Most popular boy names in the 70s in Kentucky
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March 9, 2021
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Most popular boy names in the 70s in Kentucky
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 Kentucky 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. Bobby
Bobby is a name of German origin meaning "bright fame".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,295
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 86 (#443 most common name, -93.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #93
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 28,888
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,295
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 86 (#443 most common name, -93.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #93
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 28,888
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#49. Brandon
Brandon is a name of English origin meaning "beacon hill" or "crow".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,306
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 586 (#95 most common name, -55.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,085
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,306
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 586 (#95 most common name, -55.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,085
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#48. Patrick
Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,318
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 295 (#185 most common name, -77.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,309
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,318
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 295 (#185 most common name, -77.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,309
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#47. Phillip
Phillip is a name of Greek origin meaning "fond of horses".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,343
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 131 (#327 (tie) most common name, -90.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 39,785
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,343
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 131 (#327 (tie) most common name, -90.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 39,785
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#46. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,365
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,686 (#20 most common name, +23.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,386
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,365
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,686 (#20 most common name, +23.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,386
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#45. Jeffery
Jeffery is a name of German origin meaning "pledge of peace".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,376
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 108 (#385 most common name, -92.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #66
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 44,551
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,376
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 108 (#385 most common name, -92.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #66
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 44,551
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#44. Terry
Terry is a name of German origin meaning "power of the tribe".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,418
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85 (#445 (tie) most common name, -94.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #68
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 42,358
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,418
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85 (#445 (tie) most common name, -94.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #68
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 42,358
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#43. Bryan
Bryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,454
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 220 (#237 most common name, -84.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 71,405
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,454
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 220 (#237 most common name, -84.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 71,405
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#42. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,455
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,334 (#36 most common name, -8.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 133,096
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,455
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,334 (#36 most common name, -8.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 133,096
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#41. Aaron
Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,457
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 643 (#91 most common name, -55.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 101,539
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,457
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 643 (#91 most common name, -55.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 101,539
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#40. Adam
Adam is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "earth".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,458
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 469 (#118 (tie) most common name, -67.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,829
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,458
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 469 (#118 (tie) most common name, -67.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,829
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#39. Bradley
Bradley is a name of English origin meaning "woodland clearing".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,554
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 343 (#166 (tie) most common name, -77.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,688
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,554
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 343 (#166 (tie) most common name, -77.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,688
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#38. Jerry
Jerry is a name of English origin meaning "exalted of the Lord".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,671
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 112 (#374 most common name, -93.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 48,306
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,671
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 112 (#374 most common name, -93.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 48,306
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#37. Billy
Billy is a name of English origin meaning "resolute protection".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,744
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93 (#424 (tie) most common name, -94.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #82
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 33,077
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,744
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93 (#424 (tie) most common name, -94.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #82
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 33,077
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#36. Ronald
Ronald is a name of English origin meaning "counsel rule".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,765
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 101 (#406 most common name, -94.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,778
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,765
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 101 (#406 most common name, -94.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,778
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#35. Shawn
Shawn is a name of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,915
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 190 (#257 (tie) most common name, -90.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 105,831
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,915
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 190 (#257 (tie) most common name, -90.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 105,831
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#34. Gary
Gary is a name of English origin meaning "spearman".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,025
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 108 (#385 most common name, -94.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 68,301
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,025
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 108 (#385 most common name, -94.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 68,301
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#33. Larry
Larry is a name of Latin origin meaning "from the place of the laurel leaves".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,031
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 102 (#403 (tie) most common name, -95.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,112
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,031
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 102 (#403 (tie) most common name, -95.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,112
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#32. Chad
Chad is a name of English origin meaning "from the warrior's town".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,050
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 33 (#663 most common name, -98.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 113,598
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,050
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 33 (#663 most common name, -98.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 113,598
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#31. Scott
Scott is a name of Scotland origin meaning "a Scotsman".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,086
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 52 (#563 (tie) most common name, -97.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,707
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,086
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 52 (#563 (tie) most common name, -97.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,707
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#30. Donald
Donald is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "world ruler".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,130
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 123 (#342 (tie) most common name, -94.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 82,475
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,130
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 123 (#342 (tie) most common name, -94.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 82,475
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#29. Kenneth
Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "handsome".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,327
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 376 (#154 (tie) most common name, -83.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 111,551
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,327
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 376 (#154 (tie) most common name, -83.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 111,551
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#28. Paul
Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning "humble".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,363
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 261 (#203 most common name, -89.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 136,498
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,363
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 261 (#203 most common name, -89.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 136,498
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#27. Stephen
Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,365
