Most popular name the year you were born

Most popular names the year you were born

2000 - The new millennium brought with it some new names. For the girls, the most popular names were Madison, Emily, and Jessica.

1999 - At the end of the millennium, a new name hopped in. Alexis was one of the most popular girls names. Other popular names were Hannah, Emily, Matthew.

1997 - Jacob Elordi from the series 'Euphoria' was born in 1997 and was given one of the most popular names of the year.

1995 - It's possible that Michael Jordan may have something to do with so many parents naming their sons Michael in 1995.

1994 - In 1994, the name trend changed again in the girl section. Emily joined the team. The usual suspects were also on the list: Christopher, Michael, Matthew and Ashley.

1992 - When Britney Spears was not even a teenager, she sang on the show 'Star Search.' Perhaps her performances influenced parents around the world.

1989 - Chris Brown also has a pretty common name. The most popular names in 1989 were Christopher, Matthew, Michael, Jessica, Ashley, and newbie Brittany.

1987 - Brilliant actor Michael B. Jordan kept on the Michael name train. The other most given names were Matthew, Christopher, Amanda, Ashley, and Jessica.

1986 - This year saw the reintroduction of the name Amanda onto parents' baby name lists.

1985 - Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympic swimmer of all time, was born in 1985 and took the most popular name.

1984 - Ashley Simpson was born in 1984. She was given one of the most popular names of her time.

1983 - Chris Hemsworth, who was born in 1983, dons the name well.

1981 - Actor Chris Evans and singer Jennifer Hudson were both born in 1981 and given the most used names of the day.

1980 - Chris Pine was born in 1980. His parents used the common yet classy moniker of Christopher. Other popular boy names were Jason and Michael.

1976 - Melissa Joan Hart's parents were on-trend when they named her. The other most popular names of 1976 were Amy, Jennifer, Christopher, Jason, and Michael.

1972 - Jennifer Garner was given one of the most popular names of 1972. Jennifer, Mary, and Michelle were at the top for the girls.

1968 - Lisa Marie Presley, singer and daughter of Elvis Presley, also rocks the popular girl's name.