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The 1970s brought natural, earthy names into fashion. Laid-back sounds and nature-inspired names peaked. Many are now making a strong comeback.

Quick facts: 1970s names

  • 1970s names are hitting their 50-year revival window right now.
  • 7,808 names peaked in popularity during the 1970s
  • 5,693 girl names and 2,410 boy names peaked in the 1970s
  • 1970s names are considered vintage — many are due for a revival

1970s Girl Names

157 girl names that peaked in popularity during the 1970s

#87
Hebrew
Bitterness; sea of sorrow
#142
Greece
Dark-skinned or black.
#152
American
English
#235
Italy
manly, brave
#257
French
beloved
#337
Arabic↑ Making a comeback
alive, living
#340
Germanic
noble, kind
#350
Hebrew
to bind
#408
Latin
messenger
#416
American
The name is derived from the holly tree, symbolizing protection and peace.
#419
American↑ Making a comeback
Happiness, delight
#420
Greek
Honeybee
#427
Latin
she who brings victory
#500
American
God's promise
#500
Italy
Land; territory
#500
USA
A variant of the name Roxane, meaning 'bright' or 'dawn'.
#500
Ireland
Irish
#500
Japan
Japanese
#501
American
English
#501
Italian
brave with a spear
#501
American
unique, original
#501
American
derived from the name 'Lana', which signifies light or illumination
#501
American
A modern coinage, possibly a variation of 'Tracy'.
#502
American
A variant of the male name Kiff
#502
American
derived from awakening or rebirth
#502
India
Sanskrit
#502
India
lock of hair
#502
Africa
A name with diverse cultural significance
#503
English
English
#504
American
Pure.
#504
India
lovely, intelligent
#504
Unknown
unknown
#505
Ghana
Father
#505
English
English
#505
Philippines
a combination of María and Teresa
#505
India
the furrow
#505
American
English
#506
English
stranger
#506
Croatia
little lady
#506
American
English
#506
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#507
Italy
Italian
#507
American
English
#508
African
A beloved name with deep roots
#508
American
A variant of the name Chantelle, meaning 'stone' or 'boulder' in French.
#509
Italy
Stone, rock
#509
American
Warlike
#509
American
English
#509
American
English
#510
South America
Little girl or female child
#511
Spanish
Meaning 'little cellar' or 'tavern'.
#511
American
Christian faith
#512
Indonesian
Possessing qualities of a goddess; a name associated with wealth and prosperity.
#512
American
Variation of Keshia, possibly meaning 'pure'.
#512
Latin
earth
#513
American
Variant of Dawn
#513
Arabic
the steady; the unshakable
#513
American
English
#513
American
Variation of the name Tonya, meaning 'priceless' or 'valuable'
#514
Swahili-speaking countries
First
#514
American
warrior
#516
American
English
#516
American
A blend of the names Chela and Lena
#516
American
Derived from James, meaning supplanter
#516
American
white phantom; fair one
#517
Arabic
Arabic
#517
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#518
American
Cheerful
#518
Arabic
warmth, affection
#519
American
A derivative form of the name Andrea, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'
#519
American
derived from Latrice, meaning 'noble' or 'noblewoman'
#519
English
Victory of the people
#519
Mexico
Nahuatl
#519
English
English
#520
American
to rise, to excel
#520
Chinese
#520
American
English
#520
American
meaning is often interpreted as 'a combination of Tya and Aisha, denoting life or living'
#520
English
joyful
#521
American
Possibly derived from African American Vernacular English; may combine 'Sham' and 'Meko.'
#521
American
Derived from combinations of Shan and -ita
#521
American
English
#522
Italian
Pure
#522
American
English
#522
American
English
#523
American
Arabic
#523
American
calm, peaceful
#523
American
Twins
#524
Middle East
A beloved name with deep roots
#525
Arabic
Born during the night
#525
American
Thunder
#526
American
English
#526
American
A variant of Tracy, often interpreted as 'fighter' or 'warlike'.
#526
American
A variation of Trimika, which means "beloved"
#526
Zimbabwe
To be desired
#526
Greece
Greek
#527
American
Combination of the name La and Tisha, often considered to signify 'God is my witness'.
#527
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#527
American
English
#528
Spanish
A beloved name with deep roots
#528
French
French
#528
African
a derived form of 'Lakeisha', meaning 'the greatest one'
#528
Morocco
Arabic
#529
Latin
the scales
#530
Scotland
Knowledge or wisdom.
#530
India
जीवंतता (Jeevntta)
#530
United Kingdom
A beloved name with deep roots
#530
Latin
of the sea
#531
American
a name that could be interpreted as 'high view' or related to elevation
#531
American
A modern combination of 'Bree' and 'Anne', conveying meanings of exaltation and grace.
#531
English
dear or beloved
#531
France
French
#531
Spanish
Spanish
#531
American
A form of the name Tasia, which is derived from Anastasia, meaning 'resurrection'
#532
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#532
American
The essence of life
#532
American
Victory
#532
American
The one who is rich or abundant.
#534
India
Sanskrit
#534
American
English
#534
Italy
noble
#534
American
the one who is bold or brave
#534
American
Combination of Amanda and Marilyn
#535
American
English
#535
American
Combination of Carol and Lynn, often associated with meanings of 'free man' and 'lake'.
#535
American
victorious one
#537
American
Variant of names like Shavonne, which originates from 'God is gracious'
#537
American
English
#538
American
A modern invented name
#539
American
Heart; brave
#539
Africa
Mwezi tuu
#539
USA
English
#539
English
a variant of 'Rachael', meaning 'ewe' or 'female sheep'
#539
American
A modern variation of Tiffany.
#540
American
a combination of 'Shar' from Sharlene or Sharon with 'Ronda'
#540
American
a combination of charm and beauty
#540
English
God's manifestation
#541
Hawaii
Hawaiian
#541
Greece
divine flower
#541
India
Rich, Wealthy
#542
Greece
Messenger; angelic
#542
English
to open, to bud
#542
English
Pure
#542
English
de la vallée
#542
USA
Heavenly or divine
#542
Poland
violet flower
#543
Indonesia
village, home
#543
American
Joyful spirit
#543
American
one who is from the moon
#543
American
Messy hair or tangled hair
#544
American
English
#544
American
Combination of the names La and Shondria; possibly influenced by the name Sandra, meaning 'defender'
#544
American
a variant of the name Laquanda
#544
American
Variation of Sabrina
#544
American
bright
#544
American
English
#544
English
A small ornament or decorative item

