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Classic names that peaked in 1970 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1970

  • 3,008 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1970
  • 2,348 girl names and 1,035 boy names are associated with 1970
  • Names from 1970 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1968, 1969, 1971, 1972

Popular Girl Names 1970

161 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1970

#130
Greece
Dark-skinned or black.
#240
Italy↑ Rising
胜利者 (Victorious, conqueror)
#250
English
Warlike
#299
Italy
Italian
#302
Germanic
Ever ruler
#320
Japan↑ Rising
二子
#362
Latin
laurel
#401
France
Who is like God?
#427
Ireland
Irish
#434
Spanish
song
#468
Ireland
dark warrior
#500
American
God's promise
#501
Hebrew
Hebrew
#501
American
unique, original
#502
American
A blend of Chris and Sandra, commonly interpreted as 'bearer of Christ' or 'helper of humanity'
#502
American
Pure or chaste; a variant of the name Kathleen.
#502
India
Sanskrit
#503
Italy
happy; fortunate
#504
American
Pure.
#504
Unknown
unknown
#505
English
English
#506
American
Hebrew
#506
Croatia
little lady
#506
English
ewe
#507
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#507
American
English
#508
Slavic countries
Slavic
#510
American
a variant of the name Lala or a name associated with playfulness
#511
Spanish
Meaning 'little cellar' or 'tavern'.
#511
American
English
#512
Indonesian
Possessing qualities of a goddess; a name associated with wealth and prosperity.
#512
USA
handsome, born of fire
#512
American
Variation of Keshia, possibly meaning 'pure'.
#512
Latin
earth
#515
American
English
#516
American
A blend of the names Chela and Lena
#516
American
white phantom; fair one
#517
English
A creative blend of the names Jer and Rhonda.
#518
French
From the hall
#518
American
Cheerful
#518
Arabic
warmth, affection
#518
Spain
Violet flower.
#519
American
A derivative form of the name Andrea, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'
#519
Slavic Countries
Resurrection
#520
English
joyful
#521
English
Fair one
#522
Italian
Pure
#522
American
English
#525
USA
English
#525
American
Thunder
#526
American
A variant of Tracy, often interpreted as 'fighter' or 'warlike'.
#528
French
French
#528
Morocco
Arabic
#530
Latin
of the sea
#531
France
French
#531
Spanish
Spanish
#532
English
English
#533
American
Variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'.
#535
American
English
#535
American
victorious one
#538
Czech
Means 'the one who brings joy'.
#539
English
a variant of 'Rachael', meaning 'ewe' or 'female sheep'
#539
American
A modern variation of Tiffany.
#541
Greece
divine flower
#541
India
Rich, Wealthy
#542
English
Pure
#542
English
de la vallée
#543
Indonesia
village, home
#545
Latin
Latin
#548
American
a variant of Jodie, meaning 'praised' or 'God will increase'
#548
India
Sanskrit
#548
American
Greek
#548
Swahili-speaking regions
Sweet, loved, beloved
#549
USA
A name derived from the French word 'charme' meaning 'charm'.
#549
Ireland
The name is derived from the word 'dín', meaning 'fortress'.
#549
English
Derived from the word 'charm'.
#550
American
Dark-haired or the one who comes from the dark.
#550
American
A unique flower
#552
American
Supplanter
#555
American
the sheaf of grain, a form of the name Raymond
#555
Latvia
a form of Antonia, meaning 'priceless' or 'invaluable'
#556
American
A variation of Deanna, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.
#558
American
English
#558
Spanish
Little Mary
#558
India
light, illuminating
#558
American
of the vine
#559
Latin
Derived from the name 'Cabrini', which means 'goat herder'.
#562
American
White Phantom
#562
American
A variation of the name Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
#563
Arabic
Arabic
#563
Spain
rose
#564
Japanese
In Japanese, Temeko (てめこ) can imply 'talented child' or 'great growth'.
#565
American
God will add
#566
English
maiden
#566
American
English
#567
French
French
#569
India
music; song
#570
American
French
#571
American
Derived from Trinity, the concept of threefold nature.
#573
American
Derived from 'contra' meaning against
#573
Persia (Iran)
bringer of good news
#574
American
a combination of La and Tonjia
#574
Sanskrit
Sun
#575
English
From the land of laurel; crowned with laurel
#575
American
Old, ancient
#576
French
French
#576
English
supplanter
#581
American
French
#582
Italy
Free woman or strong.
#583
American
English
#583
South Africa
she who is loved, one who is cherished
#583
American
A modern blend of names
#583
American
Free Man
#584
Czech Republic
gift
#584
Spain
little Mary or beloved,
#584
American
English
#586
Latin
Little warrior
#587
Spanish
round
#588
USA
God is gracious
#588
China
spring
#589
English
Buffey is a diminutive or affectionate form of the name 'Buffy,' relating to a friendly or cheerful demeanor.
#591
American
Variation of 'Dawn', symbolizing the beginning of a new day.
#591
American
English
#591
USA
Hebrew
#591
Ireland
delicate
#592
American
God is gracious
#593
English
a blend of Tina and Antoinette
#593
American
Combination of Ty and Lina, suggesting a delicate or lovely aspect
#593
Arabic
growing
#595
Ireland
little wolf
#595
American
Derived from the name 'Cameron', meaning 'crooked nose'.
#597
India
Goddess; precious.
#598
Italy
Latin
#599
Japan
to connect, to tie together
#600
Latin
Of goats
#600
English
Singer
#600
American
Unknown
#601
American
God has seen
#601
Latin
delicate
#602
American
English
#602
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#602
American
Hebrew
#603
American
English
#604
American
English
#605
American
God is gracious
#605
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#605
American
Spanish
#606
Italy
gift
#606
Pacific Islands
Heavenly
#608
Latin
Beautiful or lovely
#608
American
English
#609
American
English
#609
Nigeria
Yoruba
#609
France
Diminutive of Josephine, related to 'God will add'.
#609
American
victory of the people
#609
American
darling
#610
English
A variation of Tanya, meaning 'fairy princess'
#611
American
Italian
#613
English
A derivative of 'Geneva', meaning 'juniper tree'.
#613
American
English
#614
English
Charming or delightful

