Popular Names 1970 · Year Guide

Popular Baby Names 1970

3,008 baby names that were most popular around 1970 — 2,348 girl names and 1,035 boy names, each with meaning, origin, and popularity ranking.

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  1. Popular Boy Names 1970

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 Boy Names 1970

68 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1970

#55
Christopher
USA
Χριστόφορος, meaning 'bearer of Christ'.
#130
Melanie
Greece
Dark-skinned or black.
#240
Nico
Italy↑ Rising
胜利者 (Victorious, conqueror)
#250
Mark
English
Warlike
#299
Angelo
Italy
Italian
#302
Erick
Germanic
Ever ruler
#317
Brian
Ireland
noble, strong
#320
Niko
Japan↑ Rising
二子
#427
Sean
Ireland
Irish
#434
Carmen
Spanish
song
#468
Donovan
Ireland
dark warrior
#501
Javan
Hebrew
Hebrew
#504
Schon
Germanic
Beautiful
#511
Ehud
Israel
he is united
#511
Lesean
American
English
#512
Kennith
USA
handsome, born of fire
#514
Elron
Hebrew
Hebrew
#516
Lonn
American
to be brave
#518
Lasalle
French
From the hall
#518
Yolanda
Spain
Violet flower.
#522
Catina
Italian
Pure
#524
Doel
Hebrew
The name means 'God is my leader'.
#526
Orlondo
Spanish
necesidad
#528
Conell
Ireland
Strong as a wolf
#531
Ketih
American
Celtic
#534
Hilberto
Spanish
Bright pledge
#535
Sharad
India
The season of autumn
#537
Carlous
Latin
Karl - free man
#539
Engelbert
Germanic
German
#539
Lavont
American
Possibly an invented name based on 'LaVaughn' or similar sounding names.
#540
Dartanyan
France
One who is adventurous or daring.
#546
Olu
Nigeria
God makes a way
#547
Christphor
Greek
bearer of Christ
#548
Jerrit
USA
English
#548
Joddie
American
a variant of Jodie, meaning 'praised' or 'God will increase'
#548
Tamu
Swahili-speaking regions
Sweet, loved, beloved
#551
Athony
Italy
Latin
#552
Sanjiv
India
Long-lived
#554
Darreck
American
the ruler
#555
Raymie
American
the sheaf of grain, a form of the name Raymond
#556
Deonne
American
A variation of Deanna, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.
#557
Arlandus
Latin
A beloved name with deep roots
#562
Jefery
American
Peaceful traveler
#563
Cederic
English
Bounty or generous
#565
Joesph
American
God will add
#566
Giacinto
Italy
Italian
#567
Dejon
French
French
#570
Roshell
American
French
#572
Kurtus
Germanic
German
#573
Fritzgerald
Irish
Son of Gerald
#574
Ravi
Sanskrit
Sun
#579
Marchant
English
Latin
#583
Durand
French
French
#583
Tomatra
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#585
Ashok
India
Without sorrow
#586
Marcellus
Latin
Little warrior
#588
Kivin
American
Irish
#588
Kwan
China
spring
#595
Channon
Ireland
little wolf
#596
Atiim
African
A beloved name with deep roots
#601
Regie
English
counsel, advisor
#601
Scott
American
the Scotsman or from Scotland
#605
Yero
African
Subtitle or one who shows
#609
Fanon
English
Derived from the Old French word ‘fane’, meaning banner or flag.
#609
Joset
France
Diminutive of Josephine, related to 'God will add'.
#609
Nicki
American
victory of the people
#613
Lashone
American
English
#615
Stamatios
Greece
immortal

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