Popular Baby Names 1978

Classic names that peaked in 1978 — now making a comeback.

200 names3362 girl1538 boy
These 1978 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
Wesley
Boy
English-speaking countries
Western meadow
#70
Abraham
Boy
[English
This name may be viewed either as meaning "father of many" in Hebrew or else as a contraction of ABRAM (1) and הָמוֹן (hamon) "many, multitude".
#218
Rafael
Boy
[Spanish
Form of RAPHAEL.
#231
Jeremy
Boy
English
God will uplift
#245
Derek
Boy
English-speaking countries
the people's ruler
#271
Jorge
Boy
Spanish
farmer
#276
Francisco
Boy
Spain
Free man
#297
Dante
Boy
Italian
enduring
#313
Damien
Boy
Greece
To tame
#330
Titus
Boy
Roman
Roman praenomen, or given name, which is of unknown meaning, possibly related to Latin titulus "title of honour". It is more likely of Oscan origin, since it was borne by the legendary Sabine king Titus Tatius.... [more]
#374
Marco
Boy
Italy
Derived from Marcus, meaning 'warlike'.
#382
Solomon
Boy
Hebrew
Peace
#438
Erik
Boy
Sweden
Means 'eternal ruler' or 'ever-ruler' from the elements 'ei' (ever) and 'rikr' (ruler).
#454
Bo
Boy
Chinese
In Chinese, it can mean 'to conquer' (博), 'wave' (波), or 'precious' (宝) depending on the characters used.; Derived from Scandinavian roots meaning 'to live' or 'to dwell'.
#479
Chioke
Boy
Nigeria
God's strength.
#500
Abiodun
Boy
Nigeria
Yoruba
#501
Demel
Boy
Scottish
from the meadow
#501
Simeon
Boy
Hebrew
he has heard
#504
Aba
Unisex
Ghana
Father
#505
Nicolino
Boy
Italy
victorious, people of victory
#505
Ehron
Boy
Hebrew-speaking countries
singer, song
#506
Octavis
Boy
American
Eighth
#506
Shawndale
Unisex
American
A compound name, combining 'Shawn' with 'dale', meaning 'valley'.
#506
Thalmus
Boy
Hebrew-speaking countries
There is a purpose
#506
Antwan
Boy
American
A variation of Antoine
#507
Rodolfo
Boy
Italy
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of RUDOLF. This is the name of the hero in Puccini's opera 'La Bohème' (1896).
#508
Jarvas
Boy
Estonia
a variant of the name Jaan, which means 'God is gracious'
#514
Kwanza
Unisex
Swahili-speaking countries
First
#514
Rahsan
Boy
Turkey
Meaning 'wise' or 'sensible'
#514
Jaimey
Unisex
American
Derived from James, meaning supplanter
#516
Joshewa
Boy
English-speaking countries
Yahweh is salvation
#517
Daimeon
Boy
Greece
To tame or subdue.
#519
Nicholes
Boy
American
victory of the people
#520
Ping
Unisex
[Chinese]
From Chinese 平 (píng) meaning "level, even, peaceful". Other characters can also form this name.
#520
Kentwan
Boy
American
from the land of Kent
#521
Woo
Boy
Korea
A common surname; also means 'rain' when used as a word.
#523
Delbreco
Boy
Italy
Of unclear origin, possibly a combination of 'Del' meaning 'of' and 'Brec' or 'Breco'.
#524
Santini
Boy
Italy
little saint
#524
Laterrance
Boy
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#525
Kindu
Boy
Africa
To be strong or to influence
#527
Brishen
Boy
Welsh
the one who brings joy
#529
Willison
Boy
Scotland
Son of William
#529
Deray
Boy
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#530
Jamiyl
Boy
Arabic
handsome, beautiful
#532
Turon
Boy
Uzbekistan
Turkic
#532
Jonas
Boy
Greece
Dove.; To be a dove or pigeon.
#534
Theus
Boy
Greece
God of the heavens, divine
#534
Demion
Boy
English-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#535
Jacquis
Boy
France
(French) A variant of 'Jacques' meaning 'supplanter', derived from the Hebrew name 'Yaakov'.
#535
Tarl
Boy
American
to bring joy or happiness
#538
Nyerere
Boy
Tanzania
One who loves or shows appreciation
#539
Moises
Boy
Spain
Drawn out of water
#540
Janvier
Unisex
French-speaking countries
January
#541
Lavar
Boy
American
to shine brightly
#543
Nate
Boy
English-speaking countries
gift of God
#544
Antrone
Boy
American
strong, warrior
#545
Demorrio
Boy
American
A modern creation, potentially derived from names like 'Damon' and 'Mario'.
#546
Tobius
Boy
American
God is good
#546
Waheed
Boy
Arabic
Unique, singular.
#549
Nectarios
Boy
Greece
Of nectar; relating to the gods.
