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
Boy
USA
From the Late Greek name Χριστοφορος (Christophoros) meaning "bearing CHRIST", derived from Χριστος (Christos) combined with φερω (phero) "to bear, to carry".
#55
Wesley
Boy
English-speaking countries
Western meadow
#70
↑ Making a comeback
Damian
Boy
Greece
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
Boy
Spain
God is gracious.
#140
Nathaniel
Boy
Hebrew
Gift of God
#143
Jason
Boy
Greek
Healer
#147
Antonio
Boy
Italian
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
Boy
Scandinavian countries
eternal ruler
#227
Rafael
Boy
[Spanish
Form of RAPHAEL.
#231
↑ Making a comeback
Nico
Boy
Italy
Short form of NICHOLAS (or sometimes NICODEMUS).
#240
↑ Making a comeback
Jeremy
Boy
English
God will uplift
#245
Omar
Boy
Arabic
flourishing, long-lived
#263
Jorge
Boy
Spanish
farmer
#276
Francisco
Boy
Spain
Free man
#297
Erick
Boy
Germanic
Ever ruler
#302
Dante
Boy
Italian
enduring
#313
Brian
Boy
Ireland
noble, strong
#317
Niko
Boy
Japan
Finnish form of NICHOLAS, and a Croatian and Slovene short form of NIKOLA (1).
#320
↑ Making a comeback
Damien
Boy
Greece
To tame
#330
Joaquin
Boy
Spanish
established by God; Yahweh has established
#335
Titus
Boy
Roman
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
Boy
Italy
Derived from Marcus, meaning 'warlike'.
#382
Hector
Boy
Greek
holding fast
#384
Tyson
Boy
English-speaking countries
Derived from the surname meaning 'firebrand' or 'son of Ty,' from Old French 'dis' meaning 'smoky’.
#394
Mario
Boy
Italy
male, manly
#406
Sunny
Unisex
[English]
From the English word meaning "sunny, cheerful".
#406
↑ Making a comeback
Damon
Boy
Greece
One who tames, subdues
#425
↑ Making a comeback
Solomon
Boy
Hebrew
Peace
#438
Vondale
Boy
American
From the valley
#500
Abiodun
Boy
Nigeria
Yoruba
#501
Demel
Boy
Scottish
from the meadow
#501
Simeon
Boy
Hebrew
he has heard
#504
Azizi
Unisex
Swahili-speaking regions
precious, dear
#505
Aba
Unisex
Ghana
Father
#505
Jermale
Boy
American
modern coinage
#505
Nicolino
Boy
Italy
victorious, people of victory
#505
Birche
Boy
Germanic
Deriving from 'Birke', meaning 'birch tree'
#506
Ehron
Boy
Hebrew-speaking countries
singer, song
#506
Shawndale
Unisex
American
A compound name, combining 'Shawn' with 'dale', meaning 'valley'.
#506
Thalmus
Boy
Hebrew-speaking countries
There is a purpose
#506
Antwan
Boy
American
A variation of Antoine
#507
Deddrick
Boy
American
Derived from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people'
#509
Laquane
Boy
American
A unique name with no specific historical meaning, often associated with individuality and modernity.
#509
Quintonio
Boy
Italy
the fifth
#510
Lesean
Boy
American
a modern variant of Leshan, possibly relating to 'gifted' or 'talented'
#511
Kennith
Boy
USA
handsome, born of fire
#512
Demond
Boy
American
Variant of Damon, meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue'.
#514
Elron
Boy
Hebrew
God is my light
#514
Jarvas
Boy
Estonia
a variant of the name Jaan, which means 'God is gracious'
#514
Kwanza
Unisex
Swahili-speaking countries
First
#514
Rahsan
Boy
Turkey
Meaning 'wise' or 'sensible'
#514
Jaimey
Unisex
American
Derived from James, meaning supplanter
#516
Lasalle
Boy
French
From the hall
#518
Daimeon
Boy
Greece
To tame or subdue.
#519
Nicholes
Boy
American
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
Boy
African
African American
#521
Kentwan
Boy
American
from the land of Kent
#521
Woo
Boy
Korea
A common surname; also means 'rain' when used as a word.
#523
Delbreco
Boy
Italy
Of unclear origin, possibly a combination of 'Del' meaning 'of' and 'Brec' or 'Breco'.
#524
Santini
Boy
Italy
little saint
#524
Tobian
Boy
Hebrew
God is good
#524
Orlondo
Boy
Spanish
necesidad
#526
Kindu
Boy
Africa
To be strong or to influence
#527
Brishen
Boy
Welsh
the one who brings joy
#529
Savalas
Boy
Greece
the savior
#530
Jamiyl
Boy
Arabic
handsome, beautiful
#532
Lejuan
Boy
American
the young one
#532
Turon
Boy
Uzbekistan
Turkic
#532
Hilberto
Boy
Spanish
Bright pledge
#534
Jonas
Boy
Greece
Dove.; To be a dove or pigeon.
