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Classic names that peaked in 1977 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1977

  • 4,573 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1977
  • 3,412 girl names and 1,645 boy names are associated with 1977
  • Names from 1977 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979

Popular Girl Names 1977

160 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1977

#139
Spanish
Spanish
#140
Spain
God is gracious.
#141
American↑ Rising
English
#143
Hebrew
Gift of God
#173
Italy
manly, brave
#218
Hebrew
Hebrew
#231
Spanish↑ Rising
Hebrew
#245
Hebrew
God will uplift
#263
Arabic
flourishing, long-lived
#276
Spanish
farmer
#297
Spain
Free man
#313
Italian
enduring
#330
Greece
To tame
#374
Roman
English
#379
Arabic↑ Rising
alive, living
#382
Italy
Derived from Marcus, meaning 'warlike'.
#394
American
Derived from the surname meaning 'firebrand' or 'son of Ty,' from Old French 'dis' meaning 'smoky’.
#406
American↑ Rising
English
#410
Greek
Honeybee
#411
Latin
she who brings victory
#438
Hebrew
Peace
#451
American↑ Rising
The name is derived from the holly tree, symbolizing protection and peace.
#500
Italy
Land; territory
#500
USA
A variant of the name Roxane, meaning 'bright' or 'dawn'.
#500
Ireland
Irish
#500
Japan
Japanese
#501
American
English
#501
Italian
brave with a spear
#501
American
derived from the name 'Lana', which signifies light or illumination
#502
American
A variant of the male name Kiff
#502
American
derived from awakening or rebirth
#502
India
lock of hair
#502
Africa
A name with diverse cultural significance
#503
English
English
#504
India
lovely, intelligent
#504
Hebrew
he has heard
#505
Swahili-speaking regions
precious, dear
#505
Ghana
Father
#506
English
stranger
#506
American
English
#506
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#507
American
A variation of Antoine
#508
African
A beloved name with deep roots
#508
American
A variant of the name Chantelle, meaning 'stone' or 'boulder' in French.
#509
American
English
#509
American
English
#510
South America
Little girl or female child
#511
American
Christian faith
#513
American
Variant of Dawn
#513
Arabic
the steady; the unshakable
#513
American
English
#513
American
Variation of the name Tonya, meaning 'priceless' or 'valuable'
#514
American
Variant of Damon, meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue'.
#514
Swahili-speaking countries
First
#514
American
warrior
#516
English
to open, to bud
#516
American
English
#516
American
Derived from James, meaning supplanter
#516
American
twin
#517
Arabic
Arabic
#517
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#518
American
A shortened form of Melinda, which means 'honey' or 'sweet'
#519
American
derived from Latrice, meaning 'noble' or 'noblewoman'
#519
Mexico
Nahuatl
#519
English
English
#520
American
to rise, to excel
#520
Chinese
#520
American
meaning is often interpreted as 'a combination of Tya and Aisha, denoting life or living'
#521
Italy
Italian
#521
American
Possibly derived from African American Vernacular English; may combine 'Sham' and 'Meko.'
#521
American
Derived from combinations of Shan and -ita
#521
American
English
#522
American
English
#523
American
Arabic
#523
American
calm, peaceful
#524
Middle East
A beloved name with deep roots
#526
American
English
#526
American
A variation of Trimika, which means "beloved"
#526
Greece
Greek
#527
American
Combination of the name La and Tisha, often considered to signify 'God is my witness'.
#527
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#527
American
English
#528
Spanish
A beloved name with deep roots
#528
African
a derived form of 'Lakeisha', meaning 'the greatest one'
#529
Latin
the scales
#530
Scotland
Knowledge or wisdom.
#530
United Kingdom
A beloved name with deep roots
#531
American
a name that could be interpreted as 'high view' or related to elevation
#531
American
A modern combination of 'Bree' and 'Anne', conveying meanings of exaltation and grace.
#531
English
dear or beloved
#531
American
A form of the name Tasia, which is derived from Anastasia, meaning 'resurrection'
#532
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#532
American
The essence of life
#532
American
Victory
#532
American
The one who is rich or abundant.
#534
India
Sanskrit
#534
American
the one who is bold or brave
#534
Greece
Dove
#534
American
Combination of Amanda and Marilyn
#535
American
Combination of Carol and Lynn, often associated with meanings of 'free man' and 'lake'.
#535
Native American
believed to mean 'daughter of the stars' or 'environment where water flows'.
#538
American
A modern invented name
#539
American
Heart; brave
#539
Africa
Mwezi tuu
#540
French
light, pure
#540
American
a combination of 'Shar' from Sharlene or Sharon with 'Ronda'
#540
American
a combination of charm and beauty
#540
English
God's manifestation
#541
Hawaii
Hawaiian
#541
French
January
#542
Poland
violet flower
#543
American
English
#543
American
Messy hair or tangled hair
#544
American
Combination of the names La and Shondria; possibly influenced by the name Sandra, meaning 'defender'
#544
American
a variant of the name Laquanda
#544
American
Variation of Sabrina
#544
American
English
#544
English
A small ornament or decorative item
#545
India
To be blessed
#545
Arabic
خَلِيمَة - means 'tolerant' or 'patient'
#546
American
a variant of the name 'Cameo', implying a distinctive or impressive character
#548
Arabic
True believer
#548
American
a modern twist on the name Regina, meaning 'queen'
#548
American
Hebrew
#549
Spanish
Chiquia often means 'little' or 'small', derived from 'chico'.
#550
Greece
Greek
#550
Nigerian
Noble
#550
American
Heavenly
#550
Arabic
a region or a modern city in Morocco
#550
Hebrew
Bitterness.
#550
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#552
American
a form of the name Davon, meaning 'Greek origin'
#552
Sanskrit
light
#552
Spanish
Spanish
#552
American
a variant of the name Shante
#553
Chinese
white sand
#553
Indian
language: Means 'to be radiant' or 'to shine' in Sanskrit.
#554
Italian
Italian
#554
American
African American Vernacular English
#554
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#554
American
African-American
#555
Arabic
noble, generous
#555
American
Derived from Shoshana, meaning 'lily' or 'rose'
#556
USA
Xhosa
#556
American
English
#556
American
English
#557
English
Latin
#557
American
English
#557
Israel
fruitful
#559
American
English
#559
American
English
#560
Ireland
Irish
#560
Uncertain
There is no clear origin or widely recognized meaning for the name.
#561
Arabic
The protector, the keeper; someone who preserves or guards
#562
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#563
American
Variation of Devine or Devan, associated with 'poet' or 'bard'.
#563
English
A mix of peace and a broader context.
#563
India
Noble
#563
Persian
Princess or noblewoman
#563
American
A modern name, potentially a variation of 'Tanika', which may derive from the name 'Tanya' or 'Tana'.

