You might be surprised at the top boy names from the 1980s in Alabama
Published 12:25 pm Sunday, May 30, 2021
Unsplash
Most popular boy names in the 80s in Alabama
Known for the emergence of MTV, the rise of neon, and the invention of the mixtape, the 1980s were certainly a rockin’ era in American history. New economic policies were introduced, the news network CNN launched, and, much less enjoyable, Wall Street crashed on the infamous Black Monday—the worst one-day decline in American stock market history. Sandra Day O’Connor was nominated by President Ronald Reagan as the first female Supreme Court justice, the Cold War saw the beginning of the end as the Berlin Wall began to fall, and millions watched in horror as the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded on live television.
Among all the big hair, Rubix cubes, and shoulder pads, however, there were still plenty of babies being born during this defining time. And with celebrities like Michael J. Fox and Robert Palmer reaching their peak fame during the ‘80s, it’s no surprise that many parents chose to name their kids after them.
To see just how popular these names were, Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 80s in Alabama using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born.
Just like scrunchies and PAC MAN, Americans can still hold onto some of the best aspects of the ‘80s, including baby names (some things never get old). So whether you’re welcoming a new little one into the world this year or just curious, these are the 100 most popular baby names of the 1980s in Alabama.
DONOT6_STUDIO // Shutterstock
#50. Wesley
Wesley is a name of English origin meaning “field to the west”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,134
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 414 (#132 most common name, -63.5% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #95
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 31,029
PxHere
#49. Phillip
Phillip is a name of Greek origin meaning “fond of horses”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,135
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 208 (#255 most common name, -81.7% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #67
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 45,674
marina shin // Shutterstock
#48. Antonio
Antonio is a name of Spanish origin meaning “priceless one”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,182
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 418 (#130 most common name, -64.6% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #74
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 41,435
Iren_Geo // Shutterstock
#47. Travis
Travis is a name of French origin meaning “to cross”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,190
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 261 (#214 most common name, -78.1% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #42
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 102,915
Pixabay
#46. Nathan
Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “given”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,216
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 804 (#75 most common name, -33.9% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #39
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 105,962
Africa Studio // Shutterstock
#45. Derrick
Derrick is a name of Danish origin meaning “the people’s ruler”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,234
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 229 (#239 most common name, -81.4% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #83
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 36,253
Falcona // Shutterstock
#44. Aaron
Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “high mountain”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,245
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 679 (#85 most common name, -45.5% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #32
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 138,343
Olesia Bilkei // Shutterstock
#43. Mark
Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning “God of war”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,250
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 218 (#247 (tie) most common name, -82.6% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #34
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 129,371
Unsplash
#42. Corey
Corey is a name of Irish origin meaning “round hill”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,277
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 189 (#272 (tie) most common name, -85.2% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #61
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 53,607
Canva
#41. Samuel
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “name of God”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,300
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,957 (#10 most common name, +50.5% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #51
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 73,406
Tatiana Chekryzhova // Shutterstock
#40. Gregory
Gregory is a name of Latin origin meaning “watchful, alert”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,373
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 206 (#257 (tie) most common name, -85.0% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #45
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 93,649
Oksana Kuzmina // Shutterstock
#39. Zachary
Zachary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God remembers”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,487
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 568 (#97 most common name, -61.8% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #43
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 101,809
Canva
#38. Bradley
Bradley is a name of English origin meaning “woodland clearing”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,496
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 340 (#165 (tie) most common name, -77.3% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #53
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 69,334
rSnapshotPhotos // Shutterstock
#37. Jeffrey
Jeffrey is a name of English origin meaning “pledge of peace”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,546
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 187 (#274 most common name, -87.9% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #29
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 144,781
Syda Productions // Shutterstock
#36. Dustin
Dustin is a name of Norse origin meaning “brave warrior”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,695
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 112 (#392 most common name, -93.4% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #44
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 97,301
PxHere
#35. Jacob
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “to follow”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,716
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,062 (#8 most common name, +20.2% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #35
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 124,186
Canva
#34. Marcus
Marcus is a name of Latin origin meaning “God of war”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,806
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 413 (#134 most common name, -77.1% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #63
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 51,732
Pexels
#33. Ryan
Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning “little king” or “illustrious”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,831
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 773 (#77 most common name, -57.8% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #14
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 278,848
Canva
#32. Patrick
Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning “nobleman”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,857
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 336 (#169 most common name, -81.9% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #37
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 111,365
My Good Images // Shutterstock
#31. Kenneth
Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning “handsome”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,880
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 415 (#131 most common name, -77.9% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #46
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 89,113
Pixabay
#30. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “son of my days”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,977
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,453 (#25 most common name, -26.5% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #31
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 141,341
Philippe Put // Flickr
#29. Stephen
Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning “wreath, crown”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,988
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 291 (#194 (tie) most common name, -85.4% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #36
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 113,597
Pixabay
#28. Richard
Richard is a name of German origin meaning “dominant ruler”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,198
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 413 (#134 most common name, -81.2% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #27