#534
Theus
Boy
Greece
God of the heavens, divine
#534
Demion
Boy
English-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#535
Shenandoah
Unisex
Native American
believed to mean 'daughter of the stars' or 'environment where water flows'.
#535
Hameen
Boy
Middle East
The one who is grateful
#536
Carlous
Boy
Latin countries
Karl - free man
#537
Tarl
Boy
American
to bring joy or happiness
#538
Engelbert
Boy
Germanic
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
Boy
Tanzania
One who loves or shows appreciation
#539
Adaryl
Boy
American
Noble, kind, or of noble birth
#540
Dartanyan
Boy
France
One who is adventurous or daring.
#540
Janvier
Unisex
French-speaking countries
January
#541
Lavar
Boy
American
to shine brightly
#543
Antrone
Boy
American
strong, warrior
#545
Demorrio
Boy
American
A modern creation, potentially derived from names like 'Damon' and 'Mario'.
#546
Erubey
Boy
Mexico
bright sky
#546
Olu
Boy
Nigeria
God makes a way
#546
Tobius
Boy
American
God is good
#546
Christphor
Boy
Greek
bearer of Christ
#547
Jerrit
Boy
USA
the one who rules
#548
Joddie
Unisex
American
a variant of Jodie, meaning 'praised' or 'God will increase'
#548
Jumoke
Boy
Nigeria
a child that is loved by all
#549
Waheed
Boy
Arabic
Unique, singular.
#549
Marcellius
Boy
Ancient Rome
little warrior
#550
Nectarios
Boy
Greece
Of nectar; relating to the gods.
#551
Shawndel
Unisex
American
A feminine form of the name 'Shawn', which means 'God is gracious'.
#551
Teco
Boy
Spanish
A diminutive form or variation of 'Teodoro', meaning 'gift of God'
#551
Cedrick
Boy
English-speaking countries
Bounty, generosity
#552
Davone
Boy
American
a form of the name Davon, meaning 'Greek origin'
#552
Sanjiv
Boy
India
Long-lived
#552
Trevor
Boy
United Kingdom
From the Welsh place name Trefor, meaning 'large village'
#552
Kenjuan
Boy
American
Healthy and strong
#555
Shane
Boy
Irish
Shane is the Irish form of the name John, which means 'God is gracious'.
#555
Dunstan
Boy
English
Town with a fort
#556
Mendy
Unisex
USA
Savior
#556
Trampus
Boy
American
a modern and creative spelling variant of the name Tramp.
#556
Arlandus
Boy
Latin countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#557
Rushun
Boy
China
As smooth; As it should be
#557
Joselito
Boy
Spain
Little Joseph
#558
Danial
Boy
Arabic
God is my judge
#559
Tysen
Boy
American
A modern variant of the Irish name Tadhg, meaning 'poet' or 'philosopher'.
#559
Dewyne
Boy
USA
related to the Old English word for 'beloved' or 'dear'
#560
Fuquan
Boy
China
Fùquán) - Rich and complete; abundance and wholeness.
#560
Nacoma
Boy
American
a name that could mean 'the place where the moons converge'
#560
Cederic
Boy
English
Bounty or generous
#563
Deavin
Boy
American
Variation of Devine or Devan, associated with 'poet' or 'bard'.
#563
Shah
Boy
Persian-speaking countries
Princess or noblewoman
#563
Garbiel
Boy
Hebrew
God is my strength); God is my strength
#564
Kasib
Boy
Arabic
one who earns; one who is successful
#564
Keola
Boy
Hawaii
The life, the brightness, the glimmer
#564
Rayshone
Boy
American
wise protector
#565
Keithrick
Boy
American
A blend of the names Keith and Rick, with Keith meaning 'wood' and Rick meaning 'brave ruler'.
#566
Ramee
Unisex
Arabic-speaking regions
receiver
#566
Dejon
Boy
American
French
#567
Tijuan
Boy
Mexico
Nahuatl
#569
Kurtus
Boy
Germanic
Derived from 'Konrad', meaning 'bold advisor'.
#572
Fritzgerald
Boy
Irish
Son of Gerald
#573
Lutalo
Boy
Luganda
The name means 'the one who causes the people to rise'.
#574
Torenzo
Boy
American
to be tender or soft
#574
Dayon
Boy
English
Daybreak, Dawn; From the day, light
#575
Kerick
Boy
USA
descended from the 'Dark' or 'Black'.
