Names of the 1970s
Every name below is ranked from real US records. At their peak means the 1970s were the name's strongest decade in 130 years; the second list carries names that were thriving here on their way somewhere else.
At their peak in this decade
Kimberly Michelle Angela Amy Rebecca Shannon April Cassandra Holly Monica Stacey Stacy Tabitha Tonya Alison Brandi Brandy Christy Felicia Jenny Katrina Kelli Kristi Kristina Kristy Misty Tanya Adrienne Aimee Amie Cara Charity Christa Christi Christie Deana Jami Jenifer Jodie Katina Keisha Keri Kerri Kristie Lara Latasha Latonya Lesley Mandy Mindy Nikki Rachelle Raquel Shana
Jason Brian Chad Jamie Shawn Timothy Brad Derrick Jaime Joel Lance Carey Cedric Clint Heath Jermaine Marlon Orlando
Also strong in the 1970s
Jennifer Lisa Elizabeth Heather Kim Christine Julie Katherine Kelly Maria Sarah Tammy Tracy Amanda Anna Carrie Crystal Dana Danielle Dawn Denise Diana Erica Jill Lori
Michael Kevin Todd Christopher David Hector Jeffrey Scott Steven Victor Anthony James Jonathan Leslie Mark Nathan Stephen Tony Andrew Bryan Daniel Jose Joseph
Names that come backThe hundred-year rule