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.

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Χριστόφορος, meaning 'bearer of Christ'.

Dark-skinned or black.

From the broad meadow

Who is like God?

handsome, born of fire

The name means 'God is my leader'.

Strong as a wolf

The season of autumn

Karl - free man

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

One who is adventurous or daring.

God makes a way

bearer of Christ

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

Swahili-speaking regions

Sweet, loved, beloved

A variation of Deanna, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.

Light, illumination

A beloved name with deep roots

Peaceful traveler

Bounty or generous

אִיּוֹב (God is my strength)

A beloved name with deep roots

God is gracious

A beloved name with deep roots

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

A variant of the name Dondra

He brings the gift

Oneness (of God)

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

female form of the name Daniel

ruler of the people

A tree with a medicinal value

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 '

quiet, peaceful, or calm

Little round one

Slavic countries

One who is memorable; a cherished person.

to hasten, to accelerate

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

A beloved name with deep roots

to be victorious

One who is right-handed or skilled

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

blessing, child of love

gray, gray-haired

a blend of 'Ro' from a variety of names like 'Rose' or 'Ronnie' and 'Shawn' mean

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 hon

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

Cheerful, protection

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

Ruler's advisor; counsel.

The king's peace

of the family of Alcibiades or noble

a variant of the name Damien; 'to tame' or 'subdue'

one with boundless splendor

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

God is gracious

noble and bright

Ruler of the Army

victory of the people

little dark one.

Middle Eastern Countries

Derived from 'Adriana', meaning person from Hadria

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

Disciple of Saint Columba

victory, conquest

incomparable, unequaled

Handsome, gentle

Land; Territory

One who is beautiful

God is gracious

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

From the oak tree town

Youth or young man

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

bearer of Christ