#551
Teco
Boy
Spanish
A diminutive form or variation of 'Teodoro', meaning 'gift of God'
#551
Davone
Boy
American
a form of the name Davon, meaning 'Greek origin'
#552
Kenjuan
Boy
American
Healthy and strong
#555
Dunstan
Boy
English
Town with a fort
#556
Rushun
Boy
China
As smooth; As it should be
#557
Jermane
Boy
American
brother, or from Germany
#559
Dewyne
Boy
USA
related to the Old English word for 'beloved' or 'dear'
#560
Fuquan
Boy
China
Fùquán) - Rich and complete; abundance and wholeness.
#560
Nacoma
Boy
American
a name that could mean 'the place where the moons converge'
#560
Deavin
Boy
American
Variation of Devine or Devan, associated with 'poet' or 'bard'.
#563
Shah
Boy
Persian-speaking countries
Princess or noblewoman
#563
Kasib
Boy
Arabic
one who earns; one who is successful
#564
Ramee
Unisex
Arabic-speaking regions
receiver
#566
Sanchez
Boy
Spain
sacred
#567
Tramayne
Boy
American
from the village
#568
Mohammad
Boy
Arabic
Praiseworthy.
#574
Dayon
Boy
English
Daybreak, Dawn; From the day, light
#575
Kerick
Boy
USA
descended from the 'Dark' or 'Black'.
#575
Myrone
Boy
American
myrtle
#575
Fabain
Boy
France
French
#580
Nichalaus
Boy
Greece
victory of the people
#581
Tawon
Boy
American
Derived from Tawny; meaning 'golden brown'
#581
Jaime
Unisex
Spanish-speaking countries
supplanter
#583
Rechard
Boy
English-speaking countries
brave power, hard power
#583
Ebay
Boy
Israel
There is a house'
#586
Jerud
Boy
Arabic
Strong; powerful
#586
Eldrin
Boy
English-speaking countries
old, wise ruler
#594
Demille
Boy
French
Of the mill
#597
Arvelle
Boy
American
The one who is considered wonderful or who brings joy.
#598
Jamie
Unisex
English-speaking countries
Supplanter
#599
Javas
Boy
American
Possibly derived from Java, either representing the Indonesian island or inspired by the programming language.
#601
Centwane
Boy
South Africa
one who is a protector or guardian
#603
Ripal
Boy
India
To pluck or gather
#603
Paulos
Boy
Greece
Small
#604
Keshaun
Boy
American
Pure, chief
#605
Kamien
Boy
Poland
Stone
#605
Tao
Boy
China
Peach
#606
Toron
Boy
Hebrew
Strong; bull
#608
Cornellius
Boy
Latin
Latin
#611
Lavarr
Boy
American
Variant of the name Lavare which means 'to wash' in Latin.
#611
Lemarco
Boy
American
from the sea
#612
Kawaski
Boy
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#613
Jevon
Boy
American
A modern variant of the name Jevan derived from the Welsh name Iefan.
#614
Duron
Boy
Spanish-speaking countries
It may derive from 'durable' or 'hard', implying strength and resilience.
#615
Jerimie
Boy
Hebrew-speaking countries
appointed by God
#624
Tario
Boy
Spain
Deliberate; to take a route
#624
Starbuck
Boy
English-speaking countries
Starlit stream or brook.
#625
Afrim
Boy
Albania
One who is cheerful and joyful.
#626
Jimar
Boy
Somalia
one who is knowledgeable
#627
Ronzell
Boy
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#627
Travus
Boy
American
Crossing
#627
Chinua
Boy
Nigeria
God's own
#629
Gregorios
Boy
Greece
Watchful
#630
Aalon
Boy
USA
A beloved name with deep roots
#631
Mikhail
Boy
Russia
Who is like God.
#631
Nichlous
Boy
Greece
victory of the people
#635
Octabio
Boy
Latin
the name can be interpreted as referring to the number eight or things associated with eight.
#635
Gustavo
Boy
Spain
royal staff, staff of the Goths
#636
Chamel
Unisex
Arabic
to have a specific character
#637
Romone
Boy
American
Strong, powerful
#638
Mondre
Boy
American
The name Mondre is often associated with modernity and uniqueness.
#643
Lawarren
Boy
American
A modern blend or variation of 'Lawrence' or 'Warren'.
#644
Labrian
Boy
American
A name that may be inspired by the word 'labyrinth,' suggesting complexity or depth.
#645
Jonanthan
Boy
Hebrew
God has given
#652
Antar
Boy
Arabic
Male lion
#653
Oved
Boy
Hebrew
servant
#655
Deshannon
Unisex
American
A combination of the prefix 'De-' meaning 'of' and the name 'Shannon', which means 'old river'.
#660
Un
Unisex
Korean
grace
#662
Nikitas
Boy
Greece
Victorious.
#663
Smauel
Boy
Hebrew
God has heard.
#663
Oluseyi
Boy
Nigeria
God has done this for me.
#664
Alain
Boy
France
French form of ALAN.
#665
Zebulah
Boy
Hebrew
gift from God
#667
Aeron
Boy
Welsh
berry, fruit
#668
Rahsaan
Boy
American
A variant of the name Rasa, meaning 'talented' or 'skilled'
#670
Alpesh
Boy
India
Gujarati
#671
Danan
Boy
Irish
from the name 'Donnan', meaning 'little brown one'
#671
Marreo
Boy
Spain
from the marsh or swamp
#672
Niclas
Boy
Sweden
Victory of the people
#672
Jolon
Boy
Native American
The name means 'valley'.
#673
Theofilos
Boy
Greece
Lover of God
#673
Jorje
Boy
Spain
farmer, earthworker
#674
Timotheus
Boy
Greek
One who honors God
#674
Dialo
Boy
African
To speak
#678
Tian
Unisex
China
Heaven
#678
Jenner
Boy
United Kingdom
juniper tree
#684
Tornell
Boy
Sweden
thunder
#684
Ahmad
Boy
Arabic
highly praised
#685
Jame
Boy
English-speaking countries
Supplanter, one who follows
#685
Marguette
Boy
French-speaking countries
pearl
#685
Taurice
Boy
American
Derived from the name 'Taurus', symbolizing strength and reliability.
#685
Hassan
Boy
[Arabic
Means "beautifier, improver" in Arabic. Hassan ibn Thabit was a 7th-century poet who was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
#688
Nicklus
Boy
American
victorious people
#688
Rashawd
Boy
American
Variant of Rashad, meaning 'good fortune' or 'success'
#688
Taurus
Boy
Latin
Latin
#688
Yun
Unisex
China
From Chinese 云 (yún) meaning "cloud" or 允 (yǔn) meaning "allow, consent", as well as other Chinese characters which are pronounced in a similar way.
#688
Marell
Boy
American
Little sea; playful; maritime.
#689
Aquarius
Unisex
Latin
water bearer
#698
Dumaka
Boy
African
Courageous or Brave
#700
Haralabos
Boy
Greece
to be a protector of the city
#700
Jonthomas
Boy
American
God is gracious
#701
Markiee
Boy
American
A variant of Mark, often used as a modern or unique twist.
#701
Hillery
Unisex
American
From the hill
#702
Lazerick
Boy
American
a variation of Lazarus, meaning 'God has helped'
#703
Sahwn
Boy
American
A variation of 'Shawn', meaning 'God is gracious'.
#703
Arnab
Boy
India
rabbits, water
#706
Reimundo
Boy
Spanish
wise protector
#708
Rashem
Boy
Middle Eastern countries
One who brings good news
#708
Devang
Boy
India
god-like
#712
Teon
Boy
Greek
Teon (Θεόν) means 'god' or 'divine'.
#712
Gered
Boy
Welsh
brave with a spear
#713
Harilaos
Boy
Greece
Charilaos) - Joyful grace.
#716
Java
Unisex
Indonesia
from the island of Java
#718
Jemon
Boy
India
Hindi
#719
Rhasheen
Boy
Ireland
Little Rose
#720
Philson
Boy
American
Son of Philip
#721
Tiso
Boy
Italian
a form of the name Tiziano, meaning 'of the Titans'
#721
Jeriod
Boy
American
Spear ruler
#722
Ibin
Boy
Arabic
son of
#723
Jasun
Boy
English
based on the name Jason, meaning 'healer'
#723
Kaimi
Unisex
Hawaii
The hidden one
#723
Colley
Boy
United Kingdom
victorious people
#729
Manuell
Boy
Spain
God is with us
#733
Jamieson
Boy
United Kingdom
Son of Jamie
#735
Emmanouel
Boy
Greece
God is with us
#736
Ramie
Unisex
English-speaking countries
Noble protector
#737
Aron
Boy
Hebrew
Exalted, high mountain, or bearer of Light
#740
Jemond
Boy
American
Variant of names derived from 'Jem' or 'Jamon', meaning 'healer' or 'to be a healer'
#741
Learon
Boy
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#741
Jerramy
Boy
English
Solemnly buried
#742
Curry
Boy
English
from the place where curries are made
#743
Devanand
Boy
Sanskrit
God's joy; bliss of God
#744
Dilanjan
Boy
India
One who is dedicated to helping others
#745
Damaine
Boy
American
a variant of the name Damien; 'to tame' or 'subdue'
#747
Hillory
Unisex
American
A variation of Hillary, meaning 'cheerful' or 'happy'.
#747
Tavarres
Boy
American
descendant of Tavares, a surname of nobility
#749
Joshoua
Boy
Hebrew
Yahweh is salvation
#751
Brock
Boy
English-speaking countries
badger
#752
Hristos
Boy
Greece
Christós) - anointed one, Messiah
#752
Soctt
Boy
American
From the South
#752