Maryland Most Popular Male and Female Baby Names in 1988

Updated on December 5, 2025.

Data Source: Social Security Administration (SSA).

See similar for other states, and the United States.
Check for other Years:

Maryland Most Popular Male Baby Names in 1988

In 1988, the most popular name for baby boys in Maryland was Michael, with a count of 1,332 boys out of a total of 30,659 registered names of baby boys (i.e. 4.35% of the total number of new-born baby boys in Maryland in 1988). The second most popular boy name was Christopher (1,036 boys, 3.38% of total). The third most popular boy name was Matthew (900 boys, 2.94% of total).

The table below below shows the top 526 most popular male baby names in Maryland in 1988. You can click on a name to see the trend of popularity in Maryland over the years.

Maryland Most Popular Female Baby Names in 1988

In 1988, the most popular name for baby girls in Maryland was Ashley, with a count of 1,002 girls out of a total of 25,971 registered names of baby girls (i.e. 3.86% of the total number of new-born baby girls in Maryland in 1988). The second most popular girl name was Jessica (866 girls, 3.33% of total). The third most popular girl name was Amanda (737 girls, 2.84% of total).

The table below below shows the top 526 most popular female baby names in Maryland in 1988. You can click on a name to see the trend of popularity in Maryland over the years.