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Most popular boy names in the 60s in Michigan
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 Michigan 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. Roger
Roger is a name of German origin meaning "famous spearman".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,393
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 103 (#676 most common name, -97.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 71,449
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,393
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 103 (#676 most common name, -97.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 71,449
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#49. Jeff
Jeff is a name of English origin meaning "peaceful pledge".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,428
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 103 (#676 most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 62,062
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,428
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 103 (#676 most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 62,062
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#48. Mike
Mike is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift from God".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,470
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 21 (#1340 most common name, -99.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 71,409
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,470
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 21 (#1340 most common name, -99.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 71,409
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#47. Dale
Dale is a name of English origin meaning "valley".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,489
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 73 (#830 (tie) most common name, -97.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #67
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 50,424
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,489
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 73 (#830 (tie) most common name, -97.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #67
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 50,424
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#46. Raymond
Raymond is a name of German origin meaning "protector".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,513
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 402 (#255 (tie) most common name, -88.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 81,816
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,513
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 402 (#255 (tie) most common name, -88.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 81,816
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#45. Peter
Peter is a name of Greek origin meaning "rock".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,613
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 536 (#196 (tie) most common name, -85.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 92,449
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,613
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 536 (#196 (tie) most common name, -85.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 92,449
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#44. George
George is a name of Greek origin meaning "farmer".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,647
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 791 (#141 most common name, -78.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 113,063
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,647
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 791 (#141 most common name, -78.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 113,063
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#43. Gerald
Gerald is a name of German origin meaning "spear ruler".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,873
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 141 (#551 most common name, -96.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 55,309
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,873
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 141 (#551 most common name, -96.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 55,309
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#42. Bruce
Bruce is a name of Scottish origin meaning "from the brushwood thicket".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,993
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 194 (#434 most common name, -95.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 74,679
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,993
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 194 (#434 most common name, -95.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 74,679
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#41. Randy
Randy is a name of Norse origin meaning "shield-wolf".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,509
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 129 (#584 most common name, -97.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 93,889
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,509
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 129 (#584 most common name, -97.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 93,889
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#40. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,586
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,129 (#23 most common name, -31.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 97,195
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,586
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,129 (#23 most common name, -31.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 97,195
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#39. Terry
Terry is a name of German origin meaning "power of the tribe".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,589
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 158 (#510 (tie) most common name, -96.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 101,440
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,589
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 158 (#510 (tie) most common name, -96.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 101,440
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#38. Larry
Larry is a name of Latin origin meaning "from the place of the laurel leaves".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,632
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 174 (#476 (tie) most common name, -96.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 108,594
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,632
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 174 (#476 (tie) most common name, -96.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 108,594
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#37. Jeffery
Jeffery is a name of German origin meaning "pledge of peace".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,747
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 166 (#489 most common name, -96.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 79,520
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,747
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 166 (#489 most common name, -96.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 79,520
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#36. Craig
Craig is a name of Scottish origin meaning "rocky".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,531
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 103 (#676 most common name, -98.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 84,739
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,531
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 103 (#676 most common name, -98.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 84,739
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#35. Dennis
Dennis is a name of Greek origin meaning "follower of Dionysius".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,621
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 211 (#399 most common name, -96.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 94,992
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,621
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 211 (#399 most common name, -96.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 94,992
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#34. Edward
Edward is a name of English origin meaning "prosperous".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,802
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 688 (#159 most common name, -88.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 144,022
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,802
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 688 (#159 most common name, -88.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 144,022
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#33. Stephen
Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,815
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 365 (#275 (tie) most common name, -93.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 152,285
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,815
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 365 (#275 (tie) most common name, -93.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 152,285
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#32. Keith
Keith is a name of Celtic origin meaning "wood, forest".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,836
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 290 (#325 most common name, -95.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 112,619
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,836
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 290 (#325 most common name, -95.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 112,619
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#31. Patrick
Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 6,991
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 699 (#155 most common name, -90.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 122,772
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 6,991
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 699 (#155 most common name, -90.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 122,772
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#30. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 7,387
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,676 (#31 most common name, -63.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 106,041
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 7,387
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,676 (#31 most common name, -63.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 106,041
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#29. Eric
Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning "sole ruler".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 7,665
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 832 (#134 most common name, -89.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 152,262
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 7,665
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 832 (#134 most common name, -89.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 152,262
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#28. Douglas
Douglas is a name of Scottish origin meaning "black water".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 7,859
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 173 (#479 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 135,047
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 7,859
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 173 (#479 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 135,047
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#27. Gary
Gary is a name of English origin meaning "spearman".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 7,935
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 158 (#510 (tie) most common name, -98.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 166,046
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 7,935
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 158 (#510 (tie) most common name, -98.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 166,046
