Most popular boy names in the 70s in Virginia
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March 9, 2021
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Most popular boy names in the 70s in Virginia
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 Virginia 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. Jerry
Jerry is a name of English origin meaning "exalted of the Lord".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,349
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 132 (#504 most common name, -90.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 48,306
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,349
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 132 (#504 most common name, -90.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 48,306
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#49. Chad
Chad is a name of English origin meaning "from the warrior's town".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,406
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 68 (#770 most common name, -95.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 113,598
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,406
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 68 (#770 most common name, -95.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 113,598
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#48. Douglas
Douglas is a name of Scottish origin meaning "black water".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,478
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 164 (#443 most common name, -88.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,212
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,478
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 164 (#443 most common name, -88.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,212
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#47. Adam
Adam is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "earth".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,611
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,567 (#65 (tie) most common name, -2.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,829
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,611
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,567 (#65 (tie) most common name, -2.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,829
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#46. Travis
Travis is a name of French origin meaning "to cross".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,631
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 387 (#230 most common name, -76.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 64,139
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,631
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 387 (#230 most common name, -76.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 64,139
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#45. Larry
Larry is a name of Latin origin meaning "from the place of the laurel leaves".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,671
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 148 (#476 (tie) most common name, -91.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,112
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,671
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 148 (#476 (tie) most common name, -91.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,112
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#44. Bryan
Bryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,676
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 676 (#141 most common name, -59.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 71,405
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,676
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 676 (#141 most common name, -59.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 71,405
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#43. Sean
Sean is a name of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,727
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 761 (#129 most common name, -55.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 83,945
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,727
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 761 (#129 most common name, -55.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 83,945
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#42. Gary
Gary is a name of English origin meaning "spearman".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,727
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 127 (#520 (tie) most common name, -92.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 68,301
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,727
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 127 (#520 (tie) most common name, -92.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 68,301
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#41. Aaron
Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,731
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,567 (#65 (tie) most common name, -9.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 101,539
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,731
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,567 (#65 (tie) most common name, -9.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 101,539
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#40. Ryan
Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,796
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,644 (#30 most common name, +47.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,756
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,796
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,644 (#30 most common name, +47.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,756
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#39. Keith
Keith is a name of Celtic origin meaning "wood, forest".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,834
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 215 (#361 (tie) most common name, -88.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 76,737
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,834
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 215 (#361 (tie) most common name, -88.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 76,737
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#38. Patrick
Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,846
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 848 (#112 most common name, -54.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,309
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,846
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 848 (#112 most common name, -54.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,309
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#37. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,854
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,681 (#12 most common name, +98.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,386
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,854
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,681 (#12 most common name, +98.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,386
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#36. Edward
Edward is a name of English origin meaning "prosperous".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,944
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 729 (#133 most common name, -62.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 83,515
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,944
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 729 (#133 most common name, -62.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 83,515
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#35. George
George is a name of Greek origin meaning "farmer".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,952
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 861 (#110 most common name, -55.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 64,754
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,952
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 861 (#110 most common name, -55.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 64,754
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#34. Ronald
Ronald is a name of English origin meaning "counsel rule".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,997
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 221 (#351 most common name, -88.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,778
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,997
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 221 (#351 most common name, -88.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,778
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#33. Donald
Donald is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "world ruler".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,109
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 197 (#392 (tie) most common name, -90.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 82,475
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,109
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 197 (#392 (tie) most common name, -90.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 82,475
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#32. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,207
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,028 (#22 most common name, +37.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 140,406
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,207
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,028 (#22 most common name, +37.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 140,406
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#31. Jeremy
Jeremy is a name of English origin meaning "appointed by God".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,299
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 671 (#143 most common name, -70.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,357
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,299
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 671 (#143 most common name, -70.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,357
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#30. Shawn
Shawn is a name of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,538
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 346 (#252 (tie) most common name, -86.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 105,831
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,538
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 346 (#252 (tie) most common name, -86.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 105,831
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#29. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,624
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,960 (#23 most common name, +12.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 133,096
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,624
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,960 (#23 most common name, +12.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 133,096
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#28. Paul
Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning "humble".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,665
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 491 (#189 most common name, -81.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 136,498
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,665
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 491 (#189 most common name, -81.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 136,498
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#27. Gregory
Gregory is a name of Latin origin meaning "watchful, alert".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,795
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 335 (#255 most common name, -88.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 115,646
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,795
