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

Land; territory

brave with a spear

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

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

A variant of the male name Kiff

derived from awakening or rebirth

A name with diverse cultural significance

Swahili-speaking regions

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

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

Little girl or female child

Christian faith

Variant of Dawn

the steady; the unshakable

Variation of the name Tonya, meaning 'priceless' or 'valuable'

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

Swahili-speaking countries

Derived from James, meaning supplanter

derived from Latrice, meaning 'noble' or 'noblewoman'

to rise, to excel

meaning is often interpreted as 'a combination of Tya and Aisha, denoting life or living'

Possibly derived from African American Vernacular English; may combine 'Sham' and 'Meko.'

Derived from combinations of Shan and -ita

A beloved name with deep roots

A variation of Trimika, which means "beloved"

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

a derived form of 'Lakeisha', meaning 'the greatest one'

Knowledge or wisdom.

जीवंतता (Jeevntta)

A beloved name with deep roots

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 essence of life

The one who is rich or abundant.

the one who is bold or brave

Combination of Amanda and Marilyn

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'.

A modern invented name

God's manifestation

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

Combination of the names La and Shondria; possibly influenced by the name Sandra, meaning 'defender'

Variation of Sabrina

A small ornament or decorative item

خَلِيمَة - means 'tolerant' or 'patient'

A name related to the goddess Durga

a modern twist on the name Regina, meaning 'queen'

a region or a modern city in Morocco

A beloved name with deep roots

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

a variant of the name Shante

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

African American Vernacular English

A beloved name with deep roots

African-American

God is my judge

noble, generous

Derived from Shoshana, meaning 'lily' or 'rose'

from the island of Cyprus

God is my judge

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

The protector, the keeper; someone who preserves or guards

A beloved name with deep roots

A mix of peace and a broader context.

A modern name, potentially a variation of 'Tanika', which may derive from the name 'Tanya' or 'Tana'.

bringer of good fortune

The life, the brightness, the glimmer

A variant of Laquesha, often associated with lakes or water.

Created name, possibly based on variation of LaShawn

free man, strong

Modern variation of 'Tenille' or 'Tanelle'

神, kami meaning 'god' or 'spirit'; 花, ka meaning 'flower'

Next to the door

A unique or modern feminine name with no specific definition.

the one who is loved

a variant of the name Tamika; a construction of the name Tamara

Daughter of the powerful

Swahili-speaking regions

台灣; a form of 'Taiwan'

A beloved name with deep roots

Native American

She who brings moonlight.

A beloved name with deep roots

heavenly or celestial

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'

Scottish Gaelic