57 years of Arizona's favorite baby names
Using Social Security Administration data, we show the most popular boys' and girls' names in Arizona from 1960 to 2015. We've also included a link to the favorite baby names in Arizona for 2016.
Top boys' names in Arizona
UpdatedUsing Social Security Administration data, we show the most popular boys' names in Arizona from 1960 to 2015.
David, Michael, Robert and John have been perennial favorites, although Robert and John haven't cracked the No. 1 spot in Arizona — they have frequently been No. 2.
Recently popular names like Liam were not on the list of top 100 in the last century.
Graphs of the popularity of these names over time were made for those who were No. 1 at some time since 1960.
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Top girls' names in Arizona
UpdatedUsing Social Security Administration data, we show the most popular girls' names in Arizona from 1960 to 2015.
Classical favorites like Mary and Lisa faded and dropped out of the top 100 by 2000.
More recent favorites might be traced to popular moves and other media. Isabella and Mia didn't crack the top 100 girls' names in Arizona until such movies as "The Twilight Saga" and "Princess Diaries" came out. These made a bigger impact on girls' names that they did on boys' names.
Graphs of the popularity of these names over time were made for those who were No. 1 at some time since 1960.
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Top three boys' names in Arizona 1960-1965
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David has rarely dipped out of the top 10 names for boys in Arizona. Actor David McCallum of the television show "The Man From U.N.C.L.E.," is shown in 1966. (AP Photo)
1960 and 1961: David, Robert, Michael
1962 and 1964: David, Michael, John
1963: David Michael, Robert
1965: Michael, David, John
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Top three girls' names in Arizona 1960-1965
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Mary is a classic as far as names for girls are concerned. It was popular in Arizona in the 1960s. A statue of the Virgin Mary, that residents say "weeps" oil, has attracted thousands of visitors in the last week to an apartment belonging to the Khoury family, in Tarshiha, a small Israeli town near the Lebanon border,Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014. The family says it is most striking when a "tear" seems to roll down the statue's cheek. Parts of the statue appear to be slick with moisture, even after it is wiped off. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
1960, 1962 and 1964: Mary, Lisa, Patricia
1961: Mary, Lisa, Linda
1963 and 1965: Lisa, Mary, Patricia
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Top three boys' names in Arizona 1966-1970
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John has been a popular name for boys for years, but hasn't been number one in Arizona in the last 55 years. The Beatles are shown during their performance on the "Ed Sullivan Show," Feb. 10, 1964, their first appearance on American television. From left to right: bassist Paul McCartney; drummer Ringo Starr; guitarist George Harrison; guitarist John Lennon. (AP Photo/Dan Grossi)
1966: David, Michael, John
1967-1970: Michael, David, Robert
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Top three girls' names in Arizona 1966-1970
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Lisa was often a favorite name for girls in Arizona in the 1960s. Lisa Kudrow arrives at the Variety Power of Women luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire hotel on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
1966: Lisa, Mary, Kimberly
1967: Lisa, Michelle, Mary
1968: Michelle, Lisa, Kimberly
1969: Lisa, Michelle, Jennifer
1970: Jennifer, Lisa, Michelle
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Top three boys' names in Arizona 1971-1975
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Michael has been a favorite name for boys for many years. The family musical group Jackson 5 is shown in Los Angeles, Ca., in this undated photo. The lead singer is Michael, front right, the youngest brother at ten years old. With him are his brothers, from left, Tito, 16; Marlon, 11; Jackie, 19; and Jermaine, 14. More than eight million copies of their first three record albums have been sold. (AP Photo)
1971: Michael, David, John
1972 and 1973: Michael, Christopher, David
1974: Michael, Jason, Christopher
1975: Michael, Jason, David
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Top three girls' names in Arizona 1971-1975
