Connecticut's most popular baby names in 1983

In 1983, the state of Connecticut welcomed a new generation of babies with some of the most popular names of the year. For baby girls, Jennifer, Jessica, and Sarah topped the list, while Michael, Christopher, and Matthew were the favorite names for baby boys.

Jennifer, a name of Cornish origin meaning "white wave," has been a popular choice for baby girls for several decades. Jessica, a name with Hebrew roots meaning "God beholds," gained popularity in the 1980s and has remained a favorite ever since. Sarah, a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess," has also been a popular choice for baby girls for many years. For baby boys, Michael, a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God," has been a top choice for decades. Christopher, a name of Greek origin meaning "bearer of Christ," and Matthew, a name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God," have also been popular choices for baby boys for many years.

Most popular baby girl names in Connecticut in 1983

In 1983, the most popular baby girl names in Connecticut were Jennifer, Jessica, Sarah, Nicole, and Melissa. Jennifer was the most popular name with 677 babies given that name, followed by Jessica with 599 babies. Sarah, Nicole, and Melissa were also popular names, with 408, 369, and 351 babies given those names respectively.

Jennifer

677 baby girls born in Connecticut (1983) named Jennifer
The name Jennifer is of Welsh origin and means "fair and smooth". It was first used as a given name in the United States in the 20th century and became very popular in the 1970s and 1980s.
Jessica

599 baby girls born in Connecticut (1983) named Jessica
The name Jessica is of Hebrew origin and means "God beholds" or "God sees". It is derived from the name Yiskah in the Old Testament, which was the name of a daughter of Haran and sister of Milcah and Iscah. The name Jessica has been in use since the 16th century and became popular in the 20th century.
Sarah

408 baby girls born in Connecticut (1983) named Sarah
The name Sarah means "princess" in Hebrew. It is a popular name in many cultures and is often associated with grace, beauty, and kindness.
Nicole

369 baby girls born in Connecticut (1983) named Nicole
Nicole is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "victory of the people". It is a popular name in English-speaking countries and has been in use since the 1930s.
Melissa

351 baby girls born in Connecticut (1983) named Melissa
The name Melissa is derived from the Greek word "melissa," which means "honey bee." It was a popular name in ancient Greece and is often associated with sweetness and industriousness.
Elizabeth
294 baby girls born in Connecticut (1983) named Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my oath" or "my God is abundance". It is a name that has been popular for centuries and has been borne by many notable figures in history and literature.
Stephanie
286 baby girls born in Connecticut (1983) named Stephanie
The name Stephanie is of Greek origin and means "crown" or "garland". It is a feminine name that has been popular in English-speaking countries since the 20th century.
Ashley
280 baby girls born in Connecticut (1983) named Ashley
The name Ashley is of English origin and means "ash tree meadow". It is a unisex name that was originally more commonly given to boys, but has become more popular for girls in recent years.
Heather
265 baby girls born in Connecticut (1983) named Heather
The name Heather is of English origin and is derived from the name of a flowering plant that grows in Scotland. The name is often associated with the color purple and is said to symbolize admiration, good luck, and protection.
Amanda
251 baby girls born in Connecticut (1983) named Amanda
The name Amanda is of Latin origin, meaning "lovable" or "worthy of love". It was first used as a name in the 17th century and became popular in the 19th century. The name is often associated with kindness, compassion, and a friendly personality.
Michelle
244 baby girls born in Connecticut (1983) named Michelle
Michelle is a feminine given name of French origin. The name means "who is like God" or "gift from God." It is a variation of the name Michael, which comes from Hebrew and means "who is like God." The name Michelle has been used in English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century and has gained popularity over time.
Lauren
225 baby girls born in Connecticut (1983) named Lauren
The name Lauren is of English origin and means "bay laurel" or "crowned with laurel". It is a feminine name that has been popular since the 1940s.
Amy
218 baby girls born in Connecticut (1983) named Amy
The name Amy means "beloved" or "dearly loved" in French and Latin. It is a popular name for girls and has been used since the Middle Ages.
Rebecca
208 baby girls born in Connecticut (1983) named Rebecca
Rebecca means "captivating" or "knotted cord" in Hebrew. It is a biblical name, borne by the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau in the Old Testament.
Erin
205 baby girls born in Connecticut (1983) named Erin
The name Erin is of Irish origin and means "peace" or "Ireland". It is a unisex name, but more commonly used for girls.
Kelly
198 baby girls born in Connecticut (1983) named Kelly
The name Kelly is of Irish origin and means "bright-headed" or "warrior". It is a unisex name, meaning it can be given to both boys and girls. The name has been popularized by its use as a surname and has been used as a given name since the 20th century.
Kimberly
191 baby girls born in Connecticut (1983) named Kimberly
The name Kimberly means "from the wood of the royal forest" or "royal fortress meadow". It is of Old English origin and was first used as a given name in the 1940s.
Danielle
181 baby girls born in Connecticut (1983) named Danielle
The name Danielle is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my judge".
Katherine
175 baby girls born in Connecticut (1983) named Katherine
The name Katherine is of Greek origin and means "pure". It is a variant of the name Catherine.
Kristen
173 baby girls born in Connecticut (1983) named Kristen
The name Kristen is of Scandinavian origin and is a variation of the name Christine. It means "follower of Christ" or "anointed one".

