Most popular boy names in the 70s in Iowa
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March 9, 2021
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Most popular boy names in the 70s in Iowa
Names can tell the story of a generation. To learn more about the culture of the 1970s, Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 70s in Iowa using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born.
So why were so many parents drawn to a few popular names during this groovy decade? The answers vary from name to name but make total sense when you consider the context of the era.
Bob Dylan’s hits certainly put a spotlight on the name Dylan. Fans of Corey Baker on the late 1960s to early 1970s sitcom “Julia” might have been compelled to put Corey (or the other popular variation, Kory) on their son’s birth certificates. People who came of age during the peace-and-love counterculture revolution may have been attracted to nature-inspired baby names, like Micah, while other newborns of the 1970s may have gotten their names from some of the biggest stars of the decade such as Jamey Sheridan or Ricky Nelson.
Keep reading to see if any familiar boys’ names (or your own!) made our list.
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#50. Bryan
Bryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 960
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 131 (#290 most common name, -86.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 71,405
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 960
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 131 (#290 most common name, -86.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 71,405
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#49. Craig
Craig is a name of Scottish origin meaning "rocky".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 975
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#1019 (tie) most common name, -99.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,823
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 975
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#1019 (tie) most common name, -99.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,823
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#48. Brandon
Brandon is a name of English origin meaning "beacon hill" or "crow".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,078
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 237 (#175 (tie) most common name, -78.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,085
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,078
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 237 (#175 (tie) most common name, -78.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,085
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#47. Jonathan
Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,090
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 550 (#73 most common name, -49.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,996
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,090
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 550 (#73 most common name, -49.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,996
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#46. Brent
Brent is a name of English origin meaning "hill".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,101
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 550 (#73 most common name, data not available compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #79
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 35,388
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,101
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 550 (#73 most common name, data not available compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #79
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 35,388
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#45. Gregory
Gregory is a name of Latin origin meaning "watchful, alert".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,179
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 35 (#590 most common name, -97.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 115,646
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,179
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 35 (#590 most common name, -97.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 115,646
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#44. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,210
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 715 (#48 most common name, -40.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 163,117
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,210
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 715 (#48 most common name, -40.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 163,117
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#43. Cory
Cory is a name of Irish origin meaning "from the hollow".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,212
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#1019 (tie) most common name, -99.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #95
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 27,454
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,212
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#1019 (tie) most common name, -99.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #95
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 27,454
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#42. Patrick
Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,278
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 206 (#197 (tie) most common name, -83.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,309
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,278
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 206 (#197 (tie) most common name, -83.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,309
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#41. Douglas
Douglas is a name of Scottish origin meaning "black water".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,365
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#932 (tie) most common name, -99.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,212
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,365
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#932 (tie) most common name, -99.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,212
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#40. Paul
Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning "humble".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,486
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 162 (#246 most common name, -89.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 136,498
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,486
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 162 (#246 most common name, -89.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 136,498
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#39. Shane
Shane is a name of Irish origin meaning "graced by God".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,529
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 75 (#417 most common name, -95.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #59
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 50,289
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,529
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 75 (#417 most common name, -95.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #59
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 50,289
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#38. Nicholas
Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,531
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 376 (#117 most common name, -75.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,095
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,531
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 376 (#117 most common name, -75.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,095
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#37. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,700
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 620 (#66 most common name, -63.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 174,951
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,700
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 620 (#66 most common name, -63.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 174,951
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#36. Troy
Troy is a name of Irish origin meaning "foot soldier".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,716
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 70 (#430 most common name, -95.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #61
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 48,851
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,716
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 70 (#430 most common name, -95.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #61
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 48,851
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#35. Richard
Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,753
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 151 (#260 most common name, -91.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,920
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,753
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 151 (#260 most common name, -91.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,920
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#34. Adam
Adam is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "earth".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,769
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 317 (#137 most common name, -82.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,829
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,769
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 317 (#137 most common name, -82.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,829
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#33. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,781
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,229 (#11 most common name, -31.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,386
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,781
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,229 (#11 most common name, -31.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,386
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#32. Shawn
Shawn is a name of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,846
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85 (#375 (tie) most common name, -95.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 105,831
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,846
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85 (#375 (tie) most common name, -95.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 105,831
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#31. Bradley
Bradley is a name of English origin meaning "woodland clearing".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,872
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 150 (#262 most common name, -92.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,688
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,872
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 150 (#262 most common name, -92.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,688
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#30. Nathan
Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "given".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,981
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 497 (#82 most common name, -74.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,945
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,981
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 497 (#82 most common name, -74.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,945
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#29. Justin
Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning "righteous".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,031
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 216 (#193 most common name, -89.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 86,581
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,031
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 216 (#193 most common name, -89.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 86,581
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#28. Travis
Travis is a name of French origin meaning "to cross".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,070
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 81 (#391 (tie) most common name, -96.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 64,139
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,070
