The year was 1970. What names were parents choosing to name their babies here in New York State? What were the top baby names for 1970?

1970 was a very busy year in American history, and New York State history. With the backdrop of the Vietnam War, a wave of social activism, 1970 brought massive change. Here's a look at some of those events for both the United States, and New York State:

1) In April 0f 1970, the Apollo 13 mission encountered a major technical failure while en route to the Moon, but the crew was safely returned to Earth after a tense rescue operation.

2) The Vietnam War and Kent State Shootings: As the Vietnam War raged on, the nation witnessed growing dissent and anti-war protests. In a tragic turn of events, the Kent State University shootings on May 4th shocked the country. The Ohio National Guard's fatal gunfire claimed the lives of four student protesters, fueling further outrage and opposition.

3) Earth Day and Environmental Awakening: April 22nd, 1970, witnessed the birth of Earth Day. Across the United States, including New York State, citizens rallied together to raise awareness about environmental issues, calling for sustainable change and conservation efforts.

4) Attica Prison Riot: The Attica Correctional Facility in New York State became the epicenter of a gripping prison riot from September 9th to 13th. Inmates demanded improved living conditions, and the violent intervention by authorities resulted in the tragic deaths of 43 people. This event exposed the deep-rooted issues within the criminal justice system.

With All These Events, People Were Having Babies

What were the most popular baby names of 1970 for New York State for boy and girl? Thanks to the Social Security Administration, we have that data:

Top Baby Names In New York For 1970

The year was 1970. What names were parents choosing to name their babies here in New York State? What were the top baby names for 1970? Thanks to the Social Security Administration, we have that data:

Top 10 Baby Names Of 2023 For New York

Each year, the Social Security Administration publishes the totals for the first names from all Social Security card applications for births that occurred in the US since 1880. The publication is the most complete record of first name usage in the United States. Because Social Security can take quite a while to compile data on the most popular baby names for each year, Names.org has used data on the actual births in recent years to predict the most popular baby names of 2023.

Here's a look at what they have for the Top 10 boys, or girls names. Granted, you can have gender neutral names too. This is predicting their data:

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