Most popular baby boy names in Connecticut in 1983

According to data from 1983, the most popular baby boy names in Connecticut were Michael, Christopher, Matthew, David, and Daniel. Michael was the most popular name with 1069 babies being given that name. Christopher came in second with 828 babies, followed by Matthew with 719 babies. David and Daniel rounded out the top five with 574 and 534 babies respectively.

Michael

1069 baby boys born in Connecticut (1983) named Michael
The name Michael means "Who is like God?" in Hebrew. It is a biblical name that is often associated with the archangel Michael, who is considered to be a protector and warrior in many religious traditions. The name has been popular throughout history and is still commonly used today.
Christopher

828 baby boys born in Connecticut (1983) named Christopher
The name Christopher means "bearer of Christ" or "Christ-bearer."
Matthew

719 baby boys born in Connecticut (1983) named Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin that means "gift of God".
David

574 baby boys born in Connecticut (1983) named David
The name David is of Hebrew origin and means "beloved" or "friend". It is a popular name in many cultures and religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In the Bible, David was the second king of Israel and is known for his bravery, leadership, and devotion to God. People with the name David are often described as confident, charismatic, and loyal.
Daniel

534 baby boys born in Connecticut (1983) named Daniel
The name Daniel means "God is my judge".
John
464 baby boys born in Connecticut (1983) named John
The name John is of Hebrew origin and means "God is gracious". It is a very common name and has been used for centuries. People with this name are often known for their kindness and generosity.
Jason
438 baby boys born in Connecticut (1983) named Jason
The name Jason is of Greek origin and means "healer" or "to heal".
Joseph
429 baby boys born in Connecticut (1983) named Joseph
The name Joseph is of Hebrew origin and means "God will increase".
Brian
421 baby boys born in Connecticut (1983) named Brian
The name Brian is of Irish origin and means "strong, virtuous, and honorable". It is a popular name for boys in Ireland and has been used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages.
Ryan
410 baby boys born in Connecticut (1983) named Ryan
The name Ryan is of Irish origin and means "little king" or "illustrious". It is a popular name for boys in English-speaking countries.
James
409 baby boys born in Connecticut (1983) named James
The name James is of Hebrew origin and means "supplanter" or "one who follows".
Robert
393 baby boys born in Connecticut (1983) named Robert
The name Robert means "bright fame" or "famous brilliance". It is of Old German origin and was a popular name among medieval kings and nobility.
Justin
334 baby boys born in Connecticut (1983) named Justin
The name Justin is of Latin origin and means "just, upright, righteous." It was a popular name among early Christians and has been used throughout history by various notable figures.
William
311 baby boys born in Connecticut (1983) named William
The name William means "resolute protector" or "strong-willed warrior". It is of Germanic origin and has been a popular name throughout history.
Andrew
302 baby boys born in Connecticut (1983) named Andrew
The name Andrew means "manly" or "warrior" and is of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek name Andreas, which comes from the word "andrós" meaning "man". Andrew is a popular name in many English-speaking countries and is often used in Christian traditions due to the apostle Andrew being one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ.
Jonathan
301 baby boys born in Connecticut (1983) named Jonathan
The name Jonathan means "gift of God" or "God has given" in Hebrew. It is a biblical name, appearing in the Old Testament as the name of King Saul's son and close friend of David.
Thomas
290 baby boys born in Connecticut (1983) named Thomas
The name Thomas is of Aramaic origin and means "twin". It is a common name in many cultures and has been used for centuries.
Jeffrey
289 baby boys born in Connecticut (1983) named Jeffrey
The name Jeffrey is of Germanic origin and means "peaceful pledge". It is a variant of the name Geoffrey.
Eric
283 baby boys born in Connecticut (1983) named Eric
The name Eric is of Scandinavian origin and means "eternal ruler" or "ruler of all". It is a popular name in many countries and cultures.
Nicholas
278 baby boys born in Connecticut (1983) named Nicholas
The name Nicholas is derived from the Greek name Νικόλαος (Nikolaos), which means "victory of the people". It is a popular name in many countries and cultures, and is often associated with Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children, sailors, and merchants.