District Of Columbia Most Popular Male and Female Baby Names in 1980

Updated on December 5, 2025.

Data Source: Social Security Administration (SSA).

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District Of Columbia Most Popular Male Baby Names in 1980

In 1980, the most popular name for baby boys in District Of Columbia was Michael, with a count of 368 boys out of a total of 7,884 registered names of baby boys (i.e. 4.67% of the total number of new-born baby boys in District Of Columbia in 1980). The second most popular boy name was David (250 boys, 3.17% of total). The third most popular boy name was James (237 boys, 3.01% of total).

The table below below shows the top 294 most popular male baby names in District Of Columbia in 1980. You can click on a name to see the trend of popularity in District Of Columbia over the years.

District Of Columbia Most Popular Female Baby Names in 1980

In 1980, the most popular name for baby girls in District Of Columbia was Jennifer, with a count of 170 girls out of a total of 5,620 registered names of baby girls (i.e. 3.03% of the total number of new-born baby girls in District Of Columbia in 1980). The second most popular girl name was Nicole (123 girls, 2.19% of total). The third most popular girl name was Jessica (114 girls, 2.03% of total).

The table below below shows the top 294 most popular female baby names in District Of Columbia in 1980. You can click on a name to see the trend of popularity in District Of Columbia over the years.