Minnesota Most Popular Male and Female Baby Names in 1985

Updated on December 5, 2025.

Data Source: Social Security Administration (SSA).

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Minnesota Most Popular Male Baby Names in 1985

In 1985, the most popular name for baby boys in Minnesota was Matthew, with a count of 1,235 boys out of a total of 31,627 registered names of baby boys (i.e. 3.91% of the total number of new-born baby boys in Minnesota in 1985). The second most popular boy name was Michael (1,146 boys, 3.62% of total). The third most popular boy name was Andrew (989 boys, 3.13% of total).

The table below below shows the top 410 most popular male baby names in Minnesota in 1985. You can click on a name to see the trend of popularity in Minnesota over the years.

Minnesota Most Popular Female Baby Names in 1985

In 1985, the most popular name for baby girls in Minnesota was Amanda, with a count of 893 girls out of a total of 28,540 registered names of baby girls (i.e. 3.13% of the total number of new-born baby girls in Minnesota in 1985). The second most popular girl name was Ashley (893 girls, 3.13% of total). The third most popular girl name was Jennifer (878 girls, 3.08% of total).

The table below below shows the top 410 most popular female baby names in Minnesota in 1985. You can click on a name to see the trend of popularity in Minnesota over the years.