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Classic names that peaked in 1979 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1979

  • 4,494 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1979
  • 3,267 girl names and 1,664 boy names are associated with 1979
  • Names from 1979 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981

Popular Girl Names 1979

164 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1979

#141
American↑ Rising
English
#173
Italy
manly, brave
#188
Hebrew
princess
#201
Spain
Spanish
#202
American
gift
#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
#344
Spain
Adventurous traveler.
#374
Roman
English
#379
Arabic↑ Rising
alive, living
#382
Italy
Derived from Marcus, meaning 'warlike'.
#410
Greek
Honeybee
#420
Hebrew↑ Rising
God is my oath
#428
Iran↑ Rising
king
#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
#483
Latin
Worthy of love
#500
USA
A variant of the name Roxane, meaning 'bright' or 'dawn'.
#500
Ireland
Irish
#502
American
A variant of the male name Kiff
#502
Finland
A form of Christina, meaning ‘follower of Christ’.
#502
American
derived from awakening or rebirth
#502
India
lock of hair
#502
Africa
A name with diverse cultural significance
#503
English
English
#504
American
A young woman, a maiden; derived from the Spanish 'chalan,' which denotes a young man.
#504
India
lovely, intelligent
#504
Italy
Latin
#504
Hebrew
he has heard
#505
Ghana
Father
#505
American
A variant of Cherise, meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'
#505
English
Light of the lake
#506
American
English
#506
American
Zulu
#506
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#507
American
A variation of Antoine
#508
Poland
Polish
#508
African
A beloved name with deep roots
#508
Italy
Italian
#509
Welsh↑ Rising
Welsh
#509
American
English
#509
American
English
#510
American
English
#510
Swahili-speaking countries
Meaning 'good fortune' or 'blessing'.
#511
American
Christian faith
#511
American
friendship
#513
American
Variant of Dawn
#513
Arabic
the steady; the unshakable
#513
American
English
#513
American
English
#513
American
Variation of the name Tonya, meaning 'priceless' or 'valuable'
#514
Nigeria
Igbo
#514
Swahili-speaking countries
First
#514
American
warrior
#514
Arabic
joyful
#515
China
阴 (yīn) - shadow or feminine aspect of nature
#516
English
to open, to bud
#516
American
English
#516
American
English
#516
American
God's gift
#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
American
meaning is often interpreted as 'a combination of Tya and Aisha, denoting life or living'
#520
American
Intended to symbolize the melodic aspects of music.
#521
Nigeria
Born on Sunday
#521
American
Variance of Geronda
#521
American
pure
#521
American
Possibly derived from African American Vernacular English; may combine 'Sham' and 'Meko.'
#521
American
English
#522
American
English
#523
American
Arabic
#524
Middle East
A beloved name with deep roots
#524
India
beautiful
#525
American
darling, dear one
#525
India
Sanskrit
#525
American
English
#526
American
English
#526
Hebrew
Hebrew
#527
American
Combination of the name La and Tisha, often considered to signify 'God is my witness'.
#527
American
English
#528
Polynesia
A name of Polynesian origin meaning 'the one who brings peace'
#528
African
a derived form of 'Lakeisha', meaning 'the greatest one'
#529
English
sword
#530
Scotland
Knowledge or wisdom.
#530
India
Oath, promise
#530
United Kingdom
A beloved name with deep roots
#531
American
A modern combination of 'Bree' and 'Anne', conveying meanings of exaltation and grace.
#532
Japanese
Japanese
#532
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#532
American
The essence of life
#532
American
Victory
#533
American
a variation of Sarah, meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman'
#534
India
Sanskrit
#534
American
one who is strong
#534
American
the one who is bold or brave
#534
American
Combination of Amanda and Marilyn
#534
China
snow
#535
France
(French) A variant of 'Jacques' meaning 'supplanter', derived from the Hebrew name 'Yaakov'.
#535
Latin
of Mars
#539
American
Heart; brave
#539
Africa
Mwezi tuu
#539
American
a blend of names with uncertain origins
#540
Spain
Drawn out of water
#540
American
a combination of 'Shar' from Sharlene or Sharon with 'Ronda'
#540
American
a combination of charm and beauty
#541
Hawaii
Hawaiian
#541
French
January
#541
Arab countries
seeker of knowledge
#542
Nigeria
Igbo
#542
Poland
violet flower
#543
American
A combination of key and Shonda, symbolizing uniqueness.
#543
American
English
#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
gift of God
#544
American
Variation of Sabrina
#544
American
English
#545
India
To be blessed
#545
American
origin or beginning
#546
American
a variant of the name 'Cameo', implying a distinctive or impressive character
#547
American
The name Shemika is often associated with an interpretation meaning 'a gift from God' or 'the one who is loved'.
#548
American
follower of Christ
#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
A loving or tender person.
#550
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#550
American
possibly a modern invention derived from various cultural influences.
#551
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#552
American
a form of the name Davon, meaning 'Greek origin'
#552
Sanskrit
light
#552
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#552
American
pure
#552
Spanish
Spanish
#552
American
a variant of the name Shante
#553
Chinese
white sand
#553
Japan
rich
#554
Italian
Italian
#554
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#554
American
African-American
#555
India
Sanskrit
#555
American
English
#556
American
English
#556
American
English
#557
English
Latin
#559
Greece
Greek
#559
Egypt
Beautiful Companion
#560
English
A beloved name with deep roots

Popular Boy Names 1979

83 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1979

#70
American↑ Rising
Western meadow
#141
American↑ Rising
English
#188
Hebrew
princess
#201
Spain
Spanish
#202
American
gift
#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
#344
Spain
Adventurous traveler.
#374
Roman
English
#379
Arabic↑ Rising
alive, living
#382
Italy
Derived from Marcus, meaning 'warlike'.
#420
Hebrew↑ Rising
God is my oath
#428
Iran↑ Rising
king
#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
#501
Spanish
young warrior
#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
#507
American
A variation of Antoine
#508
Italy
Italian
#509
Welsh↑ Rising
Welsh
#510
American
English
#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
God's gift
#517
English
Yahweh is salvation
#518
American
A shortened form of Melinda, which means 'honey' or 'sweet'
#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
#526
Hebrew
Hebrew
#527
USA
English
#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
English
sword
#529
Scotland
Son of William
#530
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#534
American
the one who is bold or brave
#534
Greece
Greek
#534
China
snow
#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
English
Cēat - A personal name, possibly meaning 'warrior'
#544
American
gift of God
#546
American
English
#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
India
Sanskrit
#555
USA
Of unknown meaning; possibly derived from 'Antonius'.
#555
American
Japanese
#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.

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