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Jennifer was the No. 1 name for girls in Arizona from 1970 through 1984. Jennifer Anniston seen at the World Premiere of Horrible Bosses 2 at TCL Theatre on Thursday, November 20, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by [Brian Dowling/Invision/AP)
1971: Jennifer, Lisa, Michelle
1972: Jennifer, Michelle, Lisa
1973: Jennifer, Michelle, Kimberly
1974: Jennifer, Michelle, Heather
1975: Jennifer, Michelle, Amy
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Top three boys' names in Arizona 1976-1980
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Jason was a popular name for Arizona boys in the mid-1970s. Jason Robards accepts the best supporting actor award presented by actress Tatum O'Neal, right, at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Ca., Monday night, March 29, 1977. Robards won for his role in "All the President's Men." (AP Photo)
1976 and 1977: Michael, Jason, Christopher
1978 and 1979: Michael, Christopher, Jason
1980: Michael, Christopher, David
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Top three girls' names in Arizona 1976-1980
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Melissa was a popular name for girls in Arizona in the 1970s. Melissa McCarthy, a cast member in the upcoming film "Ghostbusters," poses backstage during the Sony Pictures Entertainment presentation at CinemaCon 2016, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), at Caesars Palace on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
1976: Jennifer, Melissa, Amy
1977-1979: Jennifer, Melissa, Jessica
1980: Jennifer, Jessica, Melissa
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Top three boys' names in Arizona 1981-1985
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Christopher has been a popular name for Arizona boys, but it hasn't been No. 1 in the past 55 years. Winner of the Oscar for best supporting actor in "The Deer Hunter," Christopher Walken, poses with his statuette and actress Dyan Cannon, during the Academy Awards presentation in Los Angeles, April 9, 1979. (AP Photo)
1981 and 1982: Michael, Christopher, David
1983 and 1984: Michael, Christopher, Matthew
1985: Michael, Christopher, Daniel
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Top three girls' names in Arizona 1981-1985
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Jessica has frequently been a favorite name for girls in Arizona. Jessica Chastain poses for photographers upon arrival for the screening of the film Money Monster at the 69th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Thursday, May 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)
1981: Jennifer, Jessica, Melissa
1982 and 1983: Jennifer, Jessica, Sarah
1984: Jennifer, Jessica, Amanda
1985: Jessica, Ashley, Jennifer
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Top three boys' names in Arizona 1986-1990
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This Dec. 12, 2005 file photo shows Nathan Lane, left, and Matthew While not No. 1 in the past 55 years, Matthew has been a popular name for boys in Arizona. Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, stars of "The Producers," arrive together at the world premiere of the film in Los Angeles. The pair will be back together again on Broadway in a revival of Terrence McNallyís ìItís Only a Play.î The ensemble will also include Tony Award winner Stockard Channing, Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham and Emmy winner Megan Mullally. Jack OíBrien will direct. The show will play the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre and opening night set for Oct. 9. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
1986-1988: Michael, Christopher, Matthew
1989 and 1990: Michael, Christopher, Joshua
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Top three girls' names in Arizona 1986-1990
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Ashley because a popular name for girls in the late 1980s and maintained its popularity in Arizona off an on for about 15 years. Actress Ashley Olson poses on the press line at a cocktail party for shoe designer Christian Louboutin hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue at S Bar in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
1986-1990: Jessica, Ashley, Amanda
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Top three boys' names in Arizona 1991-1995
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Daniel hasn't cracked the No. 1 spot for boy names in Arizona in 55 years, but it has been No. 2. Pictured: Daniel Radcliffe of "Harry Potter" fame.
