Most popular girl names in the 40s in New Hampshire
As history tells, the 1940s were a decade that shaped American life. The country faced World War II, ration books, factory work, radio news, and families waiting for letters from loved ones who were overseas. By the end of the decade, the war was completely over, and people were starting fresh, and the first signs of the baby boom were starting to appear.
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 40s in New Hampshire using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born.
Keep reading to see if your name made the list.
#30. Gloria
Gloria is a name of Latin origin meaning "glory".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 376
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 297 (#182 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 105,028 (#27 most common name)
#29. Joanne
Joanne is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 378
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 297 (#182 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 51,613 (#50 most common name)
#28. Ann
Ann is a name of Latin origin meaning "grace".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 380
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 297 (#182 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 76,783 (#36 most common name)
#27. Dorothy
Dorothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "God's Gift".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 389
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 24 (#269 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 132,255 (#20 most common name)
#26. Lorraine
Lorraine is a name of French origin meaning "from the region of Lorraine".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 395
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 24 (#269 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 32,968 (#76 most common name)
#25. Gail
Gail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning joy.
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 418
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 24 (#269 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 53,092 (#48 most common name)
#24. Brenda
Brenda is a name of Norse origin meaning "sword".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 435
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 24 (#269 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 112,335 (#26 most common name)
#23. Janet
Janet is a name of Scottish origin meaning "God is gracious".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 460
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 24 (#269 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 130,746 (#21 most common name)
#22. Beverly
Beverly is a name of English origin meaning "beaver stream or meadow".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 462
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 24 (#269 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 95,106 (#31 most common name)
#21. Pauline
Pauline is a name of Latin origin meaning "humble".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 473
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 24 (#269 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 21,820 (#98 most common name)
#20. Jane
Jane is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 475
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#298 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 72,483 (#38 most common name)
#19. Shirley
Shirley is a name of English origin meaning "bright".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 477
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 19 (#298 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 171,776 (#14 most common name)
#18. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 479
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 260 (#29 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 116,541 (#25 most common name)
#17. Margaret
Margaret is a name of Greek origin meaning "pearl".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 492
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#76 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 173,025 (#13 most common name)
#16. Joyce
Joyce is a name of Latin origin meaning "lord".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 533
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#76 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 151,477 (#19 most common name)
#15. Elaine
Elaine is a name of French origin meaning shining light.
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 545
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#76 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 60,072 (#42 most common name)
#14. Joan
Joan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning God is gracious.
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 575
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#76 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 117,682 (#24 most common name)
#13. Sharon
Sharon is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "a fertile plain".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 575
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#76 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 221,232 (#8 most common name)
#12. Kathleen
Kathleen is a name of Irish origin meaning "pure".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 592
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#76 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 152,971 (#18 most common name)
#11. Diane
Diane is a name of Latin origin meaning "divine".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 628
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#76 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 122,870 (#22 most common name)
#10. Donna
Donna is a name of Italian origin meaning "lady of the home".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 843
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#76 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 165,520 (#17 most common name)
#9. Barbara
Barbara is a name of Greek origin meaning "foreign".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 1,021
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#76 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 425,267 (#3 most common name)
#8. Judith
Judith is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "praised".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 1,119
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#76 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 218,035 (#9 most common name)
#7. Susan
Susan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "lily".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 1,123
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#76 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 212,010 (#10 most common name)
#6. Carol
Carol is a name of German origin meaning "free man".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 1,218
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#76 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 292,330 (#5 most common name)
#5. Nancy
Nancy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 1,263
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 150 (#76 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 252,058 (#7 most common name)
#4. Mary
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 1,318
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#136 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 640,070 (#1 most common name)
#3. Sandra
Sandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 1,338
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#136 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 265,527 (#6 most common name)
#2. Patricia
Patricia is a name of Latin origin meaning "noble".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 1,456
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#136 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 411,412 (#4 most common name)
#1. Linda
Linda is a name of Italian origin meaning "beautiful".
New Hampshire
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 1,923
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#136 most common name)
National:
- Babies from 1940 to 1949: 531,652 (#2 most common name)
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