Popular Boy Names 1970

68 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1970

#55
USA
Χριστόφορος, meaning 'bearer of Christ'.
#130
Greece
Dark-skinned or black.
#240
Italy↑ Rising
胜利者 (Victorious, conqueror)
#250
English
Warlike
#299
Italy
Italian
#302
Germanic
Ever ruler
#317
Ireland
noble, strong
#320
Japan↑ Rising
二子
#427
Ireland
Irish
#434
Spanish
song
#468
Ireland
dark warrior
#501
Hebrew
Hebrew
#504
Germanic
Beautiful
#511
Israel
he is united
#511
American
English
#512
USA
handsome, born of fire
#514
Hebrew
Hebrew
#516
American
to be brave
#518
French
From the hall
#518
Spain
Violet flower.
#522
Italian
Pure
#524
Hebrew
The name means 'God is my leader'.
#526
Spanish
necesidad
#528
Ireland
Strong as a wolf
#531
American
Celtic
#534
Spanish
Bright pledge
#535
India
The season of autumn
#537
Latin
Karl - free man
#539
Germanic
German
#539
American
Possibly an invented name based on 'LaVaughn' or similar sounding names.
#540
France
One who is adventurous or daring.
#546
Nigeria
God makes a way
#547
Greek
bearer of Christ
#548
USA
English
#548
American
a variant of Jodie, meaning 'praised' or 'God will increase'
#548
Swahili-speaking regions
Sweet, loved, beloved
#551
Italy
Latin
#552
India
Long-lived
#554
American
the ruler
#555
American
the sheaf of grain, a form of the name Raymond
#556
American
A variation of Deanna, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.
#557
Latin
A beloved name with deep roots
#562
American
Peaceful traveler
#563
English
Bounty or generous
#565
American
God will add
#566
Italy
Italian
#567
French
French
#570
American
French
#572
Germanic
German
#573
Irish
Son of Gerald
#574
Sanskrit
Sun
#579
English
Latin
#583
French
French
#583
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#585
India
Without sorrow
#586
Latin
Little warrior
#588
American
Irish
#588
China
spring
#595
Ireland
little wolf
#596
African
A beloved name with deep roots
#601
English
counsel, advisor
#601
American
the Scotsman or from Scotland
#605
African
Subtitle or one who shows
#609
English
Derived from the Old French word ‘fane’, meaning banner or flag.
#609
France
Diminutive of Josephine, related to 'God will add'.
#609
American
victory of the people
#613
American
English
#615
Greece
immortal

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