Popular Baby Names 1972

Classic names that peaked in 1972 — now making a comeback.

200 names2754 girl1307 boy

These 1972 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.

derived from 'Antonius', meaning 'priceless' or 'of inestimable worth'

Scandinavian countries

胜利者 (Victorious, conqueror)

One who tames, subdues

Happiness, delight

From the valley

Derived from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people'

handsome, born of fire

Karl - free man

Noble, kind, or of noble birth

One who is adventurous or daring.

Jolene is a combination of the name 'Jo' meaning 'God is gracious' and the suffix '-lene,' commonly associated with beau

God makes a way

bearer of Christ

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

Swahili-speaking regions

Sweet, loved, beloved

a child that is loved by all

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

God is my judge

Bounty or generous

אִיּוֹב (God is my strength)

The life, the brightness, the glimmer

to be tender or soft

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

born of the mind

Bearer of Christ.

a place of abundance or wealth

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

A diminutive form of Samantha, meaning 'listener' or 'one who listens'.

I have found it

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

Possibly a variant of Rashawn, meaning is variant and culturally influenced

A tree with a medicinal value

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

Follower of Demeter; one who belongs to the earth

Little round one

Slavic countries

One who is memorable; a cherished person.

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

rose and beautiful

A beloved name with deep roots

a sudden and violent storm

Ruler of the home

To draw or mark.

A beloved name with deep roots

A person who is generous or charitable.

to be victorious

Slavic countries

a combination of the prefix 'Le' and the name Shawn, meaning 'God is gracious'

A variant of 'Lauren'

Derived from 'sionnach,' meaning 'fox'

A variation of the name Roman, often associated with being strong or powerful.

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.

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

Swahili-speaking countries

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

Slavic countries

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

A variant of the name Shadrach, possibly meaning 'royal' or 'king'.

From the ash tree

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

Ruler's advisor; counsel.

The king's peace

A beloved name with deep roots

strength, exalted one

Bearer of the key

one with boundless splendor

ruler of the people

Steadfast, constant.

Derived from the Old High German name Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people'.

Spear rule; derived from the Old German 'ger' meaning spear.

derived from the name Natasha, often used as a diminutive

God is gracious

noble and bright

God is my judge

Famous throughout the land

The time of day when the sun sets