Most popular boy names in the 70s in Oklahoma
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March 9, 2021
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Most popular boy names in the 70s in Oklahoma
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 Oklahoma 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".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 943
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 102 (#423 (tie) most common name, -89.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #94
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 28,888
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 943
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 102 (#423 (tie) most common name, -89.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #94
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 28,888
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#49. Patrick
Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 978
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 217 (#246 most common name, -77.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,309
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 978
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 217 (#246 most common name, -77.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,309
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#48. Terry
Terry is a name of German origin meaning "power of the tribe".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,025
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55 (#613 (tie) most common name, -94.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #69
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 42,358
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,025
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55 (#613 (tie) most common name, -94.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #69
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 42,358
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#47. Jimmy
Jimmy is a name of English origin meaning "supplanter".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,045
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 102 (#423 (tie) most common name, -90.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #100
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 26,888
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,045
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 102 (#423 (tie) most common name, -90.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #100
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 26,888
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#46. Ronald
Ronald is a name of English origin meaning "counsel rule".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,046
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 87 (#474 (tie) most common name, -91.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,778
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,046
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 87 (#474 (tie) most common name, -91.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,778
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#45. Jonathan
Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,072
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 766 (#63 most common name, -28.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,996
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,072
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 766 (#63 most common name, -28.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,996
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#44. Bradley
Bradley is a name of English origin meaning "woodland clearing".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,072
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 264 (#204 most common name, -75.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,688
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,072
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 264 (#204 most common name, -75.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,688
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#43. Larry
Larry is a name of Latin origin meaning "from the place of the laurel leaves".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,149
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 75 (#523 most common name, -93.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,112
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,149
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 75 (#523 most common name, -93.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,112
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#42. Donald
Donald is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "world ruler".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,162
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 91 (#455 most common name, -92.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 82,475
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,162
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 91 (#455 most common name, -92.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 82,475
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#41. Jerry
Jerry is a name of English origin meaning "exalted of the Lord".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,207
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 110 (#405 most common name, -90.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 48,306
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,207
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 110 (#405 most common name, -90.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 48,306
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#40. Gary
Gary is a name of English origin meaning "spearman".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,262
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 83 (#490 most common name, -93.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 68,301
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,262
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 83 (#490 most common name, -93.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 68,301
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#39. Paul
Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning "humble".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,300
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 163 (#306 most common name, -87.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 136,498
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,300
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 163 (#306 most common name, -87.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 136,498
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#38. Dustin
Dustin is a name of Norse origin meaning "brave warrior".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,325
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 134 (#351 (tie) most common name, -89.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #103
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 26,467
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,325
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 134 (#351 (tie) most common name, -89.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #103
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 26,467
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#37. Aaron
Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,361
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 679 (#76 most common name, -50.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 101,539
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,361
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 679 (#76 most common name, -50.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 101,539
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#36. Billy
Billy is a name of English origin meaning "resolute protection".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,408
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 109 (#408 most common name, -92.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #83
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 33,077
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,408
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 109 (#408 most common name, -92.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #83
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 33,077
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#35. Gregory
Gregory is a name of Latin origin meaning "watchful, alert".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,491
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 108 (#411 most common name, -92.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 115,646
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,491
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 108 (#411 most common name, -92.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 115,646
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#34. Travis
Travis is a name of French origin meaning "to cross".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,494
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 173 (#295 most common name, -88.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 64,139
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,494
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 173 (#295 most common name, -88.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 64,139
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#33. Bryan
Bryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,500
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 225 (#238 most common name, -85.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 71,405
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,500
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 225 (#238 most common name, -85.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 71,405
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#32. Stephen
Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,525
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 187 (#272 most common name, -87.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,880
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,525
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 187 (#272 most common name, -87.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,880
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#31. Kenneth
Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "handsome".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,555
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 277 (#197 most common name, -82.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 111,551
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,555
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 277 (#197 most common name, -82.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 111,551
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#30. Shawn
Shawn is a name of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,560
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 147 (#326 most common name, -90.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 105,831
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,560
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 147 (#326 most common name, -90.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 105,831
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#29. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,569
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 915 (#48 most common name, -41.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 174,951
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,569
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 915 (#48 most common name, -41.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 174,951
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#28. Brandon
Brandon is a name of English origin meaning "beacon hill" or "crow".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,679
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 504 (#103 (tie) most common name, -70.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,085
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,679
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 504 (#103 (tie) most common name, -70.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,085
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#27. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,713
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 732 (#69 most common name, -57.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 186,901