#575
Myrone
Boy
American
myrtle
#575
Antion
Boy
Latin
A form associated with 'Antonius', meaning 'priceless' or 'of inestimable worth'.
#577
Karim
Boy
Arab countries
generous
#578
Heathe
Unisex
English
a heathland or a land of heather.
#579
Marchant
Boy
English-speaking countries
Merchant
#579
Efran
Boy
Hebrew-speaking countries
Fruitful
#580
Fabain
Boy
France
French
#580
Nichalaus
Boy
Greece
victory of the people
#581
Tawon
Boy
American
Derived from Tawny; meaning 'golden brown'
#581
Lamarc
Boy
France
Of the sea, or one who is the son of Marcus.
#582
Durand
Boy
French
From 'durandus,' meaning 'enduring' or 'steadfast.'
#583
Jaime
Unisex
Spanish-speaking countries
supplanter
#583
Rechard
Boy
English-speaking countries
brave power, hard power
#583
Tomatra
Boy
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#583
Donti
Boy
American
gift from God
#585
Quaashie
Boy
Ghana
Born on Sunday
#585
Ebay
Boy
Israel
There is a house'
#586
Jerud
Boy
Arabic
Strong; powerful
#586
Marcellus
Boy
Italian
Little warrior
#586
Tchalla
Boy
Africa
Xhosa/Zulu
#587
Kivin
Boy
American
Variant spelling of Kevin, meaning 'handsome' or 'gentle'
#588
Kwan
Boy
China
spring
#588
Tashawn
Unisex
American
Modern combination name, typically meaning 'fashionable' or 'graceful'.
#589
Durville
Boy
French
from the town of Durville
#590
Jayson
Boy
[English]
Variant of JASON.
#591
Marid
Boy
Arabic
A name meaning 'one who is wild or rebellious'; in folkloric contexts, Marid refers to powerful spirits.
#591
Demetrias
Unisex
Greece
Of Demeter; belonging to the earth.
#592
Eldrin
Boy
English-speaking countries
old, wise ruler
#594
Atiim
Boy
African
A beloved name with deep roots
#596
Demille
Boy
French
Of the mill
#597
Arvelle
Boy
American
The one who is considered wonderful or who brings joy.
#598
Karlon
Boy
Swedish
Germanic
#598
Manoj
Boy
India
born of the mind
#598
Jamie
Unisex
English-speaking countries
Supplanter
#599
↑ Making a comeback
Chrispher
Boy
English-speaking countries
Bearer of Christ.
#601
Javas
Boy
American
Possibly derived from Java, either representing the Indonesian island or inspired by the programming language.
#601
Neshawn
Boy
American
a place of abundance or wealth
#601
Regie
Boy
English-speaking countries
counsel, advisor
#601
Scott
Boy
United Kingdom
the Scotsman or from Scotland
#601
Shermain
Unisex
American
Sea maiden
#603
Keshaun
Boy
American
Pure, chief
#605
Kamien
Boy
Poland
Stone
#605
Yero
Boy
African
Subtitle or one who shows
#605
Adarryl
Boy
American
A unique blend of names like 'Darryl' and 'A.'
#606
Tyronn
Boy
American
Land of the People
#606
Dorian
Unisex
Greece
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
Boy
Hebrew
Strong; bull
#608
Fanon
Boy
English
Derived from the Old French word ‘fane’, meaning banner or flag.
#609
Kelvis
Boy
American
noble and kind
#610
Cornellius
Boy
Latin
Latin
#611
Lavarr
Boy
American
Variant of the name Lavare which means 'to wash' in Latin.
#611
Lemarco
Boy
American
from the sea
#612
Kawaski
Boy
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#613
Jevon
Boy
American
A modern variant of the name Jevan derived from the Welsh name Iefan.
#614
Duron
Boy
Spanish-speaking countries
It may derive from 'durable' or 'hard', implying strength and resilience.
#615
Stamatios
Boy
Greece
immortal
#615
Yancey
Boy
American
Englishman’s estate
#617
Sony
Boy
Japan
Son, child.
#620
Mano
Boy
Japan
A work of art
#622
Jerimie
Boy
Hebrew-speaking countries
appointed by God
#624
Ronnell
Boy
American
Noble ruler
#625
Starbuck
Boy
English-speaking countries
Starlit stream or brook.
#625
Afrim
Boy
Albania
One who is cheerful and joyful.
#626
Kareem
Boy
Arabic
generous
#626
↑ Making a comeback
Ronzell
Boy
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#627
Shalako
Boy
American
He brings the gift
#627
Travus
Boy
American
Crossing
#627