Most popular boy names in the 70s in Massachusetts
Written by:
March 9, 2021
Canva
Most popular boy names in the 70s in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts 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.
1 / 50
Pexels
#50. Ronald
Ronald is a name of English origin meaning "counsel rule".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,515
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 118 (#379 most common name, -92.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,778
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,515
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 118 (#379 most common name, -92.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,778
2 / 50
Canva
#49. Donald
Donald is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "world ruler".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,561
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 102 (#421 (tie) most common name, -93.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 82,475
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,561
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 102 (#421 (tie) most common name, -93.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 82,475
3 / 50
morrowlight // Shutterstock
#48. Aaron
Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,620
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,022 (#74 (tie) most common name, -36.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 101,539
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,620
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,022 (#74 (tie) most common name, -36.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 101,539
4 / 50
PxHere
#47. Nicholas
Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,749
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,048 (#33 most common name, +17.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,095
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,749
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,048 (#33 most common name, +17.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,095
5 / 50
Gorynvd // Shutterstock
#46. Marc
Marc is a name of Latin origin meaning "to be warlike".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,756
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 100 (#427 (tie) most common name, -94.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #89
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 31,757
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,756
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 100 (#427 (tie) most common name, -94.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #89
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 31,757
6 / 50
Peakpx
#45. George
George is a name of Greek origin meaning "farmer".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,786
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 821 (#93 most common name, -54.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 64,754
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,786
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 821 (#93 most common name, -54.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 64,754
7 / 50
Pixabay
#44. Craig
Craig is a name of Scottish origin meaning "rocky".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,951
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 56 (#618 most common name, -97.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,823
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,951
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 56 (#618 most common name, -97.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,823
8 / 50
PxHere
#43. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,995
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,645 (#1 most common name, +132.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,386
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,995
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,645 (#1 most common name, +132.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,386
9 / 50
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
#42. Justin
Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning "righteous".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,040
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 911 (#78 most common name, -55.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 86,581
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,040
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 911 (#78 most common name, -55.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 86,581
10 / 50
Katrina Elena // Shutterstock
#41. Jeremy
Jeremy is a name of English origin meaning "appointed by God".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,133
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 530 (#131 most common name, -75.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,357
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,133
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 530 (#131 most common name, -75.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,357
11 / 50
Canva
#40. Derek
Derek is a name of German origin meaning "the people's ruler".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,500
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 368 (#180 (tie) most common name, -85.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #73
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 38,347
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,500
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 368 (#180 (tie) most common name, -85.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #73
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 38,347
12 / 50
Burst
#39. Kenneth
Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "handsome".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,539
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 291 (#214 most common name, -88.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 111,551
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,539
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 291 (#214 most common name, -88.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 111,551
13 / 50
Canva
#38. Ryan
Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,573
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,281 (#9 most common name, +27.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,756
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,573
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,281 (#9 most common name, +27.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,756
14 / 50
Tomsickova Tatyana // Shutterstock
#37. Todd
Todd is a name of English origin meaning "fox".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,608
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#1330 most common name, -99.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 83,384
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,608
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#1330 most common name, -99.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 83,384
15 / 50
Pixabay
#36. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,620
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,242 (#31 most common name, -14.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 163,117
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,620
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,242 (#31 most common name, -14.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 163,117
16 / 50
Pixabay
#35. Patrick
Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,791
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,163 (#63 most common name, -58.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,309
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,791
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,163 (#63 most common name, -58.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,309
17 / 50
pratan ounpitipong // Shutterstock
#34. Edward
Edward is a name of English origin meaning "prosperous".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,920
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 747 (#102 most common name, -74.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 83,515
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,920
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 747 (#102 most common name, -74.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 83,515
18 / 50
Canva
#33. Adam
Adam is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "earth".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,021
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,148 (#64 most common name, -62.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,829
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,021
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,148 (#64 most common name, -62.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,829
19 / 50
Canva
#32. Gregory
Gregory is a name of Latin origin meaning "watchful, alert".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,070
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 234 (#246 most common name, -92.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 115,646
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,070
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 234 (#246 most common name, -92.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 115,646
20 / 50
Pixabay
#31. Keith
Keith is a name of Celtic origin meaning "wood, forest".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,149
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 92 (#459 most common name, -97.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 76,737
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,149
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 92 (#459 most common name, -97.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 76,737
21 / 50
Oksana Kuzmina // Shutterstock
#30. Shawn
Shawn is a name of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,179
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 216 (#253 most common name, -93.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 105,831
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,179
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 216 (#253 most common name, -93.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 105,831
22 / 50
Iren_Geo // Shutterstock
#29. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,308
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,008 (#35 most common name, -39.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 140,406
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,308
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,008 (#35 most common name, -39.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 140,406
23 / 50
Vasilyev Alexandr // Shutterstock
#28. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,590
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,722 (#21 most common name, -24.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 174,951
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,590
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,722 (#21 most common name, -24.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 174,951
24 / 50
Pixabay
#27. Jonathan
Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,713
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,590 (#45 most common name, -57.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,996
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,713
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,590 (#45 most common name, -57.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,996
25 / 50
Philippe Put // Flickr
