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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Bitterness; sea of sorrow

Dark-skinned or black.

God is gracious.

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

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

Land; territory

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

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

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

Victory of the people

Derived from combinations of Shan and -ita

Born during the night

A variation of Trimika, which means "beloved"

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

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 'lake'.

Native American

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

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

A modern invented name

God's manifestation

Messenger; angelic

Heavenly or divine

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 suffix '-lene,' commonly associated with beau

A small ornament or decorative item

خَلِيمَة - means 'tolerant' or 'patient'

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

A name related to the goddess Durga

Swahili-speaking regions

Sweet, loved, beloved

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

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

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

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'.

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

From the land of laurel; crowned with laurel

台灣; a form of 'Taiwan'

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

she who is loved, one who is cherished

The appearance of something that has aged beautifully

Diminutive of Dorothy, meaning 'gift of God'.

A name derived from the word 'raka', meaning 'moon'.

a modern compound name possibly derived from 'Sharon' and 'Alondra', meaning 'a plain' and 'lark' respectively.

A diminutive form of Tanya, meaning 'fairy queen'

Buffey is a diminutive or affectionate form of the name 'Buffy,' relating to a friendly or cheerful demeanor.

a variant of the name 'Doria', meaning 'of the sea' or 'from the sea'

Modern combination name, typically meaning 'fashionable' or 'graceful'.

Of Demeter; belonging to the earth.

Combination of Ty and Lina, suggesting a delicate or lovely aspect

a modern name, likely of African-American origin; no specific meaning