Boy Baby Names from the 1970s
8349 names that peaked in popularity during the 1970s.
The 1970s brought natural, earthy names into fashion. Laid-back sounds and nature-inspired names peaked. Many are now making a strong comeback. 1970s names are hitting their 50-year revival window right now.
200 names5949 girl2694 boy
Christopher
BoyUSA
From the Late Greek name Χριστοφορος (Christophoros) meaning "bearing CHRIST", derived from Χριστος (Christos) combined with φερω (phero) "to bear, to carry".
#55
Wesley
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Western meadow
#70
↑ Making a comeback
Damian
BoyGreece
From the Greek name Δαμιανος (Damianos) which was derived from Greek δαμαζω (damazo) "to tame". Saint Damian was martyred with his twin brother Cosmo in Syria early in the 4th century.
#108
Carlos
Boy[Spanish
Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan form of CHARLES.
#139
Juan
BoySpain
God is gracious.
#140
Nathaniel
BoyHebrew
Gift of God
#143
Jason
BoyGreek
Healer
#147
Antonio
BoyItalian
derived from 'Antonius', meaning 'priceless' or 'of inestimable worth'
#179
Abraham
Boy[English
This name may be viewed either as meaning "father of many" in Hebrew or else as a contraction of ABRAM (1) and הָמוֹן (hamon) "many, multitude".
#218
Eric
BoyScandinavian countries
eternal ruler
#227
Rafael
Boy[Spanish
Form of RAPHAEL.
#231
↑ Making a comeback
Nico
BoyItaly
Short form of NICHOLAS (or sometimes NICODEMUS).
#240
↑ Making a comeback
Jeremy
BoyEnglish
God will uplift
#245
Omar
BoyArabic
flourishing, long-lived
#263
Jorge
BoySpanish
farmer
#276
Francisco
BoySpain
Free man
#297
Erick
BoyGermanic
Ever ruler
#302
Dante
BoyItalian
enduring
#313
Brian
BoyIreland
noble, strong
#317
Niko
BoyJapan
Finnish form of NICHOLAS, and a Croatian and Slovene short form of NIKOLA (1).
#320
↑ Making a comeback
Damien
BoyGreece
To tame
#330
Joaquin
BoySpanish
established by God; Yahweh has established
#335
Titus
BoyRoman
Roman praenomen, or given name, which is of unknown meaning, possibly related to Latin titulus "title of honour". It is more likely of Oscan origin, since it was borne by the legendary Sabine king Titus Tatius.... [more]
#374
Marco
BoyItaly
Derived from Marcus, meaning 'warlike'.
#382
Hector
BoyGreek
holding fast
#384
Tyson
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Derived from the surname meaning 'firebrand' or 'son of Ty,' from Old French 'dis' meaning 'smoky’.
#394
Mario
BoyItaly
male, manly
#406
Sunny
Unisex[English]
From the English word meaning "sunny, cheerful".
#406
↑ Making a comeback
Damon
BoyGreece
One who tames, subdues
#425
↑ Making a comeback
Solomon
BoyHebrew
Peace
#438
Vondale
BoyAmerican
From the valley
#500
Abiodun
BoyNigeria
Yoruba
#501
Demel
BoyScottish
from the meadow
#501
Simeon
BoyHebrew
he has heard
#504
Azizi
UnisexSwahili-speaking regions
precious, dear
#505
Aba
UnisexGhana
Father
#505
Jermale
BoyAmerican
modern coinage
#505
Nicolino
BoyItaly
victorious, people of victory
#505
Birche
BoyGermanic
Deriving from 'Birke', meaning 'birch tree'
#506
Ehron
BoyHebrew-speaking countries
singer, song
#506
Shawndale
UnisexAmerican
A compound name, combining 'Shawn' with 'dale', meaning 'valley'.
#506
Thalmus
BoyHebrew-speaking countries
There is a purpose
#506
Antwan
BoyAmerican
A variation of Antoine
#507
Deddrick
BoyAmerican
Derived from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people'
#509
Laquane
BoyAmerican
A unique name with no specific historical meaning, often associated with individuality and modernity.
#509
Quintonio
BoyItaly
the fifth
#510
Lesean
BoyAmerican
a modern variant of Leshan, possibly relating to 'gifted' or 'talented'
#511
Kennith
BoyUSA
handsome, born of fire
#512
Demond
BoyAmerican
Variant of Damon, meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue'.
#514
Elron
BoyHebrew
God is my light
#514
Jarvas
BoyEstonia
a variant of the name Jaan, which means 'God is gracious'
#514
Kwanza
UnisexSwahili-speaking countries
First
#514
Rahsan
BoyTurkey
Meaning 'wise' or 'sensible'
#514
Jaimey
UnisexAmerican
Derived from James, meaning supplanter
#516
Lasalle
BoyFrench
From the hall
#518
Daimeon
BoyGreece
To tame or subdue.
#519
Nicholes
BoyAmerican
victory of the people
#520
Ping
Unisex[Chinese]
From Chinese 平 (píng) meaning "level, even, peaceful". Other characters can also form this name.