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 335 (#255 most common name, -88.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 115,646
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#26. Scott
Scott is a name of Scotland origin meaning "a Scotsman".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,813
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 195 (#394 (tie) most common name, -93.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,707
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,813
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 195 (#394 (tie) most common name, -93.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,707
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#25. Kenneth
Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "handsome".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,937
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 575 (#169 most common name, -80.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 111,551
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,937
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 575 (#169 most common name, -80.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 111,551
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#24. Stephen
Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,018
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 452 (#204 most common name, -85.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,880
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,018
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 452 (#204 most common name, -85.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,880
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#23. Jonathan
Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,209
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,091 (#47 most common name, -34.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,996
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,209
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,091 (#47 most common name, -34.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,996
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#22. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,656
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,435 (#35 most common name, -33.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 174,951
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,656
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,435 (#35 most common name, -33.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 174,951
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#21. Steven
Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,869
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 781 (#125 most common name, -79.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 188,214
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,869
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 781 (#125 most common name, -79.8% 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".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,028
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 744 (#132 most common name, -81.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 211,608
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,028
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 744 (#132 most common name, -81.5% 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".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,164
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 417 (#219 most common name, -90.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,965
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,164
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 417 (#219 most common name, -90.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,965
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#18. Mark
Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning "God of war".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,212
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 535 (#178 most common name, -87.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,442
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,212
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 535 (#178 most common name, -87.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,442
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#17. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,243
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,137 (#18 most common name, -26.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,582
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,243
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,137 (#18 most common name, -26.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,582
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#16. Timothy
Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,505
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 833 (#115 most common name, -81.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 181,367
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,505
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 833 (#115 most common name, -81.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 181,367
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#15. Richard
Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,617
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 691 (#140 most common name, -85.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,920
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,617
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 691 (#140 most common name, -85.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,920
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#14. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,732
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,383 (#38 most common name, -49.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 186,901
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,732
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,383 (#38 most common name, -49.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 186,901
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#13. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,939
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,920 (#26 most common name, -40.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,939
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,939
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,920 (#26 most common name, -40.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,939
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#12. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,122
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,247 (#40 most common name, -56.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 163,117
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,122
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,247 (#40 most common name, -56.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 163,117
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#11. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,530
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,193 (#17 most common name, -42.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 278,010
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,530
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,193 (#17 most common name, -42.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 278,010
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#10. Kevin
Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,878
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,223 (#82 most common name, -79.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 212,422
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,878
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,223 (#82 most common name, -79.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 212,422
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#9. Brian
Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,465
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 630 (#151 most common name, -91.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 322,870
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,465
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 630 (#151 most common name, -91.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 322,870
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#8. Jason
Jason is a name of Greek origin meaning "healer".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 8,761
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,520 (#68 most common name, -82.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 462,954
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 8,761
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,520 (#68 most common name, -82.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 462,954
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#7. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 9,448
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,726 (#1 most common name, -39.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 283,588
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 9,448
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,726 (#1 most common name, -39.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 283,588
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#6. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 9,750
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,334 (#14 most common name, -65.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 402,879
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 9,750
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,334 (#14 most common name, -65.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 402,879
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#5. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 9,844
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,936 (#53 most common name, -80.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 397,452
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 9,844
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,936 (#53 most common name, -80.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 397,452
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#4. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 10,336
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,926 (#25 most common name, -71.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 446,004
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 10,336
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,926 (#25 most common name, -71.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 446,004
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#3. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 12,401
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,568 (#4 most common name, -63.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 444,982
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 12,401
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,568 (#4 most common name, -63.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 444,982
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#2. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 13,413
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,048 (#20 most common name, -77.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 475,669
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 13,413
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,048 (#20 most common name, -77.3% 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?".
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 15,662
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,841 (#9 most common name, -75.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 707,737
Virginia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 15,662
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,841 (#9 most common name, -75.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 707,737
