Popular Baby Names 1974

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

200 names3122 girl1526 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.

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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

flourishing, long-lived

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

she who brings victory

One who tames, subdues

Happiness, delight

From the valley

Swahili-speaking regions

Deriving from 'Birke', meaning 'birch tree'

There is a purpose

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'.

Derived from James, meaning supplanter

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

strong, warrior

bearer of Christ

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'.

Town with a fort

God is my judge

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

The one who is considered wonderful or who brings joy.

born of the mind

Bearer of Christ.

a place of abundance or wealth

counsel, advisor

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'.

A beloved name with deep roots

I have found it

Englishman’s estate

appointed by 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

royal staff, staff of the Goths

Victory or protector

God is my judge

A tree with a medicinal value

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from Old English 'sceaft' meaning 'slope' or 'bank', and 'tun' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'.

The name Mondre is often associated with modernity and uniqueness.

Follower of Demeter; one who belongs to the earth

handsome or good-looking

後, あと (ato)

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 variant of the name Rasa, meaning 'talented' or 'skilled'

A beloved name with deep roots

a sudden and violent storm

Ruler of the home

A variant of Jaime, meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows'.

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'

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

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

based on the name Jason, meaning 'healer'

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