,936
Defined as "Earth and man," Adam has English, Greek, Hebrew and Jewish roots. The name peaked at the rank of No. 18 in 1984.
Rachel
- Gender:Â Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 7,814
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 1,731
While Rachel was a common choice for girls born in the 1980s, this English, Hebrew and Jewish name was even more prevalent in the 1990s. It reached its pinnacle in 1996, when it ranked No. 9.
9. Nicholas and Megan
Nicholas
- Gender:Â Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 11,873
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 2,839
8. Jonathan and Amber
Jonathan
- Gender:Â Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 12,258
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 2,979
A Biblical name meaning "God has given," Jonathan has English, Hebrew and Jewish roots. The name reigned throughout the 1980s, holding the averaging rank of No. 17.
7. Brandon and Tiffany
Brandon
- Gender:Â Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 12,366
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 2,678
Meaning "broom, gorse and hill," Brandon is a name of English origin. While the name was hugely popular during the 1980s, it became even more widespread in the 1990s.
Tiffany
- Gender:Â Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 8,467
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 1,401
6. Ryan and Nicole
Ryan
- Gender:Â Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 14,874
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 3,396
2. Matthew and Amanda
Matthew
- Gender:Â Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 24,487
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 5,285
1. Christopher and Jessica
Christopher
- Gender:Â Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 29,622
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies:Â 6,862
Top 10 most popular overall
These were the overall most popular names of the 80s, according to the Social Security Administration.Â
Males
7. Michael and Abigail
Total number of babies named Michael:Â 144,741
Total number of babies named Abigail:Â 118,475
8. Alexander and Emily
Total number of babies named Alexander:Â 141,833
Total number of babies named Emily:Â 117,450
These were the top 10 baby names of the '90s
10. Joseph and Megan
Data is from the Social Security Administration.
Total number of babies named Joseph:Â 260,667
9. Tyler and Taylor
Tyler:Â 262,263
Taylor (for girls):Â 169,014
8. Daniel and Elizabeth
Daniel: 272,227
Elizabeth: 172,624
7. Andrew and Brittany
Andrew: 272,835
Brittany: 190,812
2. Christopher and Ashley
Christopher: 360,204
Ashley: 301,801
6. Nicholas and Amanda
Nicholas: 275,282
Amanda: 191,077
5. Jacob and Samantha
Jacob: 298,334
Samantha: 223,995
4. Joshua and Sarah
Joshua: 329,114
Sarah: 224,310
3. Matthew and Emily
Matthew: 351,606
Emily: 237,227
1. Michael and Jessica
Michael: 462,314
Jessica: 303,086
9. James and Charlotte
Total number of babies named James:Â 139,307
Total number of babies named Charlotte:Â 102,269
10. Elijah and Madison
Total number of babies named Elijah:Â 136,649
Total number of babies named Madison:Â 98,258
These were the top 10 baby names of the 2000s
1. Jacob and Emily
Total number of babies named Jacob: 273,8441
Total number of babies named Emily: 223,690
2. Michael and Madison
3. Joshua and Emma
Joshua: 231,926
Emma: 181,257
4. Matthew and Olivia
5. Daniel and Hannah
Daniel: 203,720
Hannah: 155,698
6. Christopher and Abigail
Christopher: 203,289
Abigail: 150,868
7. Andrew and Isabella
Andrew: 202,449
Isabella: 149,509
8. Ethan and Samantha
Ethan: 201,775
Samantha: 134,267
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9. Joseph and Elizabeth
Joseph: 194,724
Elizabeth: 133,411
10. William and Ashley
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