Popular Baby Names 1971

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

200 names2621 girl1179 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.

All Names Girl Names (2621)Boy Names (1179)

Χριστόφορος, meaning 'bearer of Christ'.

Dark-skinned or black.

Scandinavian countries

胜利者 (Victorious, conqueror)

From the valley

handsome, born of fire

The name means 'God is my leader'.

The season of autumn

Karl - free man

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

Bounty, generosity

From the Welsh place name Trefor, meaning 'large village'

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

A beloved name with deep roots

Bounty or generous

אִיּוֹב (God is my strength)

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

A beloved name with deep roots

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

Of Demeter; belonging to the earth.

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.

victory of the people

Amiable, horse lover

A variant of the name Dondra

He brings the gift

Oneness (of God)

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

ruler of the people

God is gracious

A tree with a medicinal value

the gift of God

A beloved name with deep roots

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 'enclosure' or 'settlement'.

quiet, peaceful, or calm

Little round one

Slavic countries

One who is memorable; a cherished person.

Derived from the Gothic name 'Gunther', meaning 'battle'.

a sudden and violent storm

To draw or mark.

to hasten, to accelerate

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

A beloved name with deep roots

to be victorious

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

A variant of Jamie, derived from James or Jacob, often conveying a sense of supplanter or one who follows.

gray, gray-haired

a blend of 'Ro' from a variety of names like 'Rose' or 'Ronnie' and 'Shawn' meaning 'God is gracious'.

Derived from Tyros, meaning 'the element of fire or flame'.

Swahili-speaking countries

derived from 'leamann', meaning 'the place of the elms'

Slavic countries

Follower of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture.

A unique name possibly derived from the name Laurel, symbolizing victory and honor.

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

Cheerful, protection

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

Ruler's advisor; counsel.

The king's peace

of the family of Alcibiades or noble

strength, exalted one

one with boundless splendor

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

ruler of the people

Steadfast, constant.

God is gracious

noble and bright

God is my judge

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.

incomparable, unequaled

Handsome, gentle

one who wears the crown

God is gracious