Some of these names such as Karen and Susan Todd and Chad have taken on new meaning from being associated with current memes.
Most popular male names in the 1970s. Along with Karen other 1970s baby names that remain in the US Top 1000 include Brian Gregory Heather Jennifer Kevin Kimberly Melissa. Devin Dwight Daniel David. The top girls name Sarah had been moving up steadily over the past three decades.
Popular boys names didnt change radically during the 70s and 80s - Paul McCartney might well be responsible for the numbrt one spot though. Guess which name beginning with the letter D was more popular in the 1970s. Strong examples are Michael David William Joseph Robert Daniel and Thomas.
Most Popular Names of the 1970s. Sarah was also the most popular girls first name chosen for births announced in The Times in. From 1970 to 1979.
Christopher remained the most popular boys name after Michael through the turn of the century but then began losing its mojo. Rank Male Name Female Name. President Nixon resigned students were shot at Kent State there were gas shortages and American hostages were taken in Iran.
There were moments of pride and happiness such as when Mark Spitz won 7 gold medals at the Munich Olympics the Sears Tower was. 20 rows China most common names not official 爱 Ai 碧 Bi 彩 Cai 丹 Dan 芳 Fang 红 Hong 惠. Out of the top ten names only Helen and Karen were in the top ten in 1964.
30 slot and Amy didnt even make it in the top 100 for most popular girls names. Leading 1970s boy names. The 1970s were a tumultuous time in the United States.