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,713
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 732 (#69 most common name, -57.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 186,901
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#26. Ryan
Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,738
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 807 (#55 most common name, -53.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,756
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,738
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 807 (#55 most common name, -53.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,756
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#25. Scott
Scott is a name of Scotland origin meaning "a Scotsman".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,889
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 69 (#550 (tie) most common name, -96.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,707
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,889
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 69 (#550 (tie) most common name, -96.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,707
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#24. Chad
Chad is a name of English origin meaning "from the warrior's town".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,927
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 22 (#829 most common name, -98.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 113,598
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,927
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 22 (#829 most common name, -98.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 113,598
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#23. Timothy
Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,997
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 332 (#168 (tie) most common name, -83.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 181,367
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,997
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 332 (#168 (tie) most common name, -83.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 181,367
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#22. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,001
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,117 (#30 most common name, -44.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,939
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,001
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,117 (#30 most common name, -44.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,939
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#21. Eric
Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning "sole ruler".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,021
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 304 (#176 most common name, -85.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 211,608
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,021
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 304 (#176 most common name, -85.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 211,608
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#20. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,031
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,094 (#33 most common name, -46.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 140,406
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,031
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,094 (#33 most common name, -46.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 140,406
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#19. Mark
Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning "God of war".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,120
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 155 (#313 (tie) most common name, -92.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,442
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,120
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 155 (#313 (tie) most common name, -92.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,442
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#18. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,136
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,182 (#26 most common name, -44.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,582
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,136
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,182 (#26 most common name, -44.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,582
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#17. Justin
Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning "righteous".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,305
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 450 (#117 most common name, -80.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 86,581
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,305
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 450 (#117 most common name, -80.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 86,581
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#16. Richard
Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,315
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 281 (#195 most common name, -87.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,920
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,315
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 281 (#195 most common name, -87.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,920
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#15. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,468
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 685 (#75 most common name, -72.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 163,117
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,468
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 685 (#75 most common name, -72.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 163,117
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#14. Jeffrey
Jeffrey is a name of English origin meaning "pledge of peace".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,703
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 124 (#377 most common name, -95.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,965
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,703
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 124 (#377 most common name, -95.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,965
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#13. Steven
Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,803
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 301 (#177 (tie) most common name, -89.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 188,214
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,803
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 301 (#177 (tie) most common name, -89.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 188,214
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#12. Kevin
Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,835
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 515 (#98 (tie) most common name, -81.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 212,422
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,835
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 515 (#98 (tie) most common name, -81.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 212,422
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#11. Jeremy
Jeremy is a name of English origin meaning "appointed by God".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,871
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 214 (#250 (tie) most common name, -92.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,357
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,871
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 214 (#250 (tie) most common name, -92.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,357
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#10. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,039
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,053 (#37 most common name, -65.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 278,010
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,039
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,053 (#37 most common name, -65.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 278,010
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#9. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,402
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,962 (#3 most common name, -42.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 283,588
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,402
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,962 (#3 most common name, -42.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 283,588
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#8. Brian
Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,934
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 225 (#238 most common name, -94.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 322,870
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,934
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 225 (#238 most common name, -94.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 322,870
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#7. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,783
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 717 (#70 most common name, -85.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 397,452
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,783
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 717 (#70 most common name, -85.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 397,452
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#6. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,005
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,130 (#28 most common name, -77.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 402,879
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,005
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,130 (#28 most common name, -77.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 402,879
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#5. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,217
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,221 (#24 most common name, -76.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 446,004
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,217
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,221 (#24 most common name, -76.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 446,004
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#4. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,871
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,687 (#6 most common name, -71.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 444,982
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,871
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,687 (#6 most common name, -71.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 444,982
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#3. Jason
Jason is a name of Greek origin meaning "healer".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,603
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 531 (#96 most common name, -92.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 462,954
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,603
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 531 (#96 most common name, -92.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 462,954
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#2. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,645
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,101 (#31 most common name, -83.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 475,669
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,645
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,101 (#31 most common name, -83.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 475,669
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#1. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 8,850
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,478 (#14 most common name, -83.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 707,737
Oklahoma
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 8,850
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,478 (#14 most common name, -83.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 707,737
