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All-American Girl Names

Because of history and popularity, these names are long-standing favorites of new parents.


  • 1. Allison + This name is an American favorite that has been in a constant trend upward for the past decade. Currently, it rests high on the top 50 list. Popular nicknames include Alli, Al, and Allie.
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  • 2. Martha + This name is woven deep into American history, as it was the name of President George Washington's wife. During her lifetime, Martha Washington became the first woman to be honored with a military vessel, the USS Lady Washington.
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  • 3. Kelly + This name peaked at No. 10 in 1977, because of TV's fictional Charlie's Angels character Kelly Garrett, played by actress Jaclyn Smith. In 2002, when singer Kelly Clarkson was the first-season winner of American Idol, the name rose in popularity five spots.
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  • 4. Julie + Since the 1950s, Julie -- meaning vivacious and youthful -- has been one of the most popular U.S. girl names, consistently ranking in the top 100 until 1992. Its peak popularity was in 1971, when the name ranked No. 10.
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  • 5. Nicole + This name, meaning "victorious people," has been a favorite of parents since the 1940s. It is the female version of Nicholas and can also be spelled as Nichole. Nicki and Nikki are also adorable nicknames parents have adopted.
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  • 6. Michelle + Michelle has been listed among the top 100 names since 1954. During its peak popularity, the name spent nine years at No. 5 after the release of the famed 1965 Beatles song "Michelle."
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  • 7. Jennifer + America's sweetheart Jennifer Aniston has kept this name in the limelight over the years, starting with her role in the hit television show Friends, and later with several movie roles, including Marley & Me in 2008.
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  • 8. Sarah + This is the perfect name for your little princess, as the name literally means princess! It is a consistent favorite among new parents, ranking in the top 30 for the past decade. The name also has biblical meaning, which makes it all the more appealing to parents who want to give their child a Christian name.
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  • 9. Lindsay + This name became popular in the United States in the '70s. During that time, Lindsay Wagner starred in the television series The Bionic Woman, for which she won an Emmy. Currently, the alternate spelling Lindsey is the more popular version.
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  • 10. Jessica + Jessica has a long-standing history of spending time at the top of the popularity lists. Originally a Hebrew name, which means foresight, it held the No. 1 position nine times during the '80s and '90s. Celebrity icons with this name today include pop singer Jessica Simpson and actress Jessica Alba.
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b_e_a_u_tiful1 wrote:

I'm trying to figure out a name that would go perfect with the middle name Being Patricia.

5/17/2012 11:14:29 AM Report Abuse
urbanjocelyn wrote:

Jocelyn June is a beautiful name

3/7/2012 05:30:18 PM Report Abuse
momofto144 wrote:

Haven't you ever heard that you do your child no favor by naming them something strange and off the wall. Even changing the spelling of a common name immediately puts your child at a disadvantage. If I were having kids during these rough economic times, I would start my child off with the best of everything, including a relatively normal name.

2/21/2012 08:08:17 PM Report Abuse
shaunnasession wrote:

I live the name Keanna Aydin:)

1/24/2012 12:34:39 PM Report Abuse
mamcandiss wrote:

Well by the spelling and grammar of most of these comments I have little hope for the baby names of the future. Move over Allison, here comes Le-a (pronounced ledasha) and yes a woman really named her child Le-a.

1/2/2012 04:31:14 PM Report Abuse
sarahlong81511 wrote:

i am thinking about naming my daughter aniah rania

12/9/2011 12:36:25 AM Report Abuse
Brittnycoy wrote:

i like the name Lilyana Marie :)

12/4/2011 09:31:30 PM Report Abuse
devinsmommy1101 wrote:

i really like the name payson for a girl.. what do you all think???

10/10/2011 12:23:42 AM Report Abuse
TheBestOfAll wrote:

All these name is wack.. lol Yaw can make up your own names try it it is fun ;-)

9/24/2011 12:47:56 AM Report Abuse
ny_yankee_girl1 wrote:

What about Annissa, or Charlotte, or Amaiya? I think that those are pretty names. Charlotte is my best friends name. I am pregnant with my 3rd and last child.

7/24/2011 01:04:34 AM Report Abuse
lindsey_v624851 wrote:

way to commen,,i dont like any of those names im thinking about Adrionna for our 5th if its a girl,and jason or caylob if its a boy,we have a synthia,jasmine,brook,and hailey now,yes all girls lol,but wouldnt trade my baby girls for the world:)

5/31/2011 10:14:22 AM Report Abuse
crystaln24smith wrote:

I am thinking about naming my daughter Journie what do you think?

5/2/2011 05:36:18 PM Report Abuse
nmjij wrote:

well i love the name emma

3/27/2011 11:06:12 AM Report Abuse
dashawn_3 wrote:

i tink zala would be a pretty name for a girl

3/7/2011 01:50:25 PM Report Abuse
leeherrera wrote:

nice

2/19/2011 11:06:02 PM Report Abuse
csoles75 wrote:

I agree way to common.

2/7/2011 01:36:52 PM Report Abuse
arinstark wrote:

why would any one need to look up these kinda names all u have to do is go to the gas station for those kinda names

1/17/2011 06:59:21 PM Report Abuse
julissa_sanmig1 wrote:

yea these names are TO COMMON but about the names emma or julissa those are really pretty names

12/25/2010 09:33:39 PM Report Abuse
wwwjillshearer wrote:

i like the name Jazzmyne and Emmersyne and Samual

12/16/2010 11:50:19 AM Report Abuse
dollface17xoxo wrote:

I agree, They are too common. And they DO need more names on here.

12/12/2010 02:39:48 PM Report Abuse
Meranda1234 wrote:

I think Kayla is an American and beautiful name

12/2/2010 04:25:58 PM Report Abuse
kenzieherzog1 wrote:

there to common

11/25/2010 11:26:33 AM Report Abuse
kenzieherzog1 wrote:

they should have more names on here.

11/25/2010 11:26:04 AM Report Abuse
sandratower86 wrote:

I agree too common

11/11/2010 04:37:58 PM Report Abuse
tyishaperrin wrote:

best middle names for baby girls

10/8/2010 09:54:48 AM Report Abuse
singlelife091 wrote:

really though it says all american !!!!

9/28/2010 09:01:23 AM Report Abuse
moultriesaniah wrote:

wat bout saniah that's a pretty name

9/10/2010 11:26:54 AM Report Abuse
kccrabtree wrote:

where is my baby girl name jasmine lol

8/13/2010 02:23:47 PM Report Abuse
crstewart3 wrote:

These names are too common

8/13/2010 10:07:31 AM Report Abuse
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