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Posted By admin on March 8, 2022

(STACKER) Every new parent faces the difficult decision of choosing the perfect name for a newborn. First names rarely get changed after being assigned and carry with them a wide range of meanings and associations. This creates a lot of pressure on expectant parents to pick the perfect moniker for their little ones.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, many parents end up choosing the same names over and over.Research suggeststhat we pick specific names implying desired characteristics about our children, selecting names for boys and girls intended to shape them. Male monikers are commonly inspired by political, cultural, and personal influences that suggest good, masculine, and well-rounded people.

The 1960s are commonly associated with tie-dye-clad hippies, psychedelic experimentation, and rock n roll icons like the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix. But underneath the flower power, free love exterior, the 60s were a period of radical social and political changenot only in the United States but around the world. The decade was one characterized by a host of juxtapositions; anger and fear over injustice and uneasy political conditions lived alongside notions of musical awakening and pacifist harmony.

Stackercompiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 60s in Alabama using data from theSocial Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born. The names in this list represent the distinct intersection of Baby Boomer and Gen X and are a reflection of some of the most well-known celebrities, musicians, and trends of the time. Keep reading to see if your name was among the most popular in the 60s in your home state.

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Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning nobleman.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,585 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 336 (#169 most common name, -78.8% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #32 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 122,772

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Douglas is a name of Scottish origin meaning black water.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,590 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 67 (#557 (tie) most common name, -95.8% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #30 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 135,047

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Roger is a name of German origin meaning famous spearman.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,615 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 51 (#638 (tie) most common name, -96.8% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #49 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 71,449

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Scott is a name of Scotland origin meaning a Scotsman.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,754 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 47 (#657 most common name, -97.3% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #15 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 266,936

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Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning God is my judge.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,757 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,297 (#35 most common name, -26.2% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #19 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 242,161

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Keith is a name of Celtic origin meaning wood, forest.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,846 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 122 (#369 (tie) most common name, -93.4% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #34 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 112,619

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Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning sole ruler.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,881 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 435 (#126 most common name, -76.9% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #28 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 152,262

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Danny is a name of Hebrew origin meaning God is my judge.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,893 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 109 (#403 most common name, -94.2% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #58 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 60,698

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Barry is a name of Irish origin meaning fair-haired.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 1,939 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#1321 most common name, -99.7% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #79 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 47,206

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Edward is a name of English origin meaning prosperous.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,009 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 310 (#183 (tie) most common name, -84.6% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #29 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 144,022

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Randy is a name of Norse origin meaning shield-wolf.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,027 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 83 (#494 most common name, -95.9% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #40 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 93,889

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Ricky is a name of German origin meaning powerful leader.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,055 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 71 (#539 (tie) most common name, -96.5% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #52 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 66,342

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Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning noble.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,078 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 300 (#190 (tie) most common name, -85.6% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #16 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 258,277

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Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning noble.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,153 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 514 (#104 most common name, -76.1% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #14 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 271,514

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Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning wreath, crown.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,157 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 291 (#194 (tie) most common name, -86.5% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #27 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 152,285

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Phillip is a name of Greek origin meaning fond of horses.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,172 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 208 (#255 most common name, -90.4% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #68 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 50,364

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Rodney is a name of English origin meaning island near the clearing.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,200 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 113 (#390 most common name, -94.9% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #48 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 72,173

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Tony is a name of Latin origin meaning priceless one.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,259 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 103 (#426 (tie) most common name, -95.4% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #51 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 70,539

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Billy is a name of English origin meaning resolute protection.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,267 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 90 (#474 most common name, -96.0% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #73 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 48,334

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George is a name of Greek origin meaning farmer.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,329 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 379 (#147 most common name, -83.7% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #33 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 113,063

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Bobby is a name of German origin meaning bright fame.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,409 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 72 (#536 most common name, -97.0% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #80 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 46,257

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Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning humble.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,535 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 255 (#217 most common name, -89.9% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #18 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 242,587

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Jimmy is a name of English origin meaning supplanter.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,599 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 109 (#403 most common name, -95.8% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #77 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 47,234

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Johnny is a name of Hebrew origin meaning God is gracious.

Alabama Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 2,750 Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 179 (#287 (tie) most common name, -93.5% compared to the 60s)

National Rank: #69 Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 49,677

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Most popular boy names in the 60s in Alabama - WKRG News 5

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