Names that were solid in 1970 and still are. No trending spikes, no cultural moments required. These sit in the top 200 and have a stable or gradually declining trajectory — which means they've earned their place, not borrowed it.
145 names — click any name for full meaning, origin, and safety analysis
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strength
Englishpetite, strong
Frenchmay God protect
Englishsea of bitterness, wished-for child
Italianwisdom
GreekGod is my oath
Italianbirdlike, resembling a bird
Englishfrom Lucania
Englishskill, cleverness
Spanishresolute protector, strong-willed guardian
Englishson of the south
Hebrewsupplanter
Englishdivine judge
Englishconsecrated to God
Englishname of God
EnglishGod-like
Englishpermanent, long-lived
Englishyoung green shoot
EnglishYahweh is gracious
Englishpurity, innocence
Englishindustrious, hardworking
Englishwell-born
Welshdefender of men
Greekson of the sea, great tide
Welshalive, living
Greekall, completely
Englishwise counselor
Englishbeloved, darling
Hebrewfather's joy
Hebrewmay God give increase
Hebrewgift of God
HebrewGod is gracious
Englishtwin, double
Englishgrace, divine favor
EnglishFrom Hebrew 'Yaakov'; the biblical patriarch wh...
EnglishFrom Old French 'macon' meaning one who works w...
Englishcourageous, valiant
Irishpriceless one, of inestimable worth
Englishlittle hollow, small meadow
ScottishAn English surname turned first name; populariz...
AmericanFrom the Irish 'Aodhan', a diminutive of Aodh, ...
Irishconqueror
EnglishFrom Hebrew 'Kalev'; possibly related to 'kelev...
Englishillusion, magic
Indiangracious, merciful one
Hebrewwild cow, symbol of royalty
Hebrewbeginning, origin, creation
Englishthe Lord saves
HebrewGod is salvation, the Lord saves
Hebrewfrom the western farmstead
Englishlife, living
Greekskill, knowledge
Frenchone who carries the divine
GreekGod has given
Hebrewdivine messenger, heavenly being
Spanishchampion, famous one
Irishhigh tower, elevated place
Americancrooked river, winding stream
