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Most popular boy names in the 60s in New Jersey
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 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.
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#50. Philip
Philip is a name of Greek origin meaning "lover of horses".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,956
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 259 (#308 most common name, -86.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #84
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 44,768
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,956
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 259 (#308 most common name, -86.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #84
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 44,768
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#49. Sean
Sean is a name of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,071
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,001 (#93 most common name, -51.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #77
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 47,263
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,071
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,001 (#93 most common name, -51.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #77
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 47,263
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#48. Wayne
Wayne is a name of English origin meaning "wagon builder".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,226
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 73 (#716 most common name, -96.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 54,767
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,226
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 73 (#716 most common name, -96.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 54,767
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#47. Walter
Walter is a name of German origin meaning "commander of the army".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,232
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 207 (#355 most common name, -90.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #82
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 45,875
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,232
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 207 (#355 most common name, -90.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #82
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 45,875
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#46. Lawrence
Lawrence is a name of Latin origin meaning "from Laurentium".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,275
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 135 (#489 most common name, -94.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #66
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 51,359
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,275
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 135 (#489 most common name, -94.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #66
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 51,359
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#45. Louis
Louis is a name of French origin meaning "renowned warrior".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,364
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 413 (#219 most common name, -82.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #107
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 33,259
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,364
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 413 (#219 most common name, -82.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #107
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 33,259
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#44. Bruce
Bruce is a name of Scottish origin meaning "from the brushwood thicket".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,418
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 150 (#455 (tie) most common name, -93.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 74,679
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,418
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 150 (#455 (tie) most common name, -93.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 74,679
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#43. Todd
Todd is a name of English origin meaning "fox".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,540
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 17 (#1317 most common name, -99.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 128,766
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,540
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 17 (#1317 most common name, -99.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 128,766
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#42. Dennis
Dennis is a name of Greek origin meaning "follower of Dionysius".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,552
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 218 (#348 most common name, -91.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 94,992
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,552
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 218 (#348 most common name, -91.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 94,992
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#41. Craig
Craig is a name of Scottish origin meaning "rocky".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,799
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 65 (#768 (tie) most common name, -97.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 84,739
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,799
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 65 (#768 (tie) most common name, -97.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 84,739
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#40. Vincent
Vincent is a name of Latin origin meaning "to conquer".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,110
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,384 (#69 most common name, -55.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 49,460
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,110
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,384 (#69 most common name, -55.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 49,460
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#39. Glenn
Glenn is a name of Scottish origin meaning "valley".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,150
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 26 (#1149 (tie) most common name, -99.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #74
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 48,084
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,150
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 26 (#1149 (tie) most common name, -99.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #74
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 48,084
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#38. Raymond
Raymond is a name of German origin meaning "protector".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,701
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 356 (#238 (tie) most common name, -90.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 81,816
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,701
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 356 (#238 (tie) most common name, -90.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 81,816
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#37. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,711
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,257 (#2 most common name, +41.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 106,041
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,711
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,257 (#2 most common name, +41.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 106,041
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#36. Douglas
Douglas is a name of Scottish origin meaning "black water".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,065
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 121 (#533 (tie) most common name, -97.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 135,047
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,065
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 121 (#533 (tie) most common name, -97.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 135,047
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#35. Patrick
Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,144
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,033 (#87 most common name, -75.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 122,772
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,144
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,033 (#87 most common name, -75.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 122,772
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#34. Keith
Keith is a name of Celtic origin meaning "wood, forest".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,229
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 170 (#407 (tie) most common name, -96.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 112,619
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,229
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 170 (#407 (tie) most common name, -96.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 112,619
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#33. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,602
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,037 (#26 most common name, -34.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 97,195
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,602
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,037 (#26 most common name, -34.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 97,195
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#32. Donald
Donald is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "world ruler".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,756
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 143 (#471 (tie) most common name, -97.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 172,669
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,756
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 143 (#471 (tie) most common name, -97.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 172,669
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#31. Gary
Gary is a name of English origin meaning "spearman".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,766
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 122 (#530 (tie) most common name, -97.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 166,046
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,766
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 122 (#530 (tie) most common name, -97.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 166,046
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#30. Gregory
Gregory is a name of Latin origin meaning "watchful, alert".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,055
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 357 (#237 most common name, -92.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 187,574
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,055
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 357 (#237 most common name, -92.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 187,574
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#29. Eric
Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning "sole ruler".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,081
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 799 (#124 most common name, -84.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 152,262
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,081
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 799 (#124 most common name, -84.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 152,262
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#28. Ronald
Ronald is a name of English origin meaning "counsel rule".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,611
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 224 (#344 most common name, -96.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 182,192
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,611
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 224 (#344 most common name, -96.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 182,192
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#27. George
George is a name of Greek origin meaning "farmer".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,633
