Popular Baby Names 1971

Classic names that peaked in 1971 — now making a comeback.

200 names2658 girl1210 boy

These 1971 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.

Scandinavian countries

From the broad meadow

From the valley

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 combination of María and Teresa

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

The name means 'God is my leader'.

Born during the night

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

Variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'.

The season of autumn

Karl - free man

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.

One who is adventurous or daring.

Messenger; angelic

Heavenly or divine

A derived name, associated with the word 'gift'.

God makes a way

bearer of Christ

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'.

Derived from the word 'charm'.

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

A unique flower

A feminine form of the name 'Shawn', which means 'God is gracious'.

Bounty, generosity

from the forest

a variant form of Tamika, sometimes interpreted as 'beloved girl'

Shane is the Irish form of the name John, which means 'God is gracious'.

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

Modern variation of the name Valencia, meaning 'brave' and 'strong'.

Light, illumination

A beloved name with deep roots

Native American

A name often meaning 'life' or 'spirit'

light, illuminating

Bounty or generous

אִיּוֹב (God is my strength)

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

the one who is loved

Derived from Lachelle; similar to Rachelle

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from Trinity, the concept of threefold nature.

Derived from 'contra' meaning against

Free woman or strong.

Of the sea, or one who is the son of Marcus.

she who is loved, one who is cherished

A modern blend of names

The appearance of something that has aged beautifully

A beloved name with deep roots

little Mary or beloved,

Glorious beauty

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

a variant of the name 'Doria', meaning 'of the sea' or 'from the sea'

Modern combination name, typically meaning 'fashionable' or 'graceful'.

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

Of Demeter; belonging to the earth.

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

God is gracious

A beloved name with deep roots

A form of Latonya, associated with the area or domain

meadow or clearing

Goddess; precious.

to connect, to tie together

a state of calm, tranquility or peace

counsel, advisor

the Scotsman or from Scotland

A beloved name with deep roots

God is gracious

A beloved name with deep roots

Subtitle or one who shows

A form of sweetness

Beautiful or lovely