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FROM THE LATE 1800s to about 1950, Mary was the most common name for American girls, both Catholic and non-Catholic. By the 1960s, the name slipped to second place. Now, among those raised Catholic, it's in 47th place, though the form Maria is still popular.
FAVORITE NAMES FOR CATHOLIC CHILDREN
GIRLS
1st: Jennifer
2nd: Catherine (or Katherine)
3rd: Amy, Maria (tie)
BOYS
1st: Michael
2nd: Christopher
3rd: John
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