Popular Baby Names 1979

Classic names that peaked in 1979 — now making a comeback.

200 names3392 girl1722 boy

These 1979 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 will uplift

the people's ruler

Adventurous traveler.

Derived from Marcus, meaning 'warlike'.

The name is derived from the holly tree, symbolizing protection and peace.

Means 'eternal ruler' or 'ever-ruler' from the elements 'ei' (ever) and 'rikr' (ruler).

God's strength.

from the meadow

A young woman, a maiden; derived from the Spanish 'chalan,' which denotes a young man.

victorious, people of victory

A variation of Antoine

a variant of the name Jaan, which means 'God is gracious'

Swahili-speaking countries

Meaning 'wise' or 'sensible'

to open, to bud

Yahweh is salvation

A shortened form of Melinda, which means 'honey' or 'sweet'

victory of the people

from the land of Kent

A beloved name with deep roots

To be strong or to influence

Combination of the name La and Tisha, often considered to signify 'God is my witness'.

A beloved name with deep roots

the one who is bold or brave

A beloved name with deep roots

(French) A variant of 'Jacques' meaning 'supplanter', derived from the Hebrew name 'Yaakov'.

to bring joy or happiness

One who loves or shows appreciation

Drawn out of water

Cēat - A personal name, possibly meaning 'warrior'

Unique, singular.

Νεκτάριος

A diminutive form or variation of 'Teodoro', meaning 'gift of God'

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

Of unknown meaning; possibly derived from 'Antonius'.

brother, or from Germany

A beloved name with deep roots

related to the Old English word for 'beloved' or 'dear'

富全 (Fùquán) - Rich and complete; abundance and wholeness.

a name that could mean 'the place where the moons converge'

Variation of Devine or Devan, associated with 'poet' or 'bard'.

Princess or noblewoman

one who earns; one who is successful

child of the village

from the village

A beloved name with deep roots

descended from the 'Dark' or 'Black'.

male, manly, brave

victory of the people

Derived from Tawny; meaning 'golden brown'

from the Alder tree

brave power, hard power

אֵי בַּי - 'There is a house'

Strong; powerful

תַּבְּיִתָא, meaning 'gazelle'

old, wise ruler

one who is a protector or guardian

To pluck or gather

Derived from Quinton, meaning 'the fifth'.

A beloved name with deep roots

hollow or cauldron

God is my light

A variation of the name 'Jermal', meaning 'to be strong'

One who is cheerful and joyful.

one who is knowledgeable

A beloved name with deep roots

A variant of the name Ronald, meaning 'rules with counsel'

A beloved name with deep roots

Who is like God.

victory of the people

the name can be interpreted as referring to the number eight or things associated with eight.

to have a specific character

Strong, powerful

A beloved name with deep roots

Middle Eastern countries

of Jesus, God saves

God is my judge

possessor of good

God has done this for me.

derived from the name Tramaine

from the name 'Donnan', meaning 'little brown one'

from the marsh or swamp

Victory of the people

Native American

The name means 'valley'.

One who honors God

bringer of light

Supplanter, one who follows

victorious people

Variant of Rashad, meaning 'good fortune' or 'success'

Little sea; playful; maritime.

Follower of Christ

A modern and rare masculine name, with no established meaning.

Courageous or Brave

to be a protector of the city

God is gracious

Lucas: 'from Lucania' or 'light'.

A variant of Mark, often used as a modern or unique twist.

a variation of Lazarus, meaning 'God has helped'

A variation of 'Shawn', meaning 'God is gracious'.