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 844 (#114 most common name, -85.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 113,063
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,633
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 844 (#114 most common name, -85.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 113,063
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#26. Frank
Frank is a name of German origin meaning "free man".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,909
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 454 (#198 (tie) most common name, -92.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 87,181
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,909
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 454 (#198 (tie) most common name, -92.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 87,181
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#25. Timothy
Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,996
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 646 (#143 most common name, -89.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 276,888
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,996
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 646 (#143 most common name, -89.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 276,888
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#24. Peter
Peter is a name of Greek origin meaning "rock".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 6,151
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 627 (#147 most common name, -89.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 92,449
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 6,151
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 627 (#147 most common name, -89.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 92,449
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#23. Stephen
Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 6,256
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 454 (#198 (tie) most common name, -92.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 152,285
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 6,256
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 454 (#198 (tie) most common name, -92.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 152,285
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#22. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 7,321
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,548 (#65 most common name, -78.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 249,488
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 7,321
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,548 (#65 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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#21. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 7,637
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,568 (#9 most common name, -40.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 242,161
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 7,637
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,568 (#9 most common name, -40.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 242,161
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#20. Edward
Edward is a name of English origin meaning "prosperous".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 8,013
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 836 (#115 (tie) most common name, -89.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 144,022
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 8,013
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 836 (#115 (tie) most common name, -89.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 144,022
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#19. Kenneth
Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "handsome".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 8,032
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 540 (#170 most common name, -93.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 227,552
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 8,032
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 540 (#170 most common name, -93.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 227,552
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#18. Brian
Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 8,481
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 908 (#102 most common name, -89.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 258,277
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 8,481
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 908 (#102 most common name, -89.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 258,277
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#17. Scott
Scott is a name of Scotland origin meaning "a Scotsman".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 8,566
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 205 (#356 (tie) most common name, -97.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 266,936
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 8,566
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 205 (#356 (tie) most common name, -97.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 266,936
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#16. Jeffrey
Jeffrey is a name of English origin meaning "pledge of peace".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 8,822
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 483 (#187 most common name, -94.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 302,105
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 8,822
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 483 (#187 most common name, -94.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 302,105
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#15. Paul
Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning "humble".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 8,901
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 554 (#164 most common name, -93.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 242,587
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 8,901
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 554 (#164 most common name, -93.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 242,587
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#14. Steven
Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,036
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 994 (#94 (tie) most common name, -89.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 290,739
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,036
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 994 (#94 (tie) most common name, -89.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 290,739
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#13. Kevin
Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,109
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,796 (#50 most common name, -80.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 271,514
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,109
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,796 (#50 most common name, -80.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 271,514
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#12. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,706
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,674 (#7 most common name, -51.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 203,192
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,706
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,674 (#7 most common name, -51.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 203,192
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#11. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,774
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,512 (#21 most common name, -64.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 237,285
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,774
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,512 (#21 most common name, -64.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 237,285
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#10. Mark
Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning "God of war".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 13,120
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 801 (#122 (tie) most common name, -93.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 441,513
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 13,120
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 801 (#122 (tie) most common name, -93.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 441,513
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#9. Richard
Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 14,842
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 809 (#119 most common name, -94.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 374,010
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 14,842
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 809 (#119 most common name, -94.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 374,010
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#8. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 16,056
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,266 (#36 most common name, -85.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 327,231
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 16,056
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,266 (#36 most common name, -85.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 327,231
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#7. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 17,169
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,188 (#25 most common name, -81.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 421,610
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 17,169
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,188 (#25 most common name, -81.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 421,610
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#6. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 17,528
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,018 (#5 most common name, -71.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 283,162
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 17,528
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,018 (#5 most common name, -71.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 283,162
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#5. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 21,669
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,570 (#20 most common name, -83.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 734,169
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 21,669
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,570 (#20 most common name, -83.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 734,169
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#4. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 21,951
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,768 (#18 most common name, -82.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 684,986
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 21,951
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,768 (#18 most common name, -82.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 684,986
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#3. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 27,398
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,881 (#45 most common name, -93.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 650,975
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 27,398
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,881 (#45 most common name, -93.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 650,975
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#2. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 30,848
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,308 (#23 most common name, -89.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 713,653
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 30,848
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,308 (#23 most common name, -89.3% 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?".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 31,666
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,656 (#1 most common name, -82.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 833,402
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 31,666
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,656 (#1 most common name, -82.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 833,402
