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Most Popular Boy Names in the 60s in Idaho
Names reflect cultural and political influences of the 1960s, with data showing sharp declines in popularity for many top boy names from that decade, Social Security Administration data shows.
- Stacker compiled state-by-state lists of the most popular boys' names using Social Security Administration data, ranking names by babies born during the 1960s decade.
- Amid radical social and political change of the 1960s, parents and cultural influencers embraced the 1960s cultural scene of tie-dye, psychedelic trends, and rock icons.
- Michael ranks prominently as a national favorite in the decade's data, appearing as the top male name, while William shows up repeatedly with its Germanic meaning 'vehement protector' and Paul recurs noted for its Latin origin meaning 'humble'.
- Every new parent faces the naming decision, and many settled on familiar popular names due to pressure to pick the perfect one, while readers checking state lists can see if their name appeared in the state-by-state compilation.
- The compilation highlights Baby Boomer and Gen X naming patterns shaped by celebrities and cultural trends of the 1960s, and research on naming motivations shows parents select names to imply desired characteristics.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right3Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Center
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46% Center
L 31%
C 46%
R 23%
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