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?

unique, original

A blend of Chris and Sandra, commonly interpreted as 'bearer of Christ' or 'help

Pure or chaste; a variant of the name Kathleen.

happy; fortunate

A beloved name with deep roots

Slavic countries

a variant of the name Lala or a name associated with playfulness

Meaning 'little cellar' or 'tavern'.

Possessing qualities of a goddess; a name associated with wealth and prosperity.

handsome, born of fire

Variation of Keshia, possibly meaning 'pure'.

A blend of the names Chela and Lena

white phantom; fair one

A creative blend of the names Jer and Rhonda.

warmth, affection

A derivative form of the name Andrea, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'

Victory of the people

Slavic Countries

A variant of Tracy, often interpreted as 'fighter' or 'warlike'.

Variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'.

Variant of names like Shavonne, which originates from 'God is gracious'

a variant of 'Rachael', meaning 'ewe' or 'female sheep'

A modern variation of Tiffany.

Possibly derived from a combination of names like Lane and Nacia.

Heavenly or divine

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

Swahili-speaking regions

Sweet, loved, beloved

A name derived from the French word 'charme' meaning 'charm'.

The name is derived from the word 'dín', meaning 'fortress'.

Derived from the word 'charm'.

Dark-haired or the one who comes from the dark.

A unique flower

a form of Antonia, meaning 'priceless' or 'invaluable'

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

light, illuminating

Derived from the name 'Cabrini', which means 'goat herder'.

A variation of the name Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'

In Japanese, Temeko (てめこ) can imply 'talented child' or 'great growth'.

Derived from Trinity, the concept of threefold nature.

Derived from 'contra' meaning against

bringer of good news

a combination of La and Tonjia

Free woman or strong.

she who is loved, one who is cherished

A modern blend of names

little Mary or beloved,

Glorious beauty

God is gracious

Buffey is a diminutive or affectionate form of the name 'Buffy,' relating to a f

Variation of 'Dawn', symbolizing the beginning of a new day.

God is gracious

a blend of Tina and Antoinette

Combination of Ty and Lina, suggesting a delicate or lovely aspect

Derived from the name 'Cameron', meaning 'crooked nose'.

God is gracious

Goddess; precious.

to connect, to tie together

the Scotsman or from Scotland

A beloved name with deep roots

God is gracious

A beloved name with deep roots

Pacific Islands

Beautiful or lovely

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

A variation of Tanya, meaning 'fairy princess'

A derivative of 'Geneva', meaning 'juniper tree'.

Charming or delightful

Goddess of Love, Love, or Grain (from 'gránn', meaning 'grain')

a modern invented name without a specific traditional meaning.

A variant of the name Dondra

A beloved name with deep roots

She who brings happiness

Heavenly or a derivative of the name Juana

American English

Derived from the Latin 'Laetitia', meaning 'joy' or 'happiness'.

優子 (Yūko) meaning 'gentle' or 'superior' coupled with 'child'

female form of the name Daniel

ruler of the people

light, pleasant

Blend of Cher and Rhonda

follower of Demeter

A derivative of Stacy, meaning 'resurrection'.

天 (Tiān) - heaven, sky