The 10 Most Popular Girl Names from 1985

Here's a list of the most popular girl names from 1985, according to Social Security Administration (SSA) and Name Census Data.

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The 10 Most Popular Girl Names from 1985

Here's a list of the most popular girl names from 1985, according to Social Security Administration (SSA) and Name Census Data.

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JESSICA

This feminine name reigned supreme in the '80s and '90s but has since dropped in popularity–it only came in at number 481 in 2021.

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ASHLEY

Many attribute this name's meteoric rise in popularity in the '80s to the female soap opera character Ashley Abbott, who made her debut on The Young and the Restless back in 1982.

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JENNIFER

Jennifer Hudson is probably the most famous '80s baby name bearing the name (Jennifer Lawrence was actually born in 1990), but we bet you knew quite a few of these at school.

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AMANDA

A spin on the Shakespearean name Miranda, this perky '80s moniker has Latin roots and a meaning of "loveable." (And if the shoe fits..."

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SARAH

In the '70s, this moniker wasn't even in the top 50 most popular girl names, but fast forward one decade later & it was one of the most popular names around.

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STEPHANIE

Stephanie reached its peak in popularity in the year 1986 and since then it has been on a decline, coming in at number 455 in 2021.

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NICOLE

This French moniker–the feminine form of the name Nicholas–has Greek origins & a triumphant meaning of "people of victory."

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HEATHER

The 1988 dark comedy, Heathers, is both a cult classic and a testament to the popularity of this beloved '80s name, which has British origins.

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ELIZABETH

This biblical moniker also has Hebrew origins and a religious meaning of "God is my oath."

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MEGAN

This cute and sporty name is the diminutive form of the Greek name Margaret, which means "pearl."

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