Baby Names

In New York, there are rules to names a baby can legally be given.

The year was 1970. What names were parents choosing to name their babies here in New York State? What were the top baby names for 1970?

These are the 10 most popular baby names in New York State.

Wait! What is a babymoon and why is everyone heading to Poughkeepsie to do it?

Can you call "dibs" on a name?

Are you thinking about having a home birth? Is it legal in New York State?

A very popular long standing baby name from the 1960's did not make the most popular baby name list in 2020.