#26. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,182
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,508 (#25 most common name, -40.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 133,096
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,182
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,508 (#25 most common name, -40.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 133,096
26 / 50
Adrie Molco // Shutterstock
#25. Sean
Sean is a name of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,213
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 793 (#97 most common name, -81.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 83,945
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,213
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 793 (#97 most common name, -81.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 83,945
27 / 50
Canva
#24. Peter
Peter is a name of Greek origin meaning "rock".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,285
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 715 (#105 most common name, -83.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 62,361
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,285
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 715 (#105 most common name, -83.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 62,361
28 / 50
Canva
#23. Steven
Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,735
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 487 (#137 (tie) most common name, -89.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 188,214
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,735
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 487 (#137 (tie) most common name, -89.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 188,214
29 / 50
Canva
#22. Stephen
Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,796
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 396 (#172 (tie) most common name, -91.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,880
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,796
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 396 (#172 (tie) most common name, -91.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,880
30 / 50
Unsplash
#21. Timothy
Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,965
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 685 (#107 most common name, -86.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 181,367
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,965
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 685 (#107 most common name, -86.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 181,367
31 / 50
Canva
#20. Paul
Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning "humble".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,669
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 523 (#132 most common name, -90.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 136,498
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,669
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 523 (#132 most common name, -90.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 136,498
32 / 50
2p2play // Shutterstock
#19. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,841
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,527 (#24 most common name, -56.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 186,901
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,841
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,527 (#24 most common name, -56.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 186,901
33 / 50
Canva
#18. Eric
Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning "sole ruler".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,042
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 545 (#127 (tie) most common name, -91.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 211,608
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,042
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 545 (#127 (tie) most common name, -91.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 211,608
34 / 50
marina shin // Shutterstock
#17. Richard
Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,237
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 557 (#122 most common name, -91.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,920
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,237
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 557 (#122 most common name, -91.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,920
35 / 50
PxHere
#16. Kevin
Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,427
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,022 (#74 (tie) most common name, -84.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 212,422
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,427
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,022 (#74 (tie) most common name, -84.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 212,422
36 / 50
Fotonium // Shutterstock
#15. Mark
Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning "God of war".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,503
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 475 (#141 most common name, -92.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,442
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,503
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 475 (#141 most common name, -92.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,442
37 / 50
Canva
#14. Jeffrey
Jeffrey is a name of English origin meaning "pledge of peace".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,719
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 332 (#195 (tie) most common name, -95.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,965
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,719
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 332 (#195 (tie) most common name, -95.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,965
38 / 50
Tomsickova Tatyana // Shutterstock
#13. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,980
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,155 (#2 most common name, -40.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 283,588
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,980
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,155 (#2 most common name, -40.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 283,588
39 / 50
Sidharth Sircar // Pexels
#12. Scott
Scott is a name of Scotland origin meaning "a Scotsman".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,013
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 163 (#306 (tie) most common name, -97.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,707
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,013
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 163 (#306 (tie) most common name, -97.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,707
40 / 50
Canva
#11. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,636
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,862 (#18 most common name, -62.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,939
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,636
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,862 (#18 most common name, -62.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,939
41 / 50
FamVeld // Shutterstock
#10. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,980
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,887 (#16 most common name, -63.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,582
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,980
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,887 (#16 most common name, -63.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,582
42 / 50
PxHere
#9. Brian
Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 9,275
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 602 (#118 most common name, -93.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 322,870
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 9,275
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 602 (#118 most common name, -93.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 322,870
43 / 50
Ana Paula Lima // Pexels
#8. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 9,761
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,876 (#17 most common name, -70.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 278,010
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 9,761
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,876 (#17 most common name, -70.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 278,010
44 / 50
Photopin
#7. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 10,470
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,440 (#7 most common name, -67.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 444,982
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 10,470
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,440 (#7 most common name, -67.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 444,982
45 / 50
Pexels
#6. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 10,817
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,353 (#54 most common name, -87.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 397,452
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 10,817
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,353 (#54 most common name, -87.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 397,452
46 / 50
Todd Trapani // Unsplash
#5. Jason
Jason is a name of Greek origin meaning "healer".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 10,888
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,189 (#60 most common name, -89.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 462,954
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 10,888
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,189 (#60 most common name, -89.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 462,954
47 / 50
FamVeld // Shutterstock
#4. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 11,933
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,220 (#10 most common name, -73.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 402,879
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 11,933
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,220 (#10 most common name, -73.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 402,879
48 / 50
Africa Studio // Shutterstock
#3. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 13,091
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,901 (#38 most common name, -85.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 446,004
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 13,091
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,901 (#38 most common name, -85.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 446,004
49 / 50
Canva
#2. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 13,476
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,966 (#37 most common name, -85.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 475,669
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 13,476
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,966 (#37 most common name, -85.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 475,669
50 / 50
Iren_Geo // Shutterstock
#1. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 22,256
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,456 (#6 most common name, -84.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 707,737
Massachusetts
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 22,256
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,456 (#6 most common name, -84.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 707,737
