Popular Baby Names 1970
Classic names that peaked in 1970 — now making a comeback.
200 names2512 girl1098 boy
These 1970 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
Christopher
UnisexUSA
Χριστόφορος, meaning 'bearer of Christ'.
#55 →
Melanie
UnisexGreece
Dark-skinned or black.
#130 →
Brian
UnisexIreland
noble, strong
#317 ↓
Bradley
UnisexAmerican
From the broad meadow
#359 ↓
Laura
UnisexLatin
laurel
#362 ↓
Michelle
UnisexFrance
Who is like God?
#401 ↓
Sean
UnisexIreland
Irish
#427 ↓
Carmen
UnisexSpanish
song
#434 →
Kelita
GirlAmerican
God's promise
#500 →
Javan
UnisexHebrew
Hebrew
#501 →
Ladedra
GirlAmerican
unique, original
#501 →
Chrissandra
GirlAmerican
A blend of Chris and Sandra, commonly interpreted as 'bearer of Christ' or 'help
#502 →
Kathlena
GirlAmerican
Pure or chaste; a variant of the name Kathleen.
#502 →
Rochan
GirlIndia
Sanskrit
#502 →
Felisia
GirlItaly
happy; fortunate
#503 →
Karrianne
GirlAmerican
Pure.
#504 →
Schon
BoyGermanic
Beautiful
#504 →
Urhonda
GirlUnknown
unknown
#504 →
Bretta
GirlEnglish
English
#505 →
Danele
GirlAmerican
Hebrew
#506 →
Letica
GirlCroatia
little lady
#506 →
Rechell
GirlEnglish
ewe
#506 →
Ravonda
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#507 →
Vanisa
GirlAmerican
English
#507 →
Rumonda
GirlSlavic countries
Slavic
#508 →
Lalainia
GirlAmerican
a variant of the name Lala or a name associated with playfulness
#510 →
Cantina
GirlSpanish
Meaning 'little cellar' or 'tavern'.
#511 →
Ehud
BoyIsrael
he is united
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Lesean
UnisexAmerican
English
#511 →
Indria
GirlIndonesian
Possessing qualities of a goddess; a name associated with wealth and prosperity.
#512 →
Kennith
UnisexUSA
handsome, born of fire
#512 →
Keshea
GirlAmerican
Variation of Keshia, possibly meaning 'pure'.
#512 →
Taura
GirlLatin
earth
#512 →
Elron
BoyHebrew
Hebrew
#514 →
Stephennie
GirlAmerican
English
#515 →
Chelene
GirlAmerican
A blend of the names Chela and Lena
#516 →
Jennefer
GirlAmerican
white phantom; fair one
#516 →
Lonn
BoyAmerican
to be brave
#516 →
Jerhonda
GirlEnglish
A creative blend of the names Jer and Rhonda.
#517 →
Lasalle
UnisexFrench
From the hall
#518 →
Latrisa
GirlAmerican
Cheerful
#518 →
Omaida
GirlArabic
warmth, affection
#518 →
Yolanda
UnisexSpain
Violet flower.
#518 →
Dandria
GirlAmerican
A derivative form of the name Andrea, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'
#519 →
Nickol
GirlEnglish
Victory of the people
#519 →
Stassa
GirlSlavic Countries
Resurrection
#519 →
Tish
GirlEnglish
joyful
#520 →
Jennifer
UnisexEnglish
Fair one
#521 ↓
Catina
UnisexItalian
Pure
#522 →
Shauntrell
GirlAmerican
English
#522 →
Doel
BoyHebrew
The name means 'God is my leader'.
#524 →
Ranessa
GirlUSA
English
#525 →
Tamra
UnisexAmerican
Palmtree
#525 →
Tondra
GirlAmerican
Thunder
#525 →
Orlondo
BoySpanish
necesidad
#526 →
Tracine
GirlAmerican
A variant of Tracy, often interpreted as 'fighter' or 'warlike'.
#526 →
Chelette
GirlFrench
French
#528 →
Conell
BoyIreland
Strong as a wolf
#528 →
Tangier
GirlMorocco
Arabic
#528 →
Urina
GirlLatin
of the sea
#530 →
Carmille
GirlFrance
French
#531 →
Ketih
BoyAmerican
Celtic
#531 →
Mirtha
GirlSpanish
Spanish
#531 →
Sherrene
GirlEnglish
English
#532 →
Densie
GirlAmerican
Variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'.
