Most popular boy names in the 70s in New Jersey
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March 9, 2021
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Most popular boy names in the 70s in New Jersey
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 New Jersey 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. Marc
Marc is a name of Latin origin meaning "to be warlike".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,835
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 187 (#378 most common name, -89.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #89
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 31,757
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,835
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 187 (#378 most common name, -89.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #89
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 31,757
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#49. Dennis
Dennis is a name of Greek origin meaning "follower of Dionysius".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,843
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 218 (#348 most common name, -88.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #59
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 50,566
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,843
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 218 (#348 most common name, -88.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #59
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 50,566
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#48. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,887
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,288 (#24 most common name, +74.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 140,406
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,887
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,288 (#24 most common name, +74.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 140,406
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#47. Donald
Donald is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "world ruler".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,958
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 143 (#471 (tie) most common name, -92.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 82,475
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,958
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 143 (#471 (tie) most common name, -92.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 82,475
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#46. Raymond
Raymond is a name of German origin meaning "protector".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,055
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 356 (#238 (tie) most common name, -82.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #61
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 49,366
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,055
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 356 (#238 (tie) most common name, -82.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #61
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 49,366
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#45. Todd
Todd is a name of English origin meaning "fox".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,121
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 17 (#1317 most common name, -99.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 83,384
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,121
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 17 (#1317 most common name, -99.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 83,384
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#44. Craig
Craig is a name of Scottish origin meaning "rocky".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,135
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 65 (#768 (tie) most common name, -97.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,823
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,135
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 65 (#768 (tie) most common name, -97.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,823
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#43. Douglas
Douglas is a name of Scottish origin meaning "black water".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,152
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 121 (#533 (tie) most common name, -94.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,212
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,152
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 121 (#533 (tie) most common name, -94.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,212
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#42. Nicholas
Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,308
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,622 (#19 most common name, +56.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,095
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,308
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,622 (#19 most common name, +56.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,095
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#41. Adam
Adam is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "earth".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,395
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,878 (#46 most common name, -21.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,829
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,395
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,878 (#46 most common name, -21.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,829
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#40. Shawn
Shawn is a name of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,483
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 349 (#241 most common name, -85.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 105,831
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,483
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 349 (#241 most common name, -85.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 105,831
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#39. Ronald
Ronald is a name of English origin meaning "counsel rule".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,608
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 224 (#344 most common name, -91.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,778
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,608
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 224 (#344 most common name, -91.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,778
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#38. Patrick
Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,789
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,033 (#87 most common name, -63.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,309
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,789
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,033 (#87 most common name, -63.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,309
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#37. Jose
Jose is a name of Spanish origin meaning "God will increase".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,883
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,018 (#89 most common name, -64.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 66,116
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,883
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,018 (#89 most common name, -64.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 66,116
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#36. Jonathan
Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,893
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,274 (#35 most common name, -21.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,996
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,893
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,274 (#35 most common name, -21.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,996
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#35. Ryan
Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,920
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,605 (#8 most common name, +57.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,756
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,920
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,605 (#8 most common name, +57.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,756
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#34. Frank
Frank is a name of German origin meaning "free man".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,973
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 454 (#198 (tie) most common name, -84.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #65
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 46,891
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,973
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 454 (#198 (tie) most common name, -84.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #65
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 46,891
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#33. George
George is a name of Greek origin meaning "farmer".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,041
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 844 (#114 most common name, -72.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 64,754
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,041
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 844 (#114 most common name, -72.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 64,754
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#32. Keith
Keith is a name of Celtic origin meaning "wood, forest".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,371
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 170 (#407 (tie) most common name, -95.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 76,737
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,371
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 170 (#407 (tie) most common name, -95.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 76,737
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#31. Sean
Sean is a name of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,418
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,001 (#93 most common name, -70.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 83,945
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,418
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,001 (#93 most common name, -70.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 83,945
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#30. Kenneth
Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "handsome".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,674
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 540 (#170 most common name, -85.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 111,551
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,674
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 540 (#170 most common name, -85.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 111,551
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#29. Gregory
Gregory is a name of Latin origin meaning "watchful, alert".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,685
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 357 (#237 most common name, -90.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 115,646
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,685
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 357 (#237 most common name, -90.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 115,646
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#28. Peter
Peter is a name of Greek origin meaning "rock".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,793
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 627 (#147 most common name, -83.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 62,361
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,793
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 627 (#147 most common name, -83.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 62,361
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#27. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,824
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,037 (#26 most common name, -20.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 133,096
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,824
