New York’s All Time Most Popular Baby Names
Well, maybe not of all time, but this list includes names from over the past 120 years. Based on census records and birth certificates filed in New York State, they are the most popular baby names.
Is your name in the all time top 20? Men seem to have a better chance as most of their top 20 names are still used today. Several of the female names are now much more uncommon. According to nameberry.com, these are the top baby names:
GIRL NAMES: BOY NAMES:
1. Mary James
2. Patricia John
3. Elizabeth Robert
4. Jennifer Michael
5. Linda William
6. Barbara David
7. Margaret Richard
8. Susan Joseph
9. Dorothy Charles
10. Sarah Thomas
11. Jessica Christopher
12. Helen Daniel
13. Nancy Matthew
14. Betty George
15. Karen Donald
16. Lisa Paul
17. Sandra Anthony
18. Anna Mark
19. Donna Edward
20. Ruth Steven