Popular Boy Names 1977

83 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1977

#70
American↑ Rising
Western meadow
#139
Spanish
Spanish
#140
Spain
God is gracious.
#141
American↑ Rising
English
#143
Hebrew
Gift of God
#218
Hebrew
Hebrew
#231
Spanish↑ Rising
Hebrew
#245
Hebrew
God will uplift
#263
Arabic
flourishing, long-lived
#276
Spanish
farmer
#297
Spain
Free man
#313
Italian
enduring
#330
Greece
To tame
#374
Roman
English
#379
Arabic↑ Rising
alive, living
#382
Italy
Derived from Marcus, meaning 'warlike'.
#394
American
Derived from the surname meaning 'firebrand' or 'son of Ty,' from Old French 'dis' meaning 'smoky’.
#406
American↑ Rising
English
#411
Latin
she who brings victory
#438
Hebrew
Peace
#451
American↑ Rising
The name is derived from the holly tree, symbolizing protection and peace.
#501
Nigeria
Yoruba
#501
Scottish
from the meadow
#504
Hebrew
he has heard
#505
Swahili-speaking regions
precious, dear
#505
Ghana
Father
#505
American
English
#505
Italy
victorious, people of victory
#506
Germanic
Deriving from 'Birke', meaning 'birch tree'
#506
Hebrew
Hebrew
#506
American
English
#506
Hebrew
There is a purpose
#507
American
A variation of Antoine
#509
American
A unique name with no specific historical meaning, often associated with individuality and modernity.
#514
American
Variant of Damon, meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue'.
#514
Estonia
a variant of the name Jaan, which means 'God is gracious'
#514
Swahili-speaking countries
First
#514
Turkey
Meaning 'wise' or 'sensible'
#516
English
to open, to bud
#516
American
Derived from James, meaning supplanter
#516
American
twin
#518
American
A shortened form of Melinda, which means 'honey' or 'sweet'
#519
Greece
To tame or subdue.
#520
Chinese
#521
African
African American
#521
American
from the land of Kent
#523
Korea
Korean
#524
Italy
Italian
#524
Italy
little saint
#527
Africa
To be strong or to influence
#527
American
Combination of the name La and Tisha, often considered to signify 'God is my witness'.
#529
Welsh
Welsh
#532
Arabic
Arabic
#532
Uzbekistan
Turkic
#534
American
the one who is bold or brave
#534
Greece
Dove
#534
Greece
Greek
#535
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#535
Native American
believed to mean 'daughter of the stars' or 'environment where water flows'.
#536
Middle East
The one who is grateful
#538
American
to bring joy or happiness
#539
Tanzania
One who loves or shows appreciation
#540
French
light, pure
#541
French
January
#543
American
English
#545
American
strong, warrior
#546
American
English
#546
American
Hebrew
#549
Arabic
Unique, singular.
#550
Ancient Rome
little warrior
#551
Greece
Νεκτάριος
#551
Spanish
A diminutive form or variation of 'Teodoro', meaning 'gift of God'
#552
American
a form of the name Davon, meaning 'Greek origin'
#555
American
Japanese
#556
English
Town with a fort
#557
China
如顺
#559
American
English
#560
USA
related to the Old English word for 'beloved' or 'dear'
#560
China
富全 (Fùquán) - Rich and complete; abundance and wholeness.
#560
American
a name that could mean 'the place where the moons converge'
#563
American
Variation of Devine or Devan, associated with 'poet' or 'bard'.
#563
Persian
Princess or noblewoman
#564
Arabic
one who earns; one who is successful

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