#520
Demeko
BoyAfrican
African American
#521
Kentwan
BoyAmerican
from the land of Kent
#521
Woo
BoyKorea
A common surname; also means 'rain' when used as a word.
#523
Delbreco
BoyItaly
Of unclear origin, possibly a combination of 'Del' meaning 'of' and 'Brec' or 'Breco'.
#524
Santini
BoyItaly
little saint
#524
Tobian
BoyHebrew
God is good
#524
Orlondo
BoySpanish
necesidad
#526
Kindu
BoyAfrica
To be strong or to influence
#527
Brishen
BoyWelsh
the one who brings joy
#529
Savalas
BoyGreece
the savior
#530
Jamiyl
BoyArabic
handsome, beautiful
#532
Lejuan
BoyAmerican
the young one
#532
Turon
BoyUzbekistan
Turkic
#532
Hilberto
BoySpanish
Bright pledge
#534
Jonas
BoyGreece
Dove.; To be a dove or pigeon.
#534
Theus
BoyGreece
God of the heavens, divine
#534
Demion
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#535
Shenandoah
UnisexNative American
believed to mean 'daughter of the stars' or 'environment where water flows'.
#535
Hameen
BoyMiddle East
The one who is grateful
#536
Carlous
BoyLatin countries
Karl - free man
#537
Tarl
BoyAmerican
to bring joy or happiness
#538
Engelbert
BoyGermanic
Germanic name composed of the elements Angil, the name of a Germanic tribe known in English as the Angles, and beraht "bright". Saint Engelbert was a 13th-century archbishop of Cologne murdered by assassins.
#539
Nyerere
BoyTanzania
One who loves or shows appreciation
#539
Adaryl
BoyAmerican
Noble, kind, or of noble birth
#540
Dartanyan
BoyFrance
One who is adventurous or daring.
#540
Janvier
UnisexFrench-speaking countries
January
#541
Lavar
BoyAmerican
to shine brightly
#543
Antrone
BoyAmerican
strong, warrior
#545
Demorrio
BoyAmerican
A modern creation, potentially derived from names like 'Damon' and 'Mario'.
#546
Erubey
BoyMexico
bright sky
#546
Olu
BoyNigeria
God makes a way
#546
Tobius
BoyAmerican
God is good
#546
Christphor
BoyGreek
bearer of Christ
#547
Jerrit
BoyUSA
the one who rules
#548
Joddie
UnisexAmerican
a variant of Jodie, meaning 'praised' or 'God will increase'
#548
Jumoke
BoyNigeria
a child that is loved by all
#549
Waheed
BoyArabic
Unique, singular.
#549
Marcellius
BoyAncient Rome
little warrior
#550
Nectarios
BoyGreece
Of nectar; relating to the gods.
#551
Shawndel
UnisexAmerican
A feminine form of the name 'Shawn', which means 'God is gracious'.
#551
Teco
BoySpanish
A diminutive form or variation of 'Teodoro', meaning 'gift of God'
#551
Cedrick
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Bounty, generosity
#552
Davone
BoyAmerican
a form of the name Davon, meaning 'Greek origin'
#552
Sanjiv
BoyIndia
Long-lived
#552
Trevor
BoyUnited Kingdom
From the Welsh place name Trefor, meaning 'large village'
#552
Kenjuan
BoyAmerican
Healthy and strong
#555
Shane
BoyIrish
Shane is the Irish form of the name John, which means 'God is gracious'.
#555
Dunstan
BoyEnglish
Town with a fort
#556
Mendy
UnisexUSA
Savior
#556
Trampus
BoyAmerican
a modern and creative spelling variant of the name Tramp.
#556
Arlandus
BoyLatin countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#557
Rushun
BoyChina
As smooth; As it should be
#557
Joselito
BoySpain
Little Joseph
#558
Danial
BoyArabic
God is my judge
#559
Tysen
BoyAmerican
A modern variant of the Irish name Tadhg, meaning 'poet' or 'philosopher'.
#559
Dewyne
BoyUSA
related to the Old English word for 'beloved' or 'dear'
#560
Fuquan
BoyChina
Fùquán) - Rich and complete; abundance and wholeness.
#560
Nacoma
BoyAmerican
a name that could mean 'the place where the moons converge'
#560
Cederic
BoyEnglish
Bounty or generous
#563
Deavin
BoyAmerican
Variation of Devine or Devan, associated with 'poet' or 'bard'.
#563
Shah
BoyPersian-speaking countries
Princess or noblewoman
#563
Garbiel
BoyHebrew
God is my strength); God is my strength
#564
Kasib
BoyArabic
one who earns; one who is successful
#564
Keola
BoyHawaii
The life, the brightness, the glimmer
#564
Rayshone
BoyAmerican
wise protector
#565
Keithrick
BoyAmerican
A blend of the names Keith and Rick, with Keith meaning 'wood' and Rick meaning 'brave ruler'.
#566
Ramee
UnisexArabic-speaking regions
receiver
#566
Dejon
BoyAmerican
French
#567
Tijuan
BoyMexico
Nahuatl
#569
Kurtus
BoyGermanic
Derived from 'Konrad', meaning 'bold advisor'.
