Popular Baby Names 1974

Classic names that peaked in 1974 — now making a comeback.

200 names3118 girl1523 boy

These 1974 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 (3118)Boy Names (1523)

Χριστόφορος, meaning 'bearer of Christ'.

Bitterness; sea of sorrow

Dark-skinned or black.

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

Scandinavian countries

God will uplift

she who brings victory

One who tames, subdues

Happiness, delight

Land; territory

From the valley

brave with a spear

unique, original

derived from the name 'Lana', which signifies light or illumination

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

Swahili-speaking regions

a combination of María and Teresa

Deriving from 'Birke', meaning 'birch tree'

There is a purpose

A variant of the name Chantelle, meaning 'stone' or 'boulder' in French.

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

A unique name with no specific historical meaning, often associated with individ

the road is good

Little girl or female child

Meaning 'little cellar' or 'tavern'.

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

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

A blend of the names Chela and Lena

Derived from James, meaning supplanter

white phantom; fair one

To tame or subdue.

Victory of the people

African American

Derived from combinations of Shan and -ita

darling, dear one

Born during the night

A variation of Trimika, which means "beloved"

A beloved name with deep roots

A name of Polynesian origin meaning 'the one who brings peace'

A beloved name with deep roots

Singer; to sing

जीवंतता (Jeevntta)

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

dear or beloved

A form of the name Tasia, which is derived from Anastasia, meaning 'resurrection

The one who is rich or abundant.

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

The one who is grateful

Karl - free man

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

A modern invented name

Noble, kind, or of noble birth

One who is adventurous or daring.

God's manifestation

Messenger; angelic

one who is from the moon

Messy hair or tangled hair

Jolene is a combination of the name 'Jo' meaning 'God is gracious' and the suffi

A small ornament or decorative item

strong, warrior

خَلِيمَة - means 'tolerant' or 'patient'

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

A name related to the goddess Durga

bearer of Christ

Swahili-speaking regions

Sweet, loved, beloved

A name derived from the French word 'charme' meaning 'charm'.

a child that is loved by all

a region or a modern city in Morocco

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

Bounty, generosity

from the forest

language: Means 'to be radiant' or 'to shine' in Sanskrit.

African American Vernacular English

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

God is my judge

noble, generous

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'.

Town with a fort

Light, illumination

Native American

A name often meaning 'life' or 'spirit'

from the island of Cyprus

God is my judge

There is no clear origin or widely recognized meaning for the name.

bringer of good fortune

The life, the brightness, the glimmer

Created name, possibly based on variation of LaShawn

free man, strong

the one who is loved

Derived from Lachelle; similar to Rachelle

Modern variation of 'Tenille' or 'Tanelle'

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

台灣; a form of 'Taiwan'

A beloved name with deep roots