Popular Names 1971 · Year Guide

Popular Baby Names 1971

3,255 baby names that were most popular around 1971 — 2,516 girl names and 1,148 boy names, each with meaning, origin, and popularity ranking.

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  1. Popular Boy Names 1971

Classic names that peaked in 1971 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1971

  • 3,255 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1971
  • 2,516 girl names and 1,148 boy names are associated with 1971
  • Names from 1971 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1969, 1970, 1972, 1973

Popular Boy Names 1971

68 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1971

#55
Christopher
USA
Χριστόφορος, meaning 'bearer of Christ'.
#130
Melanie
Greece
Dark-skinned or black.
#227
Eric
Scandinavian countries
eternal ruler
#240
Nico
Italy↑ Rising
胜利者 (Victorious, conqueror)
#302
Erick
Germanic
Ever ruler
#317
Brian
Ireland
noble, strong
#320
Niko
Japan↑ Rising
二子
#335
Joaquin
Spanish
Spanish
#406
Mario
Italy
male, manly
#468
Donovan
Ireland
dark warrior
#500
Vondale
American
From the valley
#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
#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
#531
Ketih
American
Celtic
#532
Lejuan
American
the young one
#534
Hilberto
Spanish
Bright pledge
#535
Sharad
India
The season of autumn
#537
Carlous
Latin
Karl - free man
#539
Engelbert
Germanic
German
#540
Dartanyan
France
One who is adventurous or daring.
#546
Erubey
Mexico
bright sky
#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
Shawndel
American
A feminine form of the name 'Shawn', which means 'God is gracious'.
#552
Cedrick
English
Bounty, generosity
#552
Sanjiv
India
Long-lived
#552
Trevor
United Kingdom
From the Welsh place name Trefor, meaning 'large village'
#555
Shane
Irish
Shane is the Irish form of the name John, which means 'God is gracious'.
#557
Arlandus
Latin
A beloved name with deep roots
#558
Joselito
Spain
Spanish
#563
Cederic
English
Bounty or generous
#566
Giacinto
Italy
Italian
#567
Dejon
French
French
#570
Roshell
American
French
#572
Kurtus
Germanic
German
#573
Fritzgerald
Irish
Son of Gerald
#577
Antion
Latin
Latin
#579
Heathe
English
English
#579
Marchant
English
Latin
#580
Efran
Hebrew
Hebrew
#582
Lamarc
France
Of the sea, or one who is the son of Marcus.
#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
#589
Tashawn
American
Modern combination name, typically meaning 'fashionable' or 'graceful'.
#591
Marid
Arabic
Arabic
#592
Demetrias
Greece
Of Demeter; belonging to the earth.
#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
#603
Shermain
American
Sea maiden
#605
Yero
African
Subtitle or one who shows
#606
Tyronn
American
English

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