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 81 (#391 (tie) most common name, -96.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 64,139
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#27. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,157
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 651 (#59 most common name, -69.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 186,901
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,157
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 651 (#59 most common name, -69.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 186,901
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#26. Todd
Todd is a name of English origin meaning "fox".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,220
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#1019 (tie) most common name, -99.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 83,384
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,220
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#1019 (tie) most common name, -99.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 83,384
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#25. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,377
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,650 (#2 most common name, -30.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 283,588
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,377
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,650 (#2 most common name, -30.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 283,588
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#24. Aaron
Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,471
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 466 (#89 (tie) most common name, -81.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 101,539
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,471
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 466 (#89 (tie) most common name, -81.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 101,539
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#23. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,512
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 808 (#39 most common name, -67.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 133,096
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,512
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 808 (#39 most common name, -67.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 133,096
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#22. Kevin
Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,512
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 236 (#178 most common name, -90.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 212,422
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,512
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 236 (#178 most common name, -90.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 212,422
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#21. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,630
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 864 (#32 most common name, -67.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,939
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,630
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 864 (#32 most common name, -67.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,939
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#20. Steven
Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,639
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 154 (#256 most common name, -94.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 188,214
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,639
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 154 (#256 most common name, -94.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 188,214
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#19. Timothy
Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,980
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 190 (#220 most common name, -93.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 181,367
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,980
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 190 (#220 most common name, -93.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 181,367
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#18. Mark
Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning "God of war".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,023
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 138 (#276 (tie) most common name, -95.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,442
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,023
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 138 (#276 (tie) most common name, -95.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,442
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#17. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,170
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 621 (#65 most common name, -80.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 140,406
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,170
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 621 (#65 most common name, -80.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 140,406
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#16. Jeremy
Jeremy is a name of English origin meaning "appointed by God".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,390
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 115 (#311 (tie) most common name, -96.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,357
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,390
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 115 (#311 (tie) most common name, -96.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,357
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#15. Eric
Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning "sole ruler".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,464
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 189 (#221 most common name, -94.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 211,608
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,464
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 189 (#221 most common name, -94.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 211,608
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#14. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,572
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 793 (#41 most common name, -77.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,582
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,572
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 793 (#41 most common name, -77.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,582
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#13. Jeffrey
Jeffrey is a name of English origin meaning "pledge of peace".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,648
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 80 (#395 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,965
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,648
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 80 (#395 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,965
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#12. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,855
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 419 (#101 most common name, -89.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 397,452
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,855
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 419 (#101 most common name, -89.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 397,452
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#11. Ryan
Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,054
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 547 (#74 most common name, -86.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,756
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,054
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 547 (#74 most common name, -86.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,756
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#10. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,155
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 697 (#50 most common name, -83.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 402,879
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,155
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 697 (#50 most common name, -83.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 402,879
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#9. Scott
Scott is a name of Scotland origin meaning "a Scotsman".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,174
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 62 (#452 most common name, -98.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,707
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,174
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 62 (#452 most common name, -98.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,707
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#8. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,372
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,161 (#14 most common name, -73.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 444,982
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,372
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,161 (#14 most common name, -73.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 444,982
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#7. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,003
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 717 (#47 most common name, -85.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 446,004
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,003
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 717 (#47 most common name, -85.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 446,004
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#6. Chad
Chad is a name of English origin meaning "from the warrior's town".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,238
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 17 (#714 (tie) most common name, -99.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 113,598
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,238
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 17 (#714 (tie) most common name, -99.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 113,598
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#5. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,612
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 502 (#80 most common name, -91.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 475,669
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,612
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 502 (#80 most common name, -91.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 475,669
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#4. Brian
Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,614
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 122 (#301 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 322,870
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,614
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 122 (#301 most common name, -97.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 322,870
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#3. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,430
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 680 (#53 most common name, -89.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 278,010
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,430
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 680 (#53 most common name, -89.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 278,010
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#2. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 8,195
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 869 (#30 most common name, -89.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 707,737
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 8,195
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 869 (#30 most common name, -89.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 707,737
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#1. Jason
Jason is a name of Greek origin meaning "healer".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 8,576
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 262 (#158 most common name, -96.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 462,954
Iowa
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 8,576
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 262 (#158 most common name, -96.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 462,954