#533 →
Hilberto
BoySpanish
Bright pledge
#534 →
Annjanette
GirlAmerican
English
#535 →
Sharad
BoyIndia
The season of autumn
#535 →
Torya
GirlAmerican
victorious one
#535 →
Carlous
BoyLatin
Karl - free man
#537 →
Shavella
GirlAmerican
Variant of names like Shavonne, which originates from 'God is gracious'
#537 →
Engelbert
BoyGermanic
German
#539 →
Lavont
BoyAmerican
Possibly an invented name based on 'LaVaughn' or similar sounding names.
#539 →
Richael
GirlEnglish
a variant of 'Rachael', meaning 'ewe' or 'female sheep'
#539 →
Tiffni
GirlAmerican
A modern variation of Tiffany.
#539 →
Dartanyan
BoyFrance
One who is adventurous or daring.
#540 →
Dianthe
GirlGreece
divine flower
#541 →
Yatisha
GirlIndia
Rich, Wealthy
#541 →
Ginney
GirlEnglish
Pure
#542 →
Lanecia
GirlAmerican
Possibly derived from a combination of names like Lane and Nacia.
#542 →
Sheronne
GirlEnglish
de la vallée
#542 →
Teleshia
GirlUSA
Heavenly or divine
#542 →
Desa
GirlIndonesia
village, home
#543 →
Tamalia
GirlLatin
Latin
#545 →
Olu
BoyNigeria
God makes a way
#546 →
Christphor
BoyGreek
bearer of Christ
#547 →
Marquin
BoySpanish
Little Mars
#547 →
Jerrit
BoyUSA
English
#548 →
Joddie
UnisexAmerican
a variant of Jodie, meaning 'praised' or 'God will increase'
#548 →
Lolitha
GirlIndia
Sanskrit
#548 →
Lasandra
GirlAmerican
Greek
#548 →
Tamu
UnisexSwahili-speaking regions
Sweet, loved, beloved
#548 →
Charmin
GirlUSA
A name derived from the French word 'charme' meaning 'charm'.
#549 →
Dinean
GirlIreland
The name is derived from the word 'dín', meaning 'fortress'.
#549 →
Sharmyn
GirlEnglish
Derived from the word 'charm'.
#549 →
Darchell
GirlAmerican
Dark-haired or the one who comes from the dark.
#550 →
Shelitha
GirlAmerican
A unique flower
#550 →
Athony
BoyItaly
Latin
#551 →
Jamesina
GirlAmerican
Supplanter
#552 →
Sanjiv
BoyIndia
Long-lived
#552 →
Darreck
BoyAmerican
the ruler
#554 →
Tonija
GirlLatvia
a form of Antonia, meaning 'priceless' or 'invaluable'
#555 →
Deonne
UnisexAmerican
A variation of Deanna, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.
#556 →
Prakash
BoyIndia
Light, illumination
#556 →
Arlandus
BoyLatin
A beloved name with deep roots
#557 →
Deshell
GirlAmerican
English
#558 →
Mariliz
GirlSpanish
Little Mary
#558 →
Tandra
GirlIndia
light, illuminating
#558 →
Voncia
GirlAmerican
of the vine
#558 →
Cabrina
GirlLatin
Derived from the name 'Cabrini', which means 'goat herder'.
#559 →
Trenise
GirlAmerican
Unknown
#559 →
Jefery
BoyAmerican
Peaceful traveler
#562 →
Jennifere
GirlAmerican
White Phantom
#562 →
Merchelle
GirlAmerican
A variation of the name Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
#562 →
Cederic
BoyEnglish
Bounty or generous
#563 →
Rosaida
GirlSpain
rose
#563 →
Garbiel
BoyHebrew
אִיּוֹב (God is my strength)
#564 →
Temeko
GirlJapanese
In Japanese, Temeko (てめこ) can imply 'talented child' or 'great growth'.
#564 →
Joesph
UnisexAmerican
God will add
#565 →
Coreen
GirlEnglish
maiden
#566 →
Giacinto
BoyItaly
Italian
#566 →
Tangerine
GirlAmerican
English
#566 →
Dejon
UnisexFrench
French
#567 →
Sangita
GirlIndia
music; song
#569 →
Roshell
UnisexAmerican
French
#570 →
Trenicia
GirlAmerican
Derived from Trinity, the concept of threefold nature.
