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Most popular boy names in the 60s in Delaware
Every new parent faces the difficult decision of choosing the perfect name for a newborn. First names rarely get changed after being assigned and carry with them a wide range of meanings and associations. This creates a lot of pressure on expectant parents to pick the perfect moniker for their little ones.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, many parents end up choosing the same names over and over. Research suggests that we pick specific names implying desired characteristics about our children, selecting names for boys and girls intended to shape them. Male monikers are commonly inspired by political, cultural, and personal influences that suggest good, masculine, and well-rounded people.
The 1960s are commonly associated with tie-dye-clad hippies, psychedelic experimentation, and rock 'n' roll icons like the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix. But underneath the flower power, free love exterior, the ‘60s were a period of radical social and political change—not only in the United States but around the world. The decade was one characterized by a host of juxtapositions; anger and fear over injustice and uneasy political conditions lived alongside notions of musical awakening and pacifist harmony.
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the ‘60s in Delaware using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born. The names in this list represent the distinct intersection of Baby Boomer and Gen X and a reflection of some of the most well-known celebrities, musicians, and trends of the time. Keep reading to see if your name was among the most popular in the ‘60s in your home state.
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#50. Bryan
Bryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 176
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 53 (#172 most common name, -69.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #60
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 55,313
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 176
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 53 (#172 most common name, -69.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #60
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 55,313
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#49. Alan
Alan is a name of German origin meaning "precious".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 181
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 57 (#164 (tie) most common name, -68.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 61,416
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 181
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 57 (#164 (tie) most common name, -68.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 61,416
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#48. Carl
Carl is a name of German origin meaning "free man".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 181
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#410 (tie) most common name, -97.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 60,804
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 181
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#410 (tie) most common name, -97.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 60,804
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#47. Glenn
Glenn is a name of Scottish origin meaning "valley".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 182
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#410 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #72
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 48,084
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 182
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#410 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #72
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 48,084
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#46. Craig
Craig is a name of Scottish origin meaning "rocky".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 192
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#410 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 84,739
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 192
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#410 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 84,739
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#45. Vincent
Vincent is a name of Latin origin meaning "to conquer".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 196
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 128 (#90 most common name, -34.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #69
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 49,460
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 196
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 128 (#90 most common name, -34.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #69
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 49,460
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#44. Walter
Walter is a name of German origin meaning "commander of the army".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 197
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#410 (tie) most common name, -97.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #79
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 45,875
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 197
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#410 (tie) most common name, -97.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #79
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 45,875
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#43. Larry
Larry is a name of Latin origin meaning "from the place of the laurel leaves".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 215
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#303 most common name, -94.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 108,594
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 215
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#303 most common name, -94.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 108,594
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#42. Francis
Francis is a name of Latin origin meaning "free man".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 217
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#410 (tie) most common name, -97.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #133
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 19,158
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 217
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#410 (tie) most common name, -97.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #133
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 19,158
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#41. Dennis
Dennis is a name of Greek origin meaning "follower of Dionysius".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 232
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#410 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 94,992
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 232
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#410 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 94,992
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#40. Frank
Frank is a name of German origin meaning "free man".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 232
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#410 (tie) most common name, -97.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 87,181
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 232
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#410 (tie) most common name, -97.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 87,181
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#39. Raymond
Raymond is a name of German origin meaning "protector".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 234
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 18 (#274 (tie) most common name, -92.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 81,816
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 234
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 18 (#274 (tie) most common name, -92.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 81,816
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#38. Wayne
Wayne is a name of English origin meaning "wagon builder".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 260
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 18 (#274 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 54,767
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 260
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 18 (#274 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 54,767
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#37. Peter
Peter is a name of Greek origin meaning "rock".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 263
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 43 (#191 most common name, -83.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 92,449
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 263
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 43 (#191 most common name, -83.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 92,449
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#36. Bruce
Bruce is a name of Scottish origin meaning "from the brushwood thicket".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 296
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#303 most common name, -95.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 74,679
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 296
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#303 most common name, -95.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 74,679
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#35. Patrick
Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 306
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 111 (#97 most common name, -63.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 122,772
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 306
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 111 (#97 most common name, -63.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 122,772
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#34. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 372
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 298 (#29 most common name, -19.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 106,041
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 372
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 298 (#29 most common name, -19.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 106,041
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#33. Keith
Keith is a name of Celtic origin meaning "wood, forest".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 383
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#310 most common name, -96.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 112,619
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 383
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#310 most common name, -96.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 112,619
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#32. Douglas
Douglas is a name of Scottish origin meaning "black water".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 387
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#310 most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 135,047
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 387
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#310 most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 135,047
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#31. Gary
Gary is a name of English origin meaning "spearman".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 415
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#310 most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 166,046
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 415
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#310 most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 166,046
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#30. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 425
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 305 (#27 most common name, -28.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 97,195
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 425
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 305 (#27 most common name, -28.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 97,195
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#29. Eric
Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning "sole ruler".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 440
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 86 (#118 most common name, -80.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 152,262
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 440
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 86 (#118 most common name, -80.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 152,262
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#28. George
George is a name of Greek origin meaning "farmer".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 499