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,037 (#26 most common name, -20.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 133,096
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#26. Stephen
Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,901
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 454 (#198 (tie) most common name, -88.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,880
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,901
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 454 (#198 (tie) most common name, -88.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,880
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#25. Timothy
Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,111
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 646 (#143 most common name, -84.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 181,367
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,111
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 646 (#143 most common name, -84.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 181,367
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#24. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,157
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,548 (#65 most common name, -62.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 163,117
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,157
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,548 (#65 most common name, -62.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 163,117
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#23. Edward
Edward is a name of English origin meaning "prosperous".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,271
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 836 (#115 (tie) most common name, -80.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 83,515
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,271
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 836 (#115 (tie) most common name, -80.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 83,515
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#22. Paul
Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning "humble".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,513
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 554 (#164 most common name, -87.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 136,498
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,513
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 554 (#164 most common name, -87.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 136,498
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#21. Steven
Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,524
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 994 (#94 (tie) most common name, -82.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 188,214
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,524
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 994 (#94 (tie) most common name, -82.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 188,214
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#20. Eric
Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning "sole ruler".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,623
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 799 (#124 most common name, -85.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 211,608
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,623
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 799 (#124 most common name, -85.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 211,608
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#19. Mark
Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning "God of war".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,833
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 801 (#122 (tie) most common name, -86.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,442
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,833
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 801 (#122 (tie) most common name, -86.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,442
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#18. Scott
Scott is a name of Scotland origin meaning "a Scotsman".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,947
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 205 (#356 (tie) most common name, -96.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,707
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,947
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 205 (#356 (tie) most common name, -96.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,707
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#17. Jeffrey
Jeffrey is a name of English origin meaning "pledge of peace".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,177
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 483 (#187 most common name, -92.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,965
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,177
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 483 (#187 most common name, -92.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,965
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#16. Kevin
Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,711
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,796 (#50 most common name, -73.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 212,422
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,711
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,796 (#50 most common name, -73.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 212,422
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#15. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,088
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,257 (#2 most common name, -25.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 278,010
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,088
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,257 (#2 most common name, -25.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 278,010
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#14. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,096
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,674 (#7 most common name, -34.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 174,951
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,096
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,674 (#7 most common name, -34.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 174,951
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#13. Richard
Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,392
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 809 (#119 most common name, -89.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,920
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,392
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 809 (#119 most common name, -89.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,920
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#12. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 8,167
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,266 (#36 most common name, -72.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 186,901
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 8,167
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,266 (#36 most common name, -72.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 186,901
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#11. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 8,184
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,568 (#9 most common name, -44.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,582
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 8,184
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,568 (#9 most common name, -44.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,582
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#10. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 9,683
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,188 (#25 most common name, -67.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 283,588
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 9,683
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,188 (#25 most common name, -67.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 283,588
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#9. Jason
Jason is a name of Greek origin meaning "healer".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 9,818
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,688 (#59 most common name, -82.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 462,954
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 9,818
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,688 (#59 most common name, -82.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 462,954
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#8. Brian
Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 11,226
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 908 (#102 most common name, -91.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 322,870
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 11,226
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 908 (#102 most common name, -91.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 322,870
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#7. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 11,447
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,018 (#5 most common name, -56.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,939
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 11,447
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,018 (#5 most common name, -56.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,939
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#6. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 12,432
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,768 (#18 most common name, -69.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 444,982
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 12,432
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,768 (#18 most common name, -69.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 444,982
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#5. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 14,143
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,570 (#20 most common name, -74.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 446,004
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 14,143
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,570 (#20 most common name, -74.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 446,004
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#4. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 14,148
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,512 (#21 most common name, -75.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 475,669
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 14,148
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,512 (#21 most common name, -75.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 475,669
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#3. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 14,341
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,881 (#45 most common name, -86.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 397,452
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 14,341
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,881 (#45 most common name, -86.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 397,452
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#2. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 14,944
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,308 (#23 most common name, -77.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 402,879
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 14,944
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,308 (#23 most common name, -77.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 402,879
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#1. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 25,917
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,656 (#1 most common name, -78.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 707,737
New Jersey
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 25,917
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,656 (#1 most common name, -78.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 707,737
