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 girls in the '60s in Washington, D.C. using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born from 1960 to 1969. 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.
You may also like: Highest-rated restaurants for tacos in the Washington, D.C. area by diners
Elvira Koneva // Shutterstock
1 / 30Catherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 874
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 95 (#95 (tie) most common name, -89.1% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 76,785 (#56 most common name)
Aaron Amat // Shutterstock
2 / 30Teresa is a name of Greek origin meaning "huntress".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 895
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 95 (#95 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 151,790 (#25 most common name)
Oksana Kuzmina // Shutterstock
3 / 30Tracy is a name of Irish origin meaning "fighter".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 899
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 95 (#95 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 103,777 (#39 most common name)
pixelheadphoto digitalskillet // Shutterstock
4 / 30Christine is a name of English origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 910
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 95 (#95 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 139,339 (#27 most common name)
Marko Poplasen // Shutterstock
5 / 30Kathleen is a name of Irish origin meaning "pure".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 928
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 95 (#95 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 120,950 (#32 most common name)
You may also like: Movies and TV shows casting in Washington, D.C.
Africa Studio // Shutterstock
6 / 30Theresa is a name of Greek origin meaning "late summer".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 977
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 95 (#95 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 97,115 (#42 most common name)
FamVeld // Shutterstock
7 / 30Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,011
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 14 (#351 most common name, -98.6% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 92,818 (#45 most common name)
Haywiremedia // Shutterstock
8 / 30Barbara is a name of Greek origin meaning "foreign".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,031
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 14 (#351 most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 159,774 (#21 most common name)
Shyamalamuralinath // Shutterstock
9 / 30Sandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,065
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 14 (#351 most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 183,844 (#11 most common name)
Oleksiy Avtomonov // Shutterstock
10 / 30Jacqueline is a name of French origin meaning "may God protect".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,071
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 16 (#338 most common name, -98.5% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 84,388 (#51 most common name)
You may also like: Washington, D.C.'s 2025 housing market year in review
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
11 / 30Cheryl is a name of Greek origin meaning "cherry fruit".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,107
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 16 (#338 most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 135,646 (#28 most common name)
FreelySky // Shutterstock
12 / 30Denise is a name of Greek origin meaning "to be devoted to Bacchus".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,133
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 16 (#338 most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 128,823 (#29 most common name)
Darkdiamond67 // Shutterstock
13 / 30Robin is a name of German origin meaning "fame-bright".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,214
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 16 (#338 most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 118,326 (#34 most common name)
Tatiana Katsai // Shutterstock
14 / 30Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,251
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 17 (#329 (tie) most common name, -98.6% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 174,181 (#16 most common name)
Coy_Creek // Shutterstock
15 / 30Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,389
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 13 (#356 most common name, -99.1% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 164,414 (#20 most common name)
You may also like: Biggest sources of immigrants to Washington, D.C.
Natalia Kirichenko // Shutterstock
16 / 30Cynthia is a name of Greek origin meaning "moon goddess".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,450
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 13 (#356 most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 196,596 (#10 most common name)
Oksana Kuzmina // Shutterstock
17 / 30Donna is a name of Italian origin meaning "lady of the home".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,504
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 13 (#356 most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 213,467 (#8 most common name)
Maria Evseyeva // Shutterstock
18 / 30Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,517
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 360 (#5 most common name, -76.3% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 168,915 (#17 most common name)
CroMary // Shutterstock
19 / 30Linda is a name of Italian origin meaning "beautiful".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,525
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 360 (#5 most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 225,445 (#7 most common name)
Darren Brode // Shutterstock
20 / 30Pamela is a name of Greek origin meaning "all sweetness".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,558
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 360 (#5 most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 181,938 (#14 most common name)
You may also like: Spicy insights in Washington, D.C. for National Hot Sauce Day from Instacart data
Lopolo // Shutterstock
21 / 30Sharon is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "a fertile plain".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,636
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 360 (#5 most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 154,893 (#23 most common name)
Blend Images // Shutterstock
22 / 30Deborah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,671
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#457 (tie) most common name, -99.6% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 183,432 (#12 most common name)
Krystyna Taran // Shutterstock
23 / 30Patricia is a name of Latin origin meaning "noble".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,745
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6 (#457 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 231,169 (#6 most common name)
Marlon Lopez MMG1 Design // Shutterstock
24 / 30Angela is a name of Latin origin meaning "messenger of God".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,798
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#291 (tie) most common name, -98.7% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 159,289 (#22 most common name)
Darren Brode // Shutterstock
25 / 30Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,825
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 64 (#147 most common name, -96.5% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 259,072 (#5 most common name)
You may also like: Washington, D.C. 7-day weather forecast
Dasha Muller // Shutterstock
26 / 30Susan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "lily".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,871
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#518 most common name, -99.7% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 287,661 (#3 most common name)
Mcimage // Shutterstock
27 / 30Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,932
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#291 (tie) most common name, -98.8% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 208,296 (#9 most common name)
Zdenka Darula // Shutterstock
28 / 30Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,584
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 114 (#74 (tie) most common name, -95.6% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 355,238 (#2 most common name)
ucchie79 // Shutterstock
29 / 30Karen is a name of Danish origin meaning "pure".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,617
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 114 (#74 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 286,054 (#4 most common name)
Impact Photography // Shutterstock
30 / 30Lisa is a name of English origin meaning "God's promise".
Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,454
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 114 (#74 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 496,983 (#1 most common name)
You may also like: Highest-rated ice cream shops in Washington, D.C. by diners