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 289 (#189 most common name, -87.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,880
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,365
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 289 (#189 most common name, -87.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,880
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#26. Jonathan
Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,494
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 880 (#66 most common name, -64.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,996
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,494
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 880 (#66 most common name, -64.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,996
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#25. Gregory
Gregory is a name of Latin origin meaning "watchful, alert".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,503
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 170 (#274 most common name, -93.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 115,646
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,503
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 170 (#274 most common name, -93.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 115,646
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#24. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,510
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,357 (#33 most common name, -45.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 140,406
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,510
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,357 (#33 most common name, -45.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 140,406
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#23. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,904
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,141 (#48 most common name, -60.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,582
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,904
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,141 (#48 most common name, -60.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,582
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#22. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,051
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 968 (#58 most common name, -68.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 186,901
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,051
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 968 (#58 most common name, -68.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 186,901
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#21. Richard
Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,098
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 340 (#168 most common name, -89.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,920
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,098
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 340 (#168 most common name, -89.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,920
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#20. Eric
Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning "sole ruler".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,200
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 296 (#184 most common name, -90.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 211,608
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,200
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 296 (#184 most common name, -90.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 211,608
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#19. Jeffrey
Jeffrey is a name of English origin meaning "pledge of peace".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,269
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 182 (#265 most common name, -94.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,965
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,269
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 182 (#265 most common name, -94.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,965
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#18. Jeremy
Jeremy is a name of English origin meaning "appointed by God".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,369
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 227 (#233 most common name, -93.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,357
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,369
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 227 (#233 most common name, -93.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,357
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#17. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,397
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 924 (#61 most common name, -72.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 174,951
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,397
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 924 (#61 most common name, -72.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 174,951
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#16. Mark
Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning "God of war".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,428
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 254 (#209 most common name, -92.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,442
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,428
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 254 (#209 most common name, -92.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,442
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#15. Steven
Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,667
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 411 (#137 most common name, -88.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 188,214
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,667
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 411 (#137 most common name, -88.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 188,214
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#14. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,754
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,326 (#38 most common name, -64.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 278,010
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,754
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,326 (#38 most common name, -64.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 278,010
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#13. Timothy
Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,153
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 537 (#107 most common name, -87.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 181,367
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,153
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 537 (#107 most common name, -87.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 181,367
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#12. Kevin
Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,357
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 449 (#123 most common name, -89.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 212,422
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,357
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 449 (#123 most common name, -89.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 212,422
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#11. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,536
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,536 (#28 most common name, -66.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,939
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,536
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,536 (#28 most common name, -66.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,939
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#10. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,925
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,282 (#41 most common name, -74.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 163,117
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,925
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,282 (#41 most common name, -74.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 163,117
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#9. Brian
Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,256
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 268 (#200 most common name, -95.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 322,870
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,256
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 268 (#200 most common name, -95.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 322,870
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#8. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,520
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,833 (#10 most common name, -75.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 402,879
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,520
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,833 (#10 most common name, -75.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 402,879
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#7. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,598
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,009 (#55 most common name, -86.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 397,452
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,598
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,009 (#55 most common name, -86.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 397,452
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#6. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,839
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,309 (#1 most common name, -57.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 283,588
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,839
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,309 (#1 most common name, -57.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 283,588
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#5. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 8,254
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,273 (#43 most common name, -84.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 446,004
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 8,254
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,273 (#43 most common name, -84.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 446,004
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#4. Jason
Jason is a name of Greek origin meaning "healer".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 9,136
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 552 (#104 most common name, -94.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 462,954
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 9,136
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 552 (#104 most common name, -94.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 462,954
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#3. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 10,924
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,375 (#32 most common name, -87.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 475,669
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 10,924
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,375 (#32 most common name, -87.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 475,669
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#2. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 12,222
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,711 (#18 most common name, -86.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 707,737
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 12,222
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,711 (#18 most common name, -86.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 707,737
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#1. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 12,352
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,628 (#4 most common name, -78.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 444,982
Kentucky
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 12,352
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,628 (#4 most common name, -78.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 444,982