1991 and 1992: Michael Christopher, Joshua
1993: Michael, Christopher, Daniel
1994: Michael, Daniel, Tyler
1995: Michael, Jacob, Daniel
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Top three girls' names in Arizona 1991-1995
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Samantha has often been a popular name for girls with many sources of inspiration. Pictured: Actress Samantha Eggar
1991: Ashley, Jessica, Amanda
1992-1995: Jessica, Ashley, Samantha
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Top three boys' names in Arizona 1996-2000
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Jacob has been a frequently popular name for boys in Arizona. More recently, this may have been inspired by the "Twilight" movies. In this June 28, 2010 file photo, actor Taylor Lautner attends the Cinema Society premiere of "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" in New York. Lautner plays Jacob Black in the "Twilight" movies. Along with younger fans, some moms are also looking forward to the last two "Twilight" movies starting next year, and they're scooping up all sorts of reads intended for the young. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, FILE)
1996: Michael, Jacob, Daniel
1997 and 2000: Jacob, Michael, Daniel
1998 and 1999: Jacob, Michael, Jose
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Top three girls' names in Arizona 1996-2000
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Alexis has been a popular name for Arizona girls off an on for many years. Alexis Bledel arrives at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday Jan. 27, 2013. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
1996: Jessica, Ashley, Samantha
1997: Jessica, Alexis, Ashley
1998: Alexis, Samantha, Jessica
1999: Samantha, Alexis, Emily
2000: Emily, Ashley, Samantha
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Top three boys' names in Arizona 2001-2005
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Jose is a frequently popular name for boys in Arizona. Pictured: baseball player Jose Canseco. Oct. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, file)
2001: Jacob, Michael, Jose
2002: Jacob, Jose, Michael
2003: Jacob, Jose, Daniel
2004: Jose, Jacob, Anthony
2005: Angel, Jacob, Jose
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Top three girls' names in Arizona 2001-2005
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Emily has been a favorite name for girls in Arizona off and on. Emily Blunt arrives at the LA Premiere of "The Huntsman: Winter's War" at the Regency Village Theatre on Monday, April 11, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
2001: Ashley, Emily, Alexis
2002: Emily, Ashley, Alexis
2003: Emily, Emma, Ashley
2004: Emily, Isabella, Emma
2005: Emily, Mia, Ashley
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Top three boys' names in Arizona 2006-2010
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David has been a popular name for boys for years; however, the name Angel cropped up more recently as a favorite. Here, Actor David Boreanaz wears makeup during the final episode of the vampire drama "Angel," on the set of the show at Paramount studios in Los Angeles, April 7, 2004. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
2006: Angel, Daniel, Jacob
2007: Angel, Jose, Daniel
2008: Anthony, Daniel, Angel
2009: Jacob, Daniel, Alexander
2010: Jacob, Daniel, Anthony
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Top three girls' names in Arizona 2006-2010
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Mia became a popular name for girls shortly after the movie, "The Princess Diaries" was released. Actors Julie Andrews, left, and Anne Hathaway attend an after-party at the premiere of the film "The Princess Diaries," Sunday, July 29, 2001, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Weeks)
2006: Mia, Emily, Isabella
2007: Isabella, Emily, Mia
2008 and 2009: Isabella, Sophia, Emma
2010: Isabella, Sophia, Mia
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Top three boys' names in Arizona 2011-2015
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In just the last few years, Liam has emerged as a favorite name for boys in Arizona. Liam Hemsworth arrives at DIRECTV Super Saturday Night at Pier 70 on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, in San Francisco, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
2011: Jacob, Anthony, Daniel
2012: Jacob, Liam, Daniel
2013: Liam, Noah, Jacob
2014 and 2015: Noah, Liam, Alexander
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Top three girls' names in Arizona 2011-2015
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Isabella began popping up as a favorite name for girls in Arizona shortly after the Twilight books and movies became popular. The character was played by Kristen Stewart. In this Jan. 17, 2014 file photo, actress Kristen Stewart smiles at the premiere of the film "Camp X-Ray" during the 2014 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Stewart will be among the panelists selecting the winners for a short film competition. At least five young female directors will be chosen to direct shorts based on characters from ìTwilight.î The films will debut on Facebook sometime next year. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP, File)
2011-2013: Sophia, Isabella, Emma
2014: Sophia, Emma, Mia
2015: Sophia, Mia, Emma
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Top three boys names in Arizona in 2016 and 2017
Updated2016 and 2017: Liam, Noah, Sebastian
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Top three girls names in Arizona in 2016 and 2017
Updated2017: Emma, Isabella, Olivia
2016: Emma, Sophia, Mia and Olivia (tie)
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