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 suggests that 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 change—not 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.
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the '60s in Florida using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born from 1960 to 1969. The names in this list represent the distinct intersection of Baby Boomer and Gen X and 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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#30. Eric
Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning "sole ruler".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,695
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,262 (#177 most common name, -65.8% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 152,216 (#28 most common name)
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#29. Stephen
Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,808
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 679 (#282 most common name, -82.2% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 152,231 (#27 most common name)
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#28. Edward
Edward is a name of English origin meaning "prosperous".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,820
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,080 (#204 most common name, -71.7% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 143,980 (#29 most common name)
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#27. George
George is a name of Greek origin meaning "farmer".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 3,900
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,330 (#167 most common name, -65.9% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 113,018 (#33 most common name)
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#26. Gary
Gary is a name of English origin meaning "spearman".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,176
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 175 (#799 most common name, -95.8% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 166,016 (#26 most common name)
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#25. Brian
Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,258
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,077 (#205 most common name, -74.7% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 258,119 (#16 most common name)
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#24. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,687
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7,044 (#12 most common name, +50.3% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 242,014 (#19 most common name)
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#23. Ronald
Ronald is a name of English origin meaning "counsel rule".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,092
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 440 (#400 (tie) most common name, -91.4% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 182,176 (#24 most common name)
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#22. Donald
Donald is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "world ruler".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,118
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#586 most common name, -94.9% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 172,620 (#25 most common name)
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#21. Paul
Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning "humble".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,122
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 773 (#261 most common name, -84.9% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 242,503 (#18 most common name)
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#20. Scott
Scott is a name of Scotland origin meaning "a Scotsman".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,354
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 302 (#526 (tie) most common name, -94.4% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 266,823 (#15 most common name)
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#19. Kevin
Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,537
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,294 (#97 most common name, -58.6% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 271,401 (#14 most common name)
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#18. Gregory
Gregory is a name of Latin origin meaning "watchful, alert".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,582
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 504 (#367 (tie) most common name, -91.0% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 187,490 (#23 most common name)
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#17. Jeffrey
Jeffrey is a name of English origin meaning "pledge of peace".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,788
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 543 (#346 most common name, -90.6% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 302,013 (#10 most common name)
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#16. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,832
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5,053 (#27 most common name, -13.4% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 237,144 (#20 most common name)
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#15. Steven
Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,908
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,089 (#202 most common name, -81.6% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 290,599 (#11 most common name)
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#14. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 6,016
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5,720 (#23 most common name, -4.9% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 203,145 (#22 most common name)
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#13. Timothy
Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 6,846
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,121 (#194 most common name, -83.6% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 276,819 (#13 most common name)
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#12. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 6,939
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 4,768 (#32 most common name, -31.3% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 283,046 (#12 most common name)
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#11. Kenneth
Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "handsome".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 7,273
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 959 (#226 most common name, -86.8% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 227,514 (#21 most common name)
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#10. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 7,465
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 3,454 (#56 most common name, -53.7% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 327,059 (#9 most common name)
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#9. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 8,903
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,755 (#75 most common name, -69.1% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 249,388 (#17 most common name)
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#8. Mark
Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning "God of war".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,680
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,238 (#183 most common name, -87.2% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 441,381 (#6 most common name)
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#7. Richard
Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 10,637
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,343 (#160 most common name, -87.4% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 373,894 (#8 most common name)
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#6. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 13,945
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5,846 (#22 most common name, -58.1% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 421,411 (#7 most common name)
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#5. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 18,496
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6,007 (#21 most common name, -67.5% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 733,939 (#2 most common name)
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#4. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 19,095
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 2,825 (#71 most common name, -85.2% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 650,769 (#5 most common name)
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#3. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 19,594
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 4,536 (#34 most common name, -76.9% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 713,374 (#3 most common name)
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#2. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 21,237
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 6,545 (#16 most common name, -69.2% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 684,721 (#4 most common name)
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#1. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Florida
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 21,376
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 7,367 (#7 most common name, -65.5% compared to the 60s)
National:
- Babies from 1960 to 1969: 833,070 (#1 most common name)
