Most Popular Baby Girl Names in 1969

In this article we'll look at what the most popular baby girl names were for the year 1969. 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 1969, 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 45,028
2 Michelle 34,320
3 Jennifer 33,703
4 Kimberly 33,082
5 Melissa 23,022
6 Amy 21,462
7 Angela 21,057
8 Mary 19,851
9 Tammy 19,052
10 Laura 17,922
11 Susan 17,804
12 Julie 17,738
13 Karen 17,637
14 Christine 16,756
15 Kelly 16,327
16 Elizabeth 15,298
17 Tracy 15,109
18 Patricia 14,956
19 Stephanie 14,491
20 Lori 14,018
21 Dawn 13,768
22 Tina 13,604
23 Cynthia 13,517
24 Pamela 13,356
25 Sandra 12,188
26 Donna 11,449
27 Deborah 11,187
28 Rebecca 10,951
29 Wendy 10,623
30 Michele 10,557
31 Shannon 10,452
32 Teresa 10,356
33 Linda 10,246
34 Heather 10,069
35 Denise 9,798
36 Sharon 9,694
37 Christina 9,324
38 Brenda 8,990
39 Barbara 8,814
40 Maria 8,389
41 Cheryl 8,346
42 Kathleen 8,299
43 Debra 7,950
44 Rhonda 7,918
45 Nancy 7,898
46 Robin 7,500
47 Nicole 7,213
48 Andrea 7,202
49 Theresa 6,856
50 Paula 6,755
51 Jill 6,667
52 Stacey 6,616
53 Stacy 6,487
54 Tonya 6,167
55 Sherry 6,140
56 Carol 6,139
57 Ann 6,132
58 Catherine 6,095
59 Monica 6,036
60 Dana 6,026
61 Diane 5,942
62 Jacqueline 5,922
63 Gina 5,912
64 Leslie 5,834
65 Tracey 5,624
66 Kim 5,451
67 Renee 5,255
68 Sheila 5,247
69 Rachel 5,243
70 Katherine 5,167
71 Carolyn 5,131
72 Sarah 5,081
73 Margaret 5,044
74 Cindy 4,957
75 Suzanne 4,904
76 Kristin 4,753
77 Kathy 4,752
78 Tamara 4,651
79 Laurie 4,627
80 Heidi 4,532
81 Diana 4,529
82 Beth 4,461
83 Victoria 4,392
84 Janet 4,381
85 Valerie 4,299
86 Regina 4,267
87 Holly 4,124
88 Deanna 4,067
89 Melinda 3,989
90 Tanya 3,966
91 Carla 3,962
92 Melanie 3,925
93 Terri 3,902
94 Carrie 3,887
95 Jodi 3,865
96 Kristen 3,812
97 April 3,800
98 Yolanda 3,771
99 Anna 3,717
100 Julia 3,714
101 Anne 3,710
102 Shelly 3,675
103 Lynn 3,647
104 Kathryn 3,617
105 Connie 3,547
106 Sherri 3,529
107 Tara 3,520
108 Veronica 3,450
109 Colleen 3,412
110 Kristine 3,325
111 Danielle 3,172
112 Traci 3,131
113 Annette 3,105
114 Erin 3,059
115 Kelli 3,055
116 Christy 3,051
117 Alicia 3,047
118 Crystal 2,988
119 Tricia 2,981
120 Anita 2,918
121 Jamie 2,902
122 Amanda 2,816
123 Sonya 2,799
124 Sara 2,791
125 Vicki 2,747
126 Wanda 2,684
127 Debbie 2,652
128 Kristi 2,649
129 Bonnie 2,646
130 Kellie 2,640
131 Janice 2,631
132 Sheri 2,601
133 Cathy 2,521
134 Jessica 2,492
135 Shelley 2,479
136 Kristina 2,463
137 Darlene 2,459
138 Virginia 2,442
139 Martha 2,428
140 Samantha 2,422
141 Beverly 2,405
142 Penny 2,359
143 Yvonne 2,355
144 Tiffany 2,348
145 Marie 2,247
146 Felicia 2,237
147 Vanessa 2,233
148 Joyce 2,229
149 Carmen 2,197
150 Gloria 2,166
151 Cassandra 2,162
152 Yvette 2,161
153 Natalie 2,152
154 Betty 2,136
155 Becky 2,093
156 Joanne 2,083
157 Judith 2,074
158 Peggy 2,059
159 Toni 2,057
160 Charlotte 2,026
161 Maureen 2,013
162 Judy 2,004
163 Charlene 1,997
164 Tammie 1,987
165 Jody 1,959
166 Sabrina 1,945
167 Jean 1,909
168 Ruth 1,901
169 Ellen 1,894
170 Jane 1,879
171 Tracie 1,875
172 Rose 1,871
173 Shirley 1,865
174 Vickie 1,860
175 Helen 1,858
176 Kerry 1,853
177 Shawn 1,823
178 Sylvia 1,814
179 Kimberley 1,806
180 Katrina 1,792
181 Dorothy 1,776
182 Monique 1,749
183 Sonia 1,743
184 Rita 1,736
185 Alice 1,713
186 Sheryl 1,706
187 Joy 1,692
188 Robyn 1,686
189 Jeanette 1,686
190 Kelley 1,685
191 Trina 1,684
192 Elaine 1,684
193 Belinda 1,675
194 Allison 1,651
195 Frances 1,643
196 Joann 1,635
197 Bridget 1,597
198 Emily 1,576
199 Dina 1,571
200 Joan 1,566
201 Leigh 1,563
202 Gail 1,562
203 Norma 1,556
204 Loretta 1,542
205 Karla 1,536
206 Tami 1,532
207 Roberta 1,506
208 Erica 1,505
209 Stacie 1,502
210 Leah 1,490
211 Lora 1,475
212 Eileen 1,474
213 Kari 1,471
214 Ronda 1,457
215 Evelyn 1,452
216 Rosa 1,440
217 Shari 1,409
218 Marilyn 1,397
219 Jeanne 1,378
220 Kristy 1,371
221 Audrey 1,361
222 Kara 1,354
223 Lara 1,354
224 Caroline 1,352
225 Erika 1,351
226 Jackie 1,343
227 Krista 1,321
228 Tonia 1,318
229 Sonja 1,313
230 Kristie 1,311
231 Sally 1,309
232 Lauren 1,304
233 Shelia 1,304
234 Candace 1,298
235 Ginger 1,276
236 Rochelle 1,270
237 Dena 1,264
238 Lorraine 1,248
239 Melody 1,246
240 Terry 1,243
241 Sandy 1,241
242 Kerri 1,240
243 Juanita 1,220
244 Joanna 1,216
245 Raquel 1,206
246 Christie 1,203
247 Gwendolyn 1,200
248 Deana 1,193
249 Shawna 1,189
250 Lynette 1,176

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 'Raquel' 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 'Kimberly' 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 'Jennifers' 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 'Melissa' 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 'Amy' 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 'Laura' or '' are on repeat, you'll likely see them in the baby name charts.

Family Tradition

Some names like 'Angela' 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 'Mary' or '' show the lasting impact of religion and politics on baby names.

So, while we can't always predict why a name like 'Tammy' 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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