Popular Baby Names 1976

Classic names that peaked in 1976 — now making a comeback.

200 names3393 girl1702 boy

These 1976 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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God is gracious.

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

God will uplift

flourishing, long-lived

Derived from Marcus, meaning 'warlike'.

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 meadow

Swahili-speaking regions

victorious, people of victory

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'.

a variant of the name Jaan, which means 'God is gracious'

Swahili-speaking countries

Meaning 'wise' or 'sensible'

Derived from James, meaning supplanter

To tame or subdue.

African American

from the land of Kent

To be strong or to influence

the one who is bold or brave

Native American

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

The one who is grateful

to bring joy or happiness

One who loves or shows appreciation

Noble, kind, or of noble birth

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

strong, warrior

a child that is loved by all

Unique, singular.

Νεκτάριος

A diminutive form or variation of 'Teodoro', meaning 'gift of God'

a form of the name Davon, meaning 'Greek origin'

Town with a fort

God is my judge

related to the Old English word for 'beloved' or 'dear'

a name that could mean 'the place where the moons converge'

one who earns; one who is successful

The life, the brightness, the glimmer

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

to be tender or soft

descended from the 'Dark' or 'Black'.

victory of the people

Derived from Tawny; meaning 'golden brown'

brave power, hard power

אֵי בַּי - 'There is a house'

from the town of Durville

תַּבְּיִתָא, meaning 'gazelle'

The one who is considered wonderful or who brings joy.

born of the mind

Bearer of Christ.

a place of abundance or wealth

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

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

One who is cheerful and joyful.

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

Who is like God.

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

royal staff, staff of the Goths

Victory or protector

Strong, powerful

God is my judge

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 beloved name with deep roots

God is my judge

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

rose and beautiful

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

A beloved name with deep roots

from the name 'Donnan', meaning 'little brown one'

Native American

The name means 'valley'.

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

Supplanter, one who follows

A person who is generous or charitable.

Little sea; playful; maritime.

from the land of Eógan, a given name.

Slavic countries

a combination of the prefix 'Le' and the name Shawn, meaning 'God is gracious'

Courageous or Brave

God is gracious