Most Popular Girl Names in the 80s in Rhode Island

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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