#572
Fritzgerald
BoyIrish
Son of Gerald
#573
Lutalo
BoyLuganda
The name means 'the one who causes the people to rise'.
#574
Torenzo
BoyAmerican
to be tender or soft
#574
Dayon
BoyEnglish
Daybreak, Dawn; From the day, light
#575
Kerick
BoyUSA
descended from the 'Dark' or 'Black'.
#575
Myrone
BoyAmerican
myrtle
#575
Antion
BoyLatin
A form associated with 'Antonius', meaning 'priceless' or 'of inestimable worth'.
#577
Karim
BoyArab countries
generous
#578
Heathe
UnisexEnglish
a heathland or a land of heather.
#579
Marchant
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Merchant
#579
Efran
BoyHebrew-speaking countries
Fruitful
#580
Fabain
BoyFrance
French
#580
Nichalaus
BoyGreece
victory of the people
#581
Tawon
BoyAmerican
Derived from Tawny; meaning 'golden brown'
#581
Lamarc
BoyFrance
Of the sea, or one who is the son of Marcus.
#582
Durand
BoyFrench
From 'durandus,' meaning 'enduring' or 'steadfast.'
#583
Jaime
UnisexSpanish-speaking countries
supplanter
#583
Rechard
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
brave power, hard power
#583
Tomatra
BoyEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#583
Donti
BoyAmerican
gift from God
#585
Quaashie
BoyGhana
Born on Sunday
#585
Ebay
BoyIsrael
There is a house'
#586
Jerud
BoyArabic
Strong; powerful
#586
Marcellus
BoyItalian
Little warrior
#586
Tchalla
BoyAfrica
Xhosa/Zulu
#587
Kivin
BoyAmerican
Variant spelling of Kevin, meaning 'handsome' or 'gentle'
#588
Kwan
BoyChina
spring
#588
Tashawn
UnisexAmerican
Modern combination name, typically meaning 'fashionable' or 'graceful'.
#589
Durville
BoyFrench
from the town of Durville
#590
Jayson
Boy[English]
Variant of JASON.
#591
Marid
BoyArabic
A name meaning 'one who is wild or rebellious'; in folkloric contexts, Marid refers to powerful spirits.
#591
Demetrias
UnisexGreece
Of Demeter; belonging to the earth.
#592
Eldrin
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
old, wise ruler
#594
Atiim
BoyAfrican
A beloved name with deep roots
#596
Demille
BoyFrench
Of the mill
#597
Arvelle
BoyAmerican
The one who is considered wonderful or who brings joy.
#598
Karlon
BoySwedish
Germanic
#598
Manoj
BoyIndia
born of the mind
#598
Jamie
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
Supplanter
#599
↑ Making a comeback
Chrispher
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Bearer of Christ.
#601
Javas
BoyAmerican
Possibly derived from Java, either representing the Indonesian island or inspired by the programming language.
#601
Neshawn
BoyAmerican
a place of abundance or wealth
#601
Regie
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
counsel, advisor
#601
Scott
BoyUnited Kingdom
the Scotsman or from Scotland
#601
Shermain
UnisexAmerican
Sea maiden
#603
Keshaun
BoyAmerican
Pure, chief
#605
Kamien
BoyPoland
Stone
#605
Yero
BoyAfrican
Subtitle or one who shows
#605
Adarryl
BoyAmerican
A unique blend of names like 'Darryl' and 'A.'
#606
Tyronn
BoyAmerican
Land of the People
#606
Dorian
UnisexGreece
The name was first used by Oscar Wilde in his novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' (1891), which tells the story of a man whose portrait ages while he stays young.
#608
Toron
BoyHebrew
Strong; bull
#608
Fanon
BoyEnglish
Derived from the Old French word ‘fane’, meaning banner or flag.
#609
Kelvis
BoyAmerican
noble and kind
#610
Cornellius
BoyLatin
Latin
#611
Lavarr
BoyAmerican
Variant of the name Lavare which means 'to wash' in Latin.
#611
Lemarco
BoyAmerican
from the sea
#612
Kawaski
BoyAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#613
Jevon
BoyAmerican
A modern variant of the name Jevan derived from the Welsh name Iefan.
#614
Duron
BoySpanish-speaking countries
It may derive from 'durable' or 'hard', implying strength and resilience.
#615
Stamatios
BoyGreece
immortal
#615
Yancey
BoyAmerican
Englishman’s estate
#617
Sony
BoyJapan
Son, child.
#620
Mano
BoyJapan
A work of art
#622
Jerimie
BoyHebrew-speaking countries
appointed by God
#624
Ronnell
BoyAmerican
Noble ruler
#625
Starbuck
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Starlit stream or brook.
#625
Afrim
BoyAlbania
One who is cheerful and joyful.
#626
Kareem
BoyArabic
generous
#626
↑ Making a comeback
Ronzell
BoyEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#627
Shalako
BoyAmerican
He brings the gift
#627
Travus
BoyAmerican
Crossing
#627