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 154,710
Serenko Natalia // Shutterstock
#27. Nicholas
Nicholas is a name of Greek origin meaning “victory of the people”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,233
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 714 (#81 most common name, -68.0% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #19
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 223,293
Pixabay
#26. Steven
Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning “crown”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,530
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 370 (#149 (tie) most common name, -85.4% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #25
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 177,405
Canva
#25. Eric
Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning “sole ruler”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,559
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 435 (#126 most common name, -83.0% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #21
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 204,199
Irisska // Shutterstock
#24. Kevin
Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning “noble”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,580
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 514 (#104 most common name, -80.1% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #23
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 188,638
Canva
#23. Brian
Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning “noble”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,584
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 300 (#190 (tie) most common name, -88.4% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #16
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 233,976
Anna Grigorjeva // Shutterstock
#22. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning “twin”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,761
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,316 (#33 most common name, -52.3% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #24
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 177,743
Vasilyev Alexandr // Shutterstock
#21. Adam
Adam is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “earth”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,767
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 384 (#144 most common name, -86.1% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #22
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 195,049
Pixabay
#20. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning “praiseworthy”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,789
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 957 (#60 (tie) most common name, -65.7% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #20
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 211,804
FamVeld // Shutterstock
#19. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning “brave”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,829
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,379 (#29 most common name, -51.3% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #13
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 285,013
Yulia Sribna // Shutterstock
#18. Timothy
Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning “honouring God”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,087
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 645 (#90 most common name, -79.1% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #26
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 172,811
Andy Dean Photography // Shutterstock
#17. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning “free man”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,187
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,465 (#23 most common name, -54.0% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #33
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,861
Unsplash
#16. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my judge”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,972
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,297 (#35 most common name, -67.3% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #7
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 345,414
Anna Grigorjeva // Shutterstock
#15. Jeremy
Jeremy is a name of English origin meaning “appointed by God”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,257
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 350 (#161 most common name, -91.8% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #28
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,418
Canva
#14. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “he will add”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,261
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,522 (#19 most common name, -64.3% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #10
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 299,367
Olesia Bilkei // Shutterstock
#13. Jason
Jason is a name of Greek origin meaning “healer”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,415
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 601 (#94 most common name, -86.4% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #11
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 292,016
Lopolo // Shutterstock
#12. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning “fame” or “bright”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,987
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,265 (#41 most common name, -74.6% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #8
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 321,598
Tatiana Dyuvbanova // Shutterstock
#11. Jonathan
Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God has given”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,995
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,059 (#53 most common name, -78.8% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #18
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 229,906
Vasilyev Alexandr // Shutterstock
#10. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “beloved”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,149
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,602 (#18 most common name, -68.9% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #5
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 383,610
Canva
#9. Brandon
Brandon is a name of English origin meaning “beacon hill” or “crow”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,366
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 792 (#76 most common name, -85.2% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #17
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 232,173
Africa Studio // Shutterstock
#8. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Yahweh has been gracious”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,665
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,986 (#3 most common name, -47.3% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #9
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 321,034
Pixabay
#7. Justin
Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning “righteous”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,682
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 713 (#82 most common name, -87.5% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #12
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 289,755
Alena Vostrikova // Shutterstock
#6. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Gift of Yahweh”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,868
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,273 (#38 most common name, -78.3% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #3
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 458,894
Pixabay
#5. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning “vehement protector”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,359
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,239 (#1 most common name, -33.3% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #15
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 248,240
Unsplash
#4. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God Is my salvation”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,813
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,750 (#14 most common name, -77.6% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #4
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 396,533
Canva
#3. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “supplanter”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 8,163
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,195 (#2 most common name, -60.9% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #6
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 356,362
Tomsickova Tatyana // Shutterstock
#2. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “who is like God?”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 8,205
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,969 (#9 most common name, -76.0% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #1
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 663,592
Canva
#1. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning “Christ-bearer”.
Alabama
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 9,980
– Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,776 (#12 most common name, -82.2% compared to the 80s)
National
– Rank: #2
– Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 554,793
