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.
#30. Jamie
Jamie is a name of Scottish origin meaning “supplanter”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,147
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 55 (#759 most common name, -97.4% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 96,557 (#34 most common name)
#29. Brittany
Brittany is a name of French origin meaning “from Briton”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,214
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 23 (#1064 most common name, -99.0% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,812 (#21 most common name)
#28. Lisa
Lisa is a name of English origin meaning “God’s promise”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,395
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 22 (#1087 most common name, -99.1% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 102,617 (#31 most common name)
#27. Samantha
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “told by God”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,583
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 363 (#148 most common name, -85.9% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 121,126 (#26 most common name)
#26. Katherine
Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning “pure”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,630
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 300 (#195 most common name, -88.6% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 99,176 (#32 most common name)
#25. Danielle
Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my judge”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,636
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 119 (#459 most common name, -95.5% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,380 (#24 most common name)
#24. Andrea
Andrea is a name of Greek origin meaning “brave”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,670
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 160 (#353 most common name, -94.0% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 98,264 (#33 most common name)
#23. Michelle
Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “who is like God?”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,901
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 120 (#454 most common name, -95.9% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 154,032 (#12 most common name)
#22. Erin
Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning “peace”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,958
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 58 (#742 (tie) most common name, -98.0% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 115,811 (#28 most common name)
#21. Kelly
Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning “bright-headed”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,155
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 22 (#1087 most common name, -99.3% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 109,540 (#29 most common name)
#20. Amber
Amber is a name of Persian origin meaning “ambergris”, a fragrant material extracted from a type of whale.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,243
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 80 (#617 most common name, -97.5% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,951 (#13 most common name)
#19. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “servant of God”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,323
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#368 most common name, -95.5% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 136,243 (#22 most common name)
#18. Sara
Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning “princess”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,434
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 178 (#321 (tie) most common name, -94.8% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 104,681 (#30 most common name)
#17. Katie
Katie is a name of Greek origin meaning “pure”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,497
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 86 (#588 (tie) most common name, -97.5% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 72,873 (#41 most common name)
#16. Heather
Heather is a name of Scottish origin meaning “a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,647
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 11 (#1326 (tie) most common name, -99.7% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 191,854 (#10 most common name)
#15. Rachel
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “ewe”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,755
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 174 (#329 most common name, -95.4% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,678 (#16 most common name)
#14. Angela
Angela is a name of Latin origin meaning “messenger of God”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,796
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 134 (#403 (tie) most common name, -96.5% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 116,594 (#27 most common name)
#13. Stephanie
Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning “crown”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,882
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 71 (#666 (tie) most common name, -98.2% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 218,175 (#6 most common name)
#12. Megan
Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning “pearl”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,884
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 98 (#536 most common name, -97.5% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,502 (#14 most common name)
#11. Laura
Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning “bay laurel plant”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,898
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 169 (#340 most common name, -95.7% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,611 (#23 most common name)
#10. Amy
Amy is a name of French origin meaning “beloved”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,112
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 146 (#382 (tie) most common name, -96.4% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 150,659 (#15 most common name)
#9. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “god is my oath”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,378
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,327 (#18 most common name, -69.7% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 198,977 (#9 most common name)
#8. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning “to strive”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,415
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 976 (#46 most common name, -77.9% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,770 (#25 most common name)
#7. Melissa
Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning “honey bee”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,801
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 82 (#606 (tie) most common name, -98.3% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 217,929 (#7 most common name)
#6. Nicole
Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning “victory of the people”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,786
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 100 (#527 (tie) most common name, -98.3% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 210,498 (#8 most common name)
#5. Ashley
Ashley is a name of English origin meaning “ash tree meadow”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,228
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 221 (#260 most common name, -96.5% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 352,185 (#4 most common name)
#4. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “princess”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,159
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 341 (#167 most common name, -95.2% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 272,647 (#5 most common name)
#3. Amanda
Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning “worthy of love”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,959
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 63 (#709 (tie) most common name, -99.2% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 369,728 (#3 most common name)
#2. Jessica
Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God beholds”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 8,439
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 110 (#486 most common name, -98.7% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 469,518 (#1 most common name)
#1. Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning “white shadow, white wave”.
Minnesota
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 8,674
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 79 (#624 (tie) most common name, -99.1% compared to the 80s)
National:
– Babies from 1980 to 1989: 440,916 (#2 most common name)
