Most popular girl names in the 80s in New York
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 New York 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.
#50. Kathryn
Kathryn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,034
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 420 (#433 most common name, -89.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,436
#49. Alicia
Alicia is a name of Spanish origin meaning "noble".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,141
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 627 (#297 (tie) most common name, -84.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 66,958
#48. Courtney
Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,267
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 264 (#661 most common name, -93.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 84,298
#47. Lindsay
Lindsay is a name of English origin meaning "Lincoln's marsh or island of linden trees".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,351
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 259 (#670 (tie) most common name, -94.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 68,479
#46. Tara
Tara is a name of Irish origin meaning "rocky hill".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,357
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 245 (#704 (tie) most common name, -94.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 56,327
#45. Allison
Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning “noble.”
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,385
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,715 (#50 most common name, -38.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,320
#44. Victoria
Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,530
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,678 (#20 most common name, +3.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 53,242
#43. Diana
Diana is a name of Roman origin meaning "goddess of the hunt".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,610
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,068 (#170 most common name, -76.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #76
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 36,768
#42. Kristin
Kristin is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,806
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93 (#1,442 most common name, -98.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 70,551
#41. Shannon
Shannon is a name of Irish origin meaning "wise river".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,938
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 258 (#672 (tie) most common name, -94.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 78,412
#40. Mary
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,955
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,008 (#186 most common name, -79.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 95,842
#39. Brittany
Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,263
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 428 (#428 most common name, -91.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,795
#38. Jacqueline
Jacqueline is a name of French origin meaning "may God protect".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,310
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 730 (#257 most common name, -86.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 51,525
#37. Angela
Angela is a name of Latin origin meaning "messenger of God".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,401
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,155 (#154 most common name, -78.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 116,585
#36. Jamie
Jamie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "supplanter".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,437
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 446 (#415 most common name, -91.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 96,548
#35. Maria
Maria is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "sea of bitterness".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,493
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,839 (#89 most common name, -66.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 65,648
#34. Vanessa
Vanessa is a name of Greek origin meaning "butterfly".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,504
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,148 (#155 most common name, -79.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 65,690
#33. Andrea
Andrea is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,654
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,135 (#159 most common name, -79.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 98,241
#32. Sara
Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,442
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,655 (#53 most common name, -58.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 104,640
#31. Kristen
Kristen is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,566
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 264 (#661 most common name, -96.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 83,219
#30. Katherine
Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,871
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,136 (#76 most common name, -68.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 99,154
#29. Erica
Erica is a name of Norse origin meaning "eternal ruler".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,969
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 343 (#519 (tie) most common name, -95.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 93,145
#28. Megan
Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,045
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 748 (#249 (tie) most common name, -89.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,500
#27. Crystal
Crystal is a name of Latin origin meaning "Earth mineral".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,090
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 460 (#405 most common name, -93.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,998
#26. Erin
Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,164
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 744 (#252 most common name, -89.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 115,814
#25. Amy
Amy is a name of French origin meaning "beloved".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,331
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,677 (#101 most common name, -77.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 150,650
#24. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,345
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,917 (#7 most common name, +7.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,752
#23. Kelly
Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,657
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 697 (#276 most common name, -90.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 109,541
#22. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 8,009
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,443 (#128 most common name, -82.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 136,220
#21. Christine
Christine is a name of English origin meaning "follower of Christ".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 8,285
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 345 (#512 (tie) most common name, -95.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 67,999
#20. Laura
Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 8,557
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 660 (#287 most common name, -92.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,569
#19. Rachel
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 8,836
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,475 (#31 most common name, -60.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,657
#18. Lisa
Lisa is a name of English origin meaning "God's promise".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 8,964
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 289 (#610 most common name, -96.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 102,597
#17. Heather
Heather is a name of Scottish origin meaning "a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 9,170
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 204 (#810 (tie) most common name, -97.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 191,841
#16. Samantha
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 9,432
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,040 (#21 most common name, -57.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 121,122
#15. Tiffany
Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 9,741
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 738 (#253 most common name, -92.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 158,610
#14. Kimberly
Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 9,822
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,559 (#112 most common name, -84.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,435
#13. Lauren
Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 12,436
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,558 (#113 most common name, -87.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,122
#12. Michelle
Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 12,534
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,575 (#110 most common name, -87.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,988
#11. Christina
Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 12,814
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 864 (#215 most common name, -93.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,982
#10. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 13,647
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,717 (#18 (tie) most common name, -65.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 198,938
#9. Danielle
Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 13,899
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 713 (#268 most common name, -94.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,359
#8. Ashley
Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 14,294
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,356 (#34 most common name, -76.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 352,147
#7. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 14,830
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,085 (#16 most common name, -65.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 272,559
#6. Stephanie
Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 15,596
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,124 (#161 most common name, -92.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 218,131
#5. Melissa
Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 17,824
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 839 (#219 most common name, -95.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 217,896
#4. Amanda
Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 19,274
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,093 (#164 most common name, -94.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 369,698
#3. Nicole
Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 21,038
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,950 (#84 most common name, -90.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 210,456
#2. Jessica
Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 31,546
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,244 (#143 most common name, -96.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 469,439
#1. Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
New York
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 32,161
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,063 (#171 most common name, -96.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 440,836