1970s Boy Names

49 boy names that peaked in popularity during the 1970s

#68
USA
Χριστόφορος, meaning 'bearer of Christ'.
#165
American
Healer
#273
Scandinavian countries
eternal ruler
#339
Ireland
noble, strong
#500
American
From the valley
#501
Nigeria
Yoruba
#501
Scottish
from the meadow
#505
Ghana
Father
#505
American
English
#505
Italy
victorious, people of victory
#506
Germanic
Deriving from 'Birke', meaning 'birch tree'
#506
Hebrew
Hebrew
#506
American
English
#506
Hebrew
There is a purpose
#509
American
Derived from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people'
#509
American
A unique name with no specific historical meaning, often associated with individuality and modernity.
#510
Italy
the fifth
#511
American
English
#514
Hebrew
Hebrew
#514
Estonia
a variant of the name Jaan, which means 'God is gracious'
#514
Swahili-speaking countries
First
#514
Turkey
Meaning 'wise' or 'sensible'
#516
American
Derived from James, meaning supplanter
#518
French
From the hall
#519
Greece
To tame or subdue.
#520
Chinese
#521
African
African American
#521
American
from the land of Kent
#523
Korea
Korean
#524
Italy
Italian
#526
Spanish
necesidad
#527
Africa
To be strong or to influence
#529
Welsh
Welsh
#530
Greece
the savior
#532
Arabic
Arabic
#532
American
the young one
#532
Uzbekistan
Turkic
#534
American
the one who is bold or brave
#534
Spanish
Bright pledge
#534
American↑ Making a comeback
the Scotsman or from Scotland
#534
Greece
Greek
#535
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#536
Middle East
The one who is grateful
#537
Latin
Karl - free man
#538
American
to bring joy or happiness
#539
Germanic
German
#539
Tanzania
One who loves or shows appreciation
#540
American
Noble, kind, or of noble birth
#540
France
One who is adventurous or daring.

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