District Of Columbia Most Popular Male and Female Baby Names in 1996

Updated on December 5, 2025.

Data Source: Social Security Administration (SSA).

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District Of Columbia Most Popular Male Baby Names in 1996

In 1996, the most popular name for baby boys in District Of Columbia was Michael, with a count of 138 boys out of a total of 4,994 registered names of baby boys (i.e. 2.76% of the total number of new-born baby boys in District Of Columbia in 1996). The second most popular boy name was John (120 boys, 2.40% of total). The third most popular boy name was William (115 boys, 2.30% of total).

The table below below shows the top 279 most popular male baby names in District Of Columbia in 1996. 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 1996

In 1996, the most popular name for baby girls in District Of Columbia was Alexis, with a count of 70 girls out of a total of 3,575 registered names of baby girls (i.e. 1.96% of the total number of new-born baby girls in District Of Columbia in 1996). The second most popular girl name was Taylor (60 girls, 1.68% of total). The third most popular girl name was Emily (59 girls, 1.65% of total).

The table below below shows the top 279 most popular female baby names in District Of Columbia in 1996. You can click on a name to see the trend of popularity in District Of Columbia over the years.