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'.

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

Swahili-speaking regions

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.

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

African American

Native American

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

The one who is grateful

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

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

The life, the brightness, the glimmer

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

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'.

from the town of Durville

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

A unique blend of names like 'Darryl' and 'A.'

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

Englishman’s estate

Oneness (of God)

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

A beloved name with deep roots

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

God is my judge

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'.

Follower of Demeter; one who belongs to the earth

handsome or good-looking

Slavic countries

後, あと (ato)

One who is memorable; a cherished person.

A term used to describe someone who is exceptionally fashionable or stylish.

A modern name variant, potentially derived from the name Shawn, signifying God is gracious.

Scottish Gaelic

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

variant of Rudi, meaning 'famous wolf'

a state of being in shock or dazed

A person who is generous or charitable.

to be victorious

from the land of Eógan, a given name.

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'

follower of Christ

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.

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'.

The king's peace