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#26. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 7,986
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,766 (#29 most common name, -65.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 203,192
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 7,986
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,766 (#29 most common name, -65.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 203,192
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#25. Donald
Donald is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "world ruler".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 8,646
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 314 (#308 most common name, -96.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 172,669
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 8,646
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 314 (#308 most common name, -96.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 172,669
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#24. Gregory
Gregory is a name of Latin origin meaning "watchful, alert".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,015
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 331 (#297 (tie) most common name, -96.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 187,574
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,015
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 331 (#297 (tie) most common name, -96.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 187,574
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#23. Todd
Todd is a name of English origin meaning "fox".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,134
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 78 (#799 (tie) most common name, -99.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 128,766
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,134
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 78 (#799 (tie) most common name, -99.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 128,766
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#22. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,303
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,202 (#52 most common name, -76.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 249,488
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,303
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,202 (#52 most common name, -76.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 249,488
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#21. Ronald
Ronald is a name of English origin meaning "counsel rule".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,596
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 309 (#314 (tie) most common name, -96.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 182,192
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,596
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 309 (#314 (tie) most common name, -96.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 182,192
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#20. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 10,917
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,252 (#49 most common name, -79.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 237,285
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 10,917
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,252 (#49 most common name, -79.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 237,285
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#19. Kenneth
Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "handsome".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 11,102
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 656 (#168 most common name, -94.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 227,552
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 11,102
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 656 (#168 most common name, -94.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 227,552
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#18. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 12,183
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,329 (#19 most common name, -72.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 283,162
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 12,183
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,329 (#19 most common name, -72.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 283,162
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#17. Paul
Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning "humble".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 12,704
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 583 (#182 most common name, -95.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 242,587
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 12,704
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 583 (#182 most common name, -95.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 242,587
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#16. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 13,993
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,638 (#34 most common name, -81.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 242,161
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 13,993
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,638 (#34 most common name, -81.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 242,161
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#15. Kevin
Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 14,957
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 925 (#125 most common name, -93.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 271,514
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 14,957
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 925 (#125 most common name, -93.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 271,514
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#14. Timothy
Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 15,389
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 887 (#130 most common name, -94.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 276,888
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 15,389
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 887 (#130 most common name, -94.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 276,888
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#13. Brian
Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 15,883
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 551 (#191 most common name, -96.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 258,277
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 15,883
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 551 (#191 most common name, -96.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 258,277
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#12. Richard
Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 16,042
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 698 (#156 most common name, -95.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 374,010
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 16,042
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 698 (#156 most common name, -95.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 374,010
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#11. Steven
Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 16,404
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 679 (#160 most common name, -95.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 290,739
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 16,404
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 679 (#160 most common name, -95.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 290,739
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#10. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 17,134
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,011 (#11 most common name, -76.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 421,610
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 17,134
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,011 (#11 most common name, -76.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 421,610
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#9. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 17,185
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,049 (#61 most common name, -88.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 327,231
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 17,185
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,049 (#61 most common name, -88.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 327,231
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#8. Jeffrey
Jeffrey is a name of English origin meaning "pledge of peace".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 17,535
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 333 (#294 most common name, -98.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 302,105
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 17,535
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 333 (#294 most common name, -98.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 302,105
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#7. Scott
Scott is a name of Scotland origin meaning "a Scotsman".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 17,537
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 253 (#356 (tie) most common name, -98.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 266,936
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 17,537
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 253 (#356 (tie) most common name, -98.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 266,936
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#6. Mark
Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning "God of war".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 24,141
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 578 (#184 (tie) most common name, -97.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 441,513
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 24,141
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 578 (#184 (tie) most common name, -97.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 441,513
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#5. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 30,041
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,744 (#15 most common name, -87.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 684,986
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 30,041
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,744 (#15 most common name, -87.5% 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".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 30,324
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,770 (#69 most common name, -94.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 650,975
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 30,324
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,770 (#69 most common name, -94.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 650,975
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#3. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 30,651
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,376 (#42 most common name, -92.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 713,653
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 30,651
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,376 (#42 most common name, -92.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 713,653
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#2. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 36,537
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,576 (#37 most common name, -92.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 734,169
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 36,537
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,576 (#37 most common name, -92.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 734,169
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#1. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 39,816
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,105 (#10 most common name, -89.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 833,402
Michigan
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 39,816
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,105 (#10 most common name, -89.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 833,402
