Most Popular Baby Girl Names in 1964

In this article we'll look at what the most popular baby girl names were for the year 1964. These names are taken directly from the Social Security card applications for births that occurred in the United States.

The table below shows the top 250 most popular baby girl names in 1964, with a total count for the number of births registered with that given name.

You can also use the links below to research more about the most popular baby names.

Top 1000 most popular boy names: 1-250 | 251-500 | 501-750 | 751-1000

Top 1000 most popular girl names: 1-250 | 251-500 | 501-750 | 751-1000

Rank Name Count
1 Lisa 54,272
2 Mary 40,985
3 Susan 31,516
4 Karen 30,247
5 Patricia 26,086
6 Kimberly 24,129
7 Donna 23,808
8 Linda 23,632
9 Cynthia 20,321
10 Tammy 20,044
11 Pamela 19,822
12 Deborah 19,304
13 Sandra 19,252
14 Laura 18,972
15 Lori 18,622
16 Elizabeth 17,294
17 Julie 17,286
18 Brenda 17,102
19 Barbara 16,480
20 Sharon 16,449
21 Teresa 16,418
22 Angela 16,259
23 Michelle 16,185
24 Debra 15,331
25 Denise 14,731
26 Nancy 14,697
27 Robin 14,330
28 Christine 14,267
29 Cheryl 14,076
30 Kathleen 13,234
31 Jennifer 12,955
32 Diane 12,866
33 Dawn 12,614
34 Tina 12,549
35 Kelly 12,474
36 Carol 12,127
37 Jacqueline 11,976
38 Theresa 10,562
39 Kathy 10,373
40 Tracy 10,165
41 Maria 10,148
42 Kim 9,980
43 Rhonda 9,713
44 Amy 9,576
45 Paula 9,505
46 Rebecca 9,473
47 Cindy 9,320
48 Janet 9,251
49 Margaret 9,106
50 Sherry 8,492
51 Sheila 8,473
52 Debbie 8,384
53 Melissa 8,317
54 Catherine 8,237
55 Wendy 8,078
56 Carolyn 8,066
57 Stephanie 7,936
58 Michele 7,906
59 Laurie 7,838
60 Ann 7,758
61 Jill 7,241
62 Terri 7,140
63 Diana 7,069
64 Connie 7,036
65 Beth 6,687
66 Valerie 6,618
67 Suzanne 6,485
68 Annette 6,190
69 Janice 6,165
70 Dana 6,087
71 Renee 6,012
72 Lynn 5,675
73 Leslie 5,600
74 Judy 5,534
75 Cathy 5,501
76 Anne 5,415
77 Andrea 5,384
78 Carla 5,374
79 Gina 5,230
80 Darlene 5,170
81 Wanda 5,166
82 Katherine 5,073
83 Regina 5,002
84 Kathryn 4,924
85 Anita 4,906
86 Sherri 4,872
87 Joyce 4,860
88 Christina 4,701
89 Bonnie 4,687
90 Monica 4,653
91 Beverly 4,608
92 Sarah 4,584
93 Jane 4,565
94 Colleen 4,544
95 Martha 4,451
96 Penny 4,395
97 Anna 4,291
98 Judith 4,191
99 Joan 4,148
100 Jean 4,098
101 Shelly 4,080
102 Betty 4,069
103 Shirley 3,968
104 Gloria 3,963
105 Melanie 3,941
106 Peggy 3,846
107 Maureen 3,835
108 Tamara 3,808
109 Virginia 3,795
110 Marie 3,790
111 Tracey 3,743
112 Vicki 3,718
113 Melinda 3,701
114 Ruth 3,638
115 Joanne 3,574
116 Deanna 3,573
117 Julia 3,542
118 Dorothy 3,534
119 Ellen 3,530
120 Holly 3,480
121 Rose 3,480
122 Rita 3,469
123 Stacy 3,462
124 Heidi 3,452
125 Gail 3,446
126 Stacey 3,361
127 Vickie 3,262
128 Jackie 3,236
129 Victoria 3,159
130 Yvonne 3,133
131 Becky 3,105
132 Helen 3,099
133 Veronica 3,060
134 Carrie 2,976
135 Sheryl 2,957
136 Crystal 2,947
137 Sylvia 2,944
138 Sheri 2,922
139 Terry 2,908
140 Phyllis 2,895
141 Alice 2,841
142 Elaine 2,823
143 Shelley 2,821
144 Charlene 2,805
145 Jodi 2,801
146 Marilyn 2,791
147 Yolanda 2,766
148 Joann 2,736
149 Sally 2,708
150 Tonya 2,699
151 April 2,601
152 Frances 2,600
153 Eileen 2,586
154 Toni 2,554
155 Yvette 2,552
156 Jeanne 2,467
157 Norma 2,429
158 Charlotte 2,423
159 Alicia 2,417
160 Heather 2,384
161 Belinda 2,383
162 Evelyn 2,380
163 Jeanette 2,380
164 Carmen 2,378
165 Lorraine 2,356
166 Sara 2,354
167 Sandy 2,348
168 Patty 2,347
169 Jamie 2,314
170 Shannon 2,299
171 Kristine 2,288
172 Roberta 2,278
173 Rachel 2,261
174 Loretta 2,228
175 Joy 2,218
176 Sue 2,174
177 Natalie 2,128
178 Shari 2,115
179 Caroline 2,105
180 Tammie 2,085
181 Allison 2,079
182 Karla 2,061
183 Vanessa 2,056
184 Jo 2,052
185 Darla 2,044
186 Shelia 2,012
187 Sonya 1,998
188 Lynda 1,985
189 Tanya 1,969
190 Doris 1,933
191 Marcia 1,933
192 Melody 1,897
193 Gwendolyn 1,893
194 Lynne 1,893
195 Robyn 1,882
196 Audrey 1,869
197 Pam 1,869
198 Glenda 1,861
199 Doreen 1,832
200 Felicia 1,832
201 Traci 1,832
202 Dianne 1,823
203 Juanita 1,806
204 Marsha 1,783
205 Tami 1,733
206 Kristin 1,724
207 Ronda 1,716
208 Teri 1,714
209 Kristi 1,669
210 Jody 1,663
211 Irene 1,660
212 Kelli 1,650
213 Patti 1,633
214 Rosemary 1,629
215 Vicky 1,616
216 Deneen 1,604
217 Cassandra 1,587
218 Lora 1,578
219 Constance 1,549
220 Kimberley 1,547
221 Kelley 1,536
222 Angie 1,535
223 Rosa 1,516
224 Vivian 1,512
225 Bridget 1,478
226 Alison 1,452
227 Dianna 1,430
228 Eva 1,427
229 Erin 1,426
230 Leah 1,421
231 Lois 1,409
232 Shawn 1,403
233 Chris 1,377
234 Lauren 1,377
235 Christy 1,374
236 June 1,373
237 Ramona 1,347
238 Kellie 1,340
239 Kristen 1,335
240 Sherrie 1,330
241 Roxanne 1,324
242 Lynette 1,308
243 Kay 1,302
244 Marlene 1,288
245 Hope 1,277
246 Amanda 1,276
247 Jacquelyn 1,273
248 Lee 1,272
249 Jan 1,259
250 Tara 1,242

