District Of Columbia Most Popular Male and Female Baby Names in 1981

Updated on December 5, 2025.

Data Source: Social Security Administration (SSA).

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District Of Columbia Most Popular Male Baby Names in 1981

In 1981, the most popular name for baby boys in District Of Columbia was Michael, with a count of 360 boys out of a total of 7,950 registered names of baby boys (i.e. 4.53% of the total number of new-born baby boys in District Of Columbia in 1981). The second most popular boy name was Christopher (250 boys, 3.15% of total). The third most popular boy name was James (206 boys, 2.59% of total).

The table below below shows the top 303 most popular male baby names in District Of Columbia in 1981. 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 1981

In 1981, the most popular name for baby girls in District Of Columbia was Jennifer, with a count of 172 girls out of a total of 5,776 registered names of baby girls (i.e. 2.98% of the total number of new-born baby girls in District Of Columbia in 1981). The second most popular girl name was Jessica (136 girls, 2.36% of total). The third most popular girl name was Sarah (105 girls, 1.82% of total).

The table below below shows the top 303 most popular female baby names in District Of Columbia in 1981. You can click on a name to see the trend of popularity in District Of Columbia over the years.