Popular Baby Names 1970

Classic names that peaked in 1970 — now making a comeback.

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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.

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From the Late Greek name Χριστοφορος (Christophoros) meaning "bearing CHRIST", derived from Χριστος (Christos) combined with φερω (phero) "to bear, to carry".

Short form of NICHOLAS (or sometimes NICODEMUS).

Italian form of Angelus (see ANGEL).

Finnish form of NICHOLAS, and a Croatian and Slovene short form of NIKOLA (1).

Anglicized form of SEÁN.

Means "Greece" in Hebrew, possibly related to ION (2). In the Old Testament this is the name of a grandson of Noah and the ancestor of the Greek peoples.

a modern variant of Leshan, possibly relating to 'gifted' or 'talented'

handsome, born of fire

God is my light

Hebrew-speaking countries

The name means 'God is my leader'.

Strong as a wolf

The season of autumn

Latin countries

Karl - free man

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.

Possibly an invented name based on 'LaVaughn' or similar sounding names.

One who is adventurous or daring.

God makes a way

bearer of Christ

the one who rules

a variant of Jodie, meaning 'praised' or 'God will increase'

the sheaf of grain, a form of the name Raymond

Latin countries

A beloved name with deep roots

Peaceful traveler

Bounty or generous

God is my strength); God is my strength

Italian form of HYACINTHUS.

Derived from 'Konrad', meaning 'bold advisor'.

Means "sun" in Sanskrit. Ravi is a Hindu god of the sun, sometimes equated with Surya. A famous bearer was the musician Ravi Shankar (1920-2012).

English-speaking countries

From 'durandus,' meaning 'enduring' or 'steadfast.'

A beloved name with deep roots

Variant spelling of Kevin, meaning 'handsome' or 'gentle'

A beloved name with deep roots

English-speaking countries

counsel, advisor

the Scotsman or from Scotland

Subtitle or one who shows

Derived from the Old French word ‘fane’, meaning banner or flag.

Diminutive of Josephine, related to 'God will add'.

Amiable, horse lover

He brings the gift

Oneness (of God)

Derived from the name 'Germaine', meaning 'brotherly'

ruler of the people

God is gracious

A tree with a medicinal value

Hebrew-speaking countries

the gift of God

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

to be in bloom or flourishing

Derived from Old English 'sceaft' meaning 'slope' or 'bank', and 'tun' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'.

quiet, peaceful, or calm

Little round one

Slavic countries

One who is memorable; a cherished person.

Derived from the Gothic name 'Gunther', meaning 'battle'.

To draw or mark.

to hasten, to accelerate

a variant of 'Shawn', meaning 'God is gracious'

English-speaking countries

a device used to unlock or secure something; a keyword, crucial element

to be victorious

A variant of Cedric, which may mean 'bounty' or 'kindly' in Old English

from the meadow

handsome; beautiful

Derived from 'sionnach,' meaning 'fox'

One who lives near a place where the water is shallow.

descendant of Donn

Determined protector

Democratic Republic of the Con

He who is saved

Norwegian short form of BIRGITTA.

blessing, child of love

Scottish Gaelic

gray, gray-haired

a blend of 'Ro' from a variety of names like 'Rose' or 'Ronnie' and 'Shawn' meaning 'God is gracious'.

Old, ancient; From the 'shandy' or loud river

Derived from Tyros, meaning 'the element of fire or flame'.

Follower of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture.

A unique name possibly derived from the name Laurel, symbolizing victory and honor.

Ray or rays of light; Shawn (God is gracious)

The 'bright' or 'light', sometimes used poetically to refer to 'Sun'

the one who is brave

Bearer of Christ

Zerick may be a modern derivative of names like Derek, which means 'people's ruler'.

Ruler's advisor; counsel.

The king's peace

of the family of Alcibiades or noble

English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

one with boundless splendor

The name is believed to be a variant of 'Orenthal'.

From the valley

noble and bright

Ruler of the Army

little dark one.

Middle Eastern Countries

Derived from 'Adriana', meaning person from Hadria

From a Scottish surname which was likely derived from the English place name Berkeley, meaning "birch wood" in Old English.

Modern form of DINESHA.

A combination of the name John and suffix -el, symbolizing God's grace.

Disciple of Saint Columba

Hebrew-speaking countries

destruction, devastation; harm, damage

incomparable, unequaled

Handsome, gentle

One who is beautiful

God is gracious

Tiger; A form of the name 'Tiger'

a variation of Travis or derived from the name Trent, meaning 'the cross'

Youth or young man

The name is a variant related to Jerome, meaning sacred name.

English-speaking countries

bearer of Christ

the one with charm

English-speaking countries

Eagle land or land of the eagle.

American English

From the dark place

name, reputation

A derivative of the name Kendrick, meaning 'royal ruler' or 'champion'.

A diminutive form of the name 'Tregaron', referring to someone from Tregaron or with a relation to it.

Variant of LEROY.

Danish form of TYCHO.

A modern form of the name Garrett, meaning 'strength with a spear'.

A variant of the name Timothy, meaning 'honoring God'.

Mishon) can mean 'to draw' or 'to pull'.

Spear strength.

the new house; the owner of a bright new house.

Diminutive of PASQUALE.

the one who is a healer

Son of Onas, pertaining to the Onassis family well known for their shipping empire.

Scottish Gaelic

English-speaking countries

a person or thing that makes, especially a maker of a specific thing

Derived from the name Germanus, meaning 'brotherly'

ruler, world leader

warrior; from Mars

From the stronghold by the stream

Spanish-speaking countries

Brave traveler; adventurous.