Kids & Family
What Have Been the Most Popular Girls' Names in Massachusetts?
A report shows that the name Jennifer ruled for 15 years.
By Les Masterson
If you were born in the 1960s, you likely grew up with plenty of Lisas. For those born in the 1970s and 1980s, you probably have plenty of Facebook friends named Jennifer.
A report of the most popular baby names for girls has been a huge hit on social media over the past few days. You can find it on Jezebel and the The Atlantic.
The report shows a break down of most popular name by state each year since 1960 as well as the overall most popular name across the country each year.
What have been the most popular girl names in Massachusetts? Here’s a list:
If you were born in the 1960s, you likely grew up with plenty of Lisas. For those born in the 1970s and 1980s, you probably have plenty of Facebook friends named Jennifer.
A report of the most popular baby names for girls has been a huge hit on social media over the past few days. You can find it on Jezebel and the The Atlantic.
The report shows a break down of most popular name by state each year since 1960 as well as the overall most popular name across the country each year.
What have been the most popular girl names in Massachusetts? Here’s a list:
1960-1961 – Susan
1962-1969 – Lisa
1970-1985 – Jennifer
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1986-1990 – Jessica
1991 – Ashley
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1992 – Jessica
1993 – Sarah
1994-2004 – Emily
2005 – Emma
2006-2008 – Ava
2009 – Olivia
2010 – Isabella
2011 – Sophia
2012 – Emma
As you can see, Lisa and Jennifer dominated much of the 1960s through 1980s. Since then, Massachusetts parents have gone against the national trend some years and haven’t been consistent year-over-year.
Check out either the Jezebel or The Atlantic post to read more about the national and state-by-state results.
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