What's in a (Popular) Name?

How do we know which baby names are hot each year? It's simple! The Social Security Administration collects data as parents register their newborns for a Social Security card. So, instead of waiting for the 10-year census, we get an annual update on the trending names!

Popular Baby Names vs. Popular First Names: Any Differences?

If you're wondering why the most popular baby names and the most popular first names aren't the same, remember: first names include everyone, not just babies. With 16.5% of the population over 65, names popular in their generation, like 'Hope' or '', still top the charts. As the birth rate declines, we won't see baby names like 'Lisa' or '' topping the overall popular names list until the Baby Boomer generation decreases significantly.

What Factors Influence Baby Name Popularity?

Ever wondered how a name like 'Karen' or '' hits the charts? It's not an exact science, but here are some cool factors:

Celebrity Influence

Americans adore their stars! A favorite celeb can influence baby names, so if you see more little 'Susans' or 's' running around, you might have a Hollywood A-lister to thank!

Character-Inspired Names

Bookworms and movie buffs often name their kids after beloved characters. If 'Patricia' or '' sound familiar, check out the latest bestseller or box-office hit!

Following the Trend

We humans are trend-followers. So, if a friend's baby 'Kimberly' or '' has a cute ring to it, don't be surprised if it catches on!

The Power of Recall

Names heard repeatedly stick in our minds. So if 'Tammy' or '' are on repeat, you'll likely see them in the baby name charts.

Family Tradition

Some names like 'Donna' or '' stand the test of time, thanks to the tradition of naming babies after older relatives.

Religion and Politics

Religious texts and political figures inspire many parents. Evergreen choices like 'Linda' or '' show the lasting impact of religion and politics on baby names.

So, while we can't always predict why a name like 'Cynthia' or '' becomes popular, these factors give us some fun insights into the ever-changing landscape of baby names!

Historical Data for Baby Names

If you're interested to see how the trends and popularity of baby names have changed, you can use the links below to view the historical data by decade.

Most popular first names, 1880-present | since 1950 | since 1960 | since 1970 | since 1980 | since 1990 | since 2000 | since 2010

Most popular boy names, 1880-present | since 1950 | since 1960 | since 1970 | since 1980 | since 1990 | since 2000 | since 2010

Most popular girl names, 1880-present | since 1950 | since 1960 | since 1970 | since 1980 | since 1990 | since 2000 | since 2010

Data Source(s)

All of the data on this page is sourced from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and excludes any names with fewer than 5 occurrences in any geographic area.

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