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 80 (#127 most common name, -84.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 113,063
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 499
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 80 (#127 most common name, -84.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 113,063
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#27. Gregory
Gregory is a name of Latin origin meaning "watchful, alert".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 500
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 19 (#267 (tie) most common name, -96.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 187,574
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 500
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 19 (#267 (tie) most common name, -96.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 187,574
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#26. Ronald
Ronald is a name of English origin meaning "counsel rule".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 518
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 20 (#259 most common name, -96.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 182,192
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 518
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 20 (#259 most common name, -96.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 182,192
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#25. Edward
Edward is a name of English origin meaning "prosperous".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 540
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 87 (#116 (tie) most common name, -83.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 144,022
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 540
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 87 (#116 (tie) most common name, -83.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 144,022
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#24. Donald
Donald is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "world ruler".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 546
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#310 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 172,669
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 546
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#310 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 172,669
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#23. Stephen
Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 564
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 52 (#174 (tie) most common name, -90.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 152,285
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 564
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 52 (#174 (tie) most common name, -90.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 152,285
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#22. Scott
Scott is a name of Scotland origin meaning "a Scotsman".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 565
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#410 (tie) most common name, -99.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 266,936
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 565
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#410 (tie) most common name, -99.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 266,936
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#21. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 620
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 427 (#9 most common name, -31.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 203,192
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 620
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 427 (#9 most common name, -31.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 203,192
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#20. Timothy
Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 634
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 104 (#104 most common name, -83.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 276,888
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 634
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 104 (#104 most common name, -83.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 276,888
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#19. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 645
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 328 (#24 most common name, -49.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 242,161
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 645
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 328 (#24 most common name, -49.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 242,161
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#18. Kenneth
Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "handsome".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 672
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 60 (#158 most common name, -91.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 227,552
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 672
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 60 (#158 most common name, -91.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 227,552
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#17. Paul
Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning "humble".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 695
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 57 (#164 (tie) most common name, -91.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 242,587
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 695
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 57 (#164 (tie) most common name, -91.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 242,587
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#16. Steven
Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 759
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 81 (#125 most common name, -89.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 290,739
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 759
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 81 (#125 most common name, -89.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 290,739
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#15. Brian
Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 783
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 100 (#107 (tie) most common name, -87.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 258,277
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 783
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 100 (#107 (tie) most common name, -87.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 258,277
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#14. Kevin
Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 851
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 159 (#74 most common name, -81.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 271,514
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 851
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 159 (#74 most common name, -81.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 271,514
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#13. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 872
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 369 (#18 most common name, -57.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 237,285
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 872
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 369 (#18 most common name, -57.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 237,285
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#12. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 928
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 196 (#56 (tie) most common name, -78.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 249,488
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 928
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 196 (#56 (tie) most common name, -78.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 249,488
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#11. Jeffrey
Jeffrey is a name of English origin meaning "pledge of peace".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 936
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 59 (#161 (tie) most common name, -93.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 302,105
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 936
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 59 (#161 (tie) most common name, -93.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 302,105
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#10. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,060
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 372 (#17 most common name, -64.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 283,162
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,060
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 372 (#17 most common name, -64.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 283,162
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#9. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,101
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 231 (#44 most common name, -79.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 327,231
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,101
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 231 (#44 most common name, -79.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 327,231
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#8. Richard
Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,205
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 107 (#102 most common name, -91.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 374,010
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,205
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 107 (#102 most common name, -91.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 374,010
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#7. Mark
Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning "God of war".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,390
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 82 (#123 most common name, -94.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 441,513
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,390
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 82 (#123 most common name, -94.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 441,513
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#6. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,789
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 481 (#5 most common name, -73.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 421,610
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,789
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 481 (#5 most common name, -73.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 421,610
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#5. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,129
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 433 (#8 most common name, -79.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 684,986
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,129
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 433 (#8 most common name, -79.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 684,986
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#4. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,278
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 219 (#49 most common name, -90.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 650,975
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,278
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 219 (#49 most common name, -90.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 650,975
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#3. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,330
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 281 (#34 most common name, -87.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 734,169
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,330
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 281 (#34 most common name, -87.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 734,169
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#2. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,458
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 385 (#14 most common name, -84.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 713,653
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,458
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 385 (#14 most common name, -84.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 713,653
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#1. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,496
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 533 (#4 most common name, -78.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 833,402
Delaware
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,496
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 533 (#4 most common name, -78.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 833,402
