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  1. Popular Boy Names 1978

Classic names that peaked in 1978 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1978

  • 4,601 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1978
  • 3,409 girl names and 1,645 boy names are associated with 1978
  • Names from 1978 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980

Popular Boy Names 1978

80 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1978

#70
American↑ Rising
Western meadow
#141
American↑ Rising
English
#218
Hebrew
Hebrew
#231
Spanish↑ Rising
Hebrew
#245
Hebrew
God will uplift
#271
English↑ Rising
the people's ruler
#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'.
#411
Latin
she who brings victory
#438
Hebrew
Peace
#451
American↑ Rising
The name is derived from the holly tree, symbolizing protection and peace.
#454
Sweden
Means 'eternal ruler' or 'ever-ruler' from the elements 'ei' (ever) and 'rikr' (ruler).
#472
Italy
reborn
#479
Chinese↑ Rising
Chinese
#500
Nigeria
God's strength.
#501
Nigeria
Yoruba
#501
Scottish
from the meadow
#504
American
A young woman, a maiden; derived from the Spanish 'chalan,' which denotes a young man.
#504
Hebrew
he has heard
#505
Ghana
Father
#505
Italy
victorious, people of victory
#506
Hebrew
Hebrew
#506
American
Eighth
#506
American
English
#506
Hebrew
There is a purpose
#507
American
A variation of Antoine
#508
Italy
Italian
#509
Welsh↑ Rising
Welsh
#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
#517
English
Yahweh is salvation
#518
American
A shortened form of Melinda, which means 'honey' or 'sweet'
#519
Greece
To tame or subdue.
#520
Chinese
#521
American
from the land of Kent
#523
Korea
Korean
#524
Italy
Italian
#524
Italy
little saint
#525
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#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
#529
Scotland
Son of William
#530
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#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
France
(French) A variant of 'Jacques' meaning 'supplanter', derived from the Hebrew name 'Yaakov'.
#538
American
to bring joy or happiness
#539
Tanzania
One who loves or shows appreciation
#540
Spain
Drawn out of water
#541
French
January
#543
American
English
#544
American
gift of God
#545
American
strong, warrior
#546
American
English
#546
American
Hebrew
#549
Arabic
Unique, singular.
#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
brother, or from Germany
#560
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#560
USA
related to the Old English word for 'beloved' or 'dear'
#560
China
富全 (Fùquán) - Rich and complete; abundance and wholeness.