Popular Baby Names 1973

Classic names that peaked in 1973 — now making a comeback.

200 names2912 girl1409 boy

These 1973 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'.

Bitterness; sea of sorrow

Dark-skinned or black.

God is gracious.

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

Scandinavian countries

胜利者 (Victorious, conqueror)

flourishing, long-lived

Derived from the surname meaning 'firebrand' or 'son of Ty,' from Old French 'dis' meaning 'smoky’.

One who tames, subdues

Happiness, delight

From the valley

unique, original

A modern coinage, possibly a variation of 'Tracy'.

Swahili-speaking regions

a combination of María and Teresa

Deriving from 'Birke', meaning 'birch tree'

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

A unique name with no specific historical meaning, often associated with individuality and modernity.

Meaning 'little cellar' or 'tavern'.

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

Variation of Keshia, possibly meaning 'pure'.

Variant of Damon, meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue'.

A blend of the names Chela and Lena

white phantom; fair one

warmth, affection

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

Victory of the people

African American

Born during the night

A beloved name with deep roots

जीवंतता (Jeevntta)

a name that could be interpreted as 'high view' or related to elevation

dear or beloved

The one who is rich or abundant.

Combination of Carol and Lynn, often associated with meanings of 'free man' and 'lake'.

Native American

believed to mean 'daughter of the stars' or 'environment where water flows'.

The one who is grateful

Karl - free man

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

Noble, kind, or of noble birth

One who is adventurous or daring.

Messenger; angelic

Heavenly or divine

one who is from the moon

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

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

A name related to the goddess Durga

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'.

a child that is loved by all

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

a region or a modern city in Morocco

A unique flower

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

Bounty, generosity

from the forest

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

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

God is my judge

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

Derived from Shoshana, meaning 'lily' or 'rose'

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

A beloved name with deep roots

Native American

A name often meaning 'life' or 'spirit'

from the island of Cyprus

light, illuminating

God is my judge

Bounty or generous

bringer of good fortune

The life, the brightness, the glimmer

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

free man, strong

the one who is loved

Derived from Lachelle; similar to Rachelle

神, kami meaning 'god' or 'spirit'; 花, ka meaning 'flower'

Next to the door

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from Trinity, the concept of threefold nature.

a variant of the name Tamika; a construction of the name Tamara

Daughter of the powerful

The name means 'the one who causes the people to rise'.

to be tender or soft

From the land of laurel; crowned with laurel

台灣; a form of 'Taiwan'

A beloved name with deep roots

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

she who is loved, one who is cherished

The appearance of something that has aged beautifully

A beloved name with deep roots

Diminutive of Dorothy, meaning 'gift of God'.