Most popular girl names in the 60s in New Jersey
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Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the ‘60s in New Jersey 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.
#50. Colleen
Colleen is a name of Irish origin meaning "countrywoman".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,452
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 32 (#1306 (tie) most common name, -98.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #96
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 40,608
#49. Tammy
Tammy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "palm tree".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,479
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 32 (#1306 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 182,218
#48. Joanne
Joanne is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,525
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 26 (#1411 (tie) most common name, -99.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #123
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 33,216
#47. Stephanie
Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,546
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 548 (#144 most common name, -78.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 92,825
#46. Brenda
Brenda is a name of Norse origin meaning "sword".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,563
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 147 (#514 (tie) most common name, -94.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 164,483
#45. Carolyn
Carolyn is a name of German origin meaning "free man".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,597
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64 (#945 (tie) most common name, -97.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 75,255
#44. Maureen
Maureen is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "star of the sea".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,687
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 9 (#1927 most common name, -99.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #116
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 34,195
#43. Jill
Jill is a name of English origin meaning "child of the gods".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,786
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#2323 (tie) most common name, -99.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #61
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 69,144
#42. Wendy
Wendy is a name of English origin meaning "friend".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,859
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 43 (#1150 (tie) most common name, -98.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 88,970
#41. Amy
Amy is a name of French origin meaning "beloved".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,896
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 724 (#106 most common name, -75.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 116,789
#40. Janet
Janet is a name of Scottish origin meaning "God is gracious".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,945
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 26 (#1411 (tie) most common name, -99.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 89,307
#39. Suzanne
Suzanne is a name of French origin meaning "graceful lily".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,115
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 26 (#1411 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #65
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 59,763
#38. Tracy
Tracy is a name of Irish origin meaning "fighter".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,192
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#2323 (tie) most common name, -99.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 103,778
#37. Catherine
Catherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,464
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 468 (#172 (tie) most common name, -86.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 76,791
#36. Kelly
Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,656
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 345 (#234 most common name, -90.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 128,078
#35. Margaret
Margaret is a name of Greek origin meaning "pearl".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,734
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 421 (#191 (tie) most common name, -88.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 81,869
#34. Kim
Kim is a name of English origin meaning "kingly".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,810
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 421 (#191 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 94,378
#33. Jacqueline
Jacqueline is a name of French origin meaning "may God protect".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,021
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 319 (#247 (tie) most common name, -92.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 84,366
#32. Robin
Robin is a name of German origin meaning "fame-bright".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,160
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 27 (#1394 (tie) most common name, -99.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 118,322
#31. Pamela
Pamela is a name of Greek origin meaning "all sweetness".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,295
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 52 (#1043 most common name, -98.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 181,948
#30. Carol
Carol is a name of German origin meaning "free man".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,391
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 27 (#1394 (tie) most common name, -99.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 112,341
#29. Maria
Maria is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "sea of bitterness".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,443
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 792 (#97 most common name, -82.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 88,642
#28. Theresa
Theresa is a name of Greek origin meaning "late summer".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,445
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 87 (#770 (tie) most common name, -98.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 97,120
#27. Cheryl
Cheryl is a name of Greek origin meaning "cherry fruit".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,738
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 87 (#770 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 135,650
#26. Lori
Lori is a name of English origin meaning "bay laurel".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,797
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#2067 most common name, -99.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 176,561
#25. Debra
Debra is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,979
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#2323 (tie) most common name, -99.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 153,776
#24. Sandra
Sandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,043
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 114 (#627 most common name, -97.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 183,812
#23. Cynthia
Cynthia is a name of Greek origin meaning "moon goddess".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,407
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 110 (#647 most common name, -98.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 196,606
#22. Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,437
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 440 (#185 most common name, -91.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 164,429
#21. Michelle
Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,573
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 653 (#116 most common name, -88.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 208,285
#20. Diane
Diane is a name of Latin origin meaning "divine".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,919
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 16 (#1626 (tie) most common name, -99.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 114,441
#19. Michele
Michele is a name of Italian origin meaning "Who is like God?".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,922
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#2067 most common name, -99.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 86,992
#18. Denise
Denise is a name of Greek origin meaning "to be devoted to Bacchus".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,986
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 80 (#812 (tie) most common name, -98.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 128,834
#17. Kimberly
Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 6,079
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 736 (#103 (tie) most common name, -87.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 259,092
#16. Sharon
Sharon is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "a fertile plain".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 6,153
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 112 (#636 most common name, -98.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 154,883
#15. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 6,324
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,845 (#23 most common name, -70.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 168,897
#14. Laura
Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 6,339
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 282 (#284 (tie) most common name, -95.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 174,184
#13. Dawn
Dawn is a name of English origin meaning "daybreak".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 6,349
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 282 (#284 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 114,291
#12. Deborah
Deborah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 6,525
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 157 (#488 most common name, -97.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 183,434
#11. Christine
Christine is a name of English origin meaning "follower of Christ".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 6,918
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 115 (#619 (tie) most common name, -98.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 139,333
#10. Barbara
Barbara is a name of Greek origin meaning "foreign".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 6,980
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 54 (#1022 (tie) most common name, -99.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 159,750
#9. Nancy
Nancy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 7,282
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 72 (#878 most common name, -99.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 142,707
#8. Kathleen
Kathleen is a name of Irish origin meaning "pure".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 7,693
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 122 (#585 (tie) most common name, -98.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 120,967
#7. Linda
Linda is a name of Italian origin meaning "beautiful".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 8,687
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 83 (#795 most common name, -99.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 225,412
#6. Patricia
Patricia is a name of Latin origin meaning "noble".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 10,651
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 88 (#763 most common name, -99.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 231,137
#5. Mary
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 10,789
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 413 (#197 (tie) most common name, -96.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 355,223
#4. Donna
Donna is a name of Italian origin meaning "lady of the home".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 10,905
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 30 (#1335 (tie) most common name, -99.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 213,457
#3. Karen
Karen is a name of Danish origin meaning "pure".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 11,400
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 251 (#320 (tie) most common name, -97.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 286,044
#2. Susan
Susan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "lily".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 12,410
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 82 (#800 (tie) most common name, -99.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 287,661
#1. Lisa
Lisa is a name of English origin meaning "God's promise".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 17,575
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93 (#733 (tie) most common name, -99.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 496,980