#571 →
Kurtus
BoyGermanic
German
#572 →
Contrena
GirlAmerican
Derived from 'contra' meaning against
#573 →
Fritzgerald
BoyIrish
Son of Gerald
#573 →
Surena
GirlPersia (Iran)
bringer of good news
#573 →
Latonjia
GirlAmerican
a combination of La and Tonjia
#574 →
Ravi
UnisexSanskrit
Sun
#574 →
Shennon
GirlAmerican
Old, ancient
#575 →
Chalette
GirlFrench
French
#576 →
Jacqualyne
GirlEnglish
supplanter
#576 →
Marchant
BoyEnglish
Latin
#579 →
Shannette
GirlAmerican
French
#581 →
Carlitta
GirlItaly
Free woman or strong.
#582 →
Toniya
GirlAmerican
priceless one
#582 →
Desandra
GirlAmerican
English
#583 →
Durand
BoyFrench
French
#583 →
Makeba
GirlSouth Africa
she who is loved, one who is cherished
#583 →
Necol
GirlAmerican
A modern blend of names
#583 →
Tomatra
BoyEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#583 →
Dita
GirlCzech Republic
gift
#584 →
Mariola
GirlSpain
little Mary or beloved,
#584 →
Trena
GirlAmerican
English
#584 →
Ashok
BoyIndia
Without sorrow
#585 →
Gloribel
GirlSpanish
Glorious beauty
#586 →
Marcellus
UnisexLatin
Little warrior
#586 →
Rotonda
GirlSpanish
round
#587 →
Djuanna
GirlUSA
God is gracious
#588 →
Kivin
BoyAmerican
Irish
#588 →
Kwan
UnisexChina
spring
#588 →
Buffey
GirlEnglish
Buffey is a diminutive or affectionate form of the name 'Buffy,' relating to a f
#589 →
Dawnya
GirlAmerican
Variation of 'Dawn', symbolizing the beginning of a new day.
#591 →
Polli
GirlAmerican
English
#591 →
Tarshia
GirlUSA
Hebrew
#591 →
Wileen
GirlIreland
delicate
#591 →
Shawndi
GirlAmerican
God is gracious
#592 →
Tynetta
GirlEnglish
a blend of Tina and Antoinette
#593 →
Tylina
GirlAmerican
Combination of Ty and Lina, suggesting a delicate or lovely aspect
#593 →
Urica
GirlArabic
growing
#593 →
Channon
UnisexIreland
little wolf
#595 →
Camy
GirlAmerican
Derived from the name 'Cameron', meaning 'crooked nose'.
#595 →
Janette
UnisexFrance
God is gracious
#595 →
Atiim
BoyAfrican
A beloved name with deep roots
#596 →
Banita
GirlIndia
Goddess; precious.
#597 →
Felcia
GirlItaly
Latin
#598 →
Nekki
GirlJapan
to connect, to tie together
#599 →
Caprina
GirlLatin
Of goats
#600 →
Chantil
GirlEnglish
Singer
#600 →
Yulonda
GirlAmerican
Unknown
#600 →
Reshelle
GirlAmerican
God has seen
#601 →
Regie
BoyEnglish
counsel, advisor
#601 →
Scott
UnisexAmerican
the Scotsman or from Scotland
#601 ↓
Trinia
GirlLatin
delicate
#601 →
Jamene
GirlAmerican
English
#602 →
Trinisa
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#602 →
Zeporia
GirlAmerican
Hebrew
#602 →
Dedra
GirlAmerican
English
#603 →
Lasheila
GirlAmerican
English
#604 →
Jawana
GirlAmerican
God is gracious
#605 →
Shellisa
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#605 →
Treina
GirlAmerican
Spanish
#605 →
Yero
BoyAfrican
Subtitle or one who shows
#605 →
Dorinna
GirlItaly
gift
#606 →
Telesa
GirlPacific Islands
Heavenly
#606 →
Belkys
GirlLatin
Beautiful or lovely
#608 →
Teddra
GirlAmerican
English
#608 →
Charletta
GirlAmerican
English
#609 →
Fanon
BoyEnglish
Derived from the Old French word ‘fane’, meaning banner or flag.
#609 →
Foluke
GirlNigeria
Yoruba
#609 →
Joset
UnisexFrance
Diminutive of Josephine, related to 'God will add'.
#609 →
Tawnya
GirlEnglish
A variation of Tanya, meaning 'fairy princess'
#610 →
Nickcola
GirlAmerican
Italian
#611 →
Deneva
GirlEnglish
A derivative of 'Geneva', meaning 'juniper tree'.
#613 →
Lashone
UnisexAmerican
English
#613 →
Charmarie
GirlEnglish
Charming or delightful
#614 →
Aleicia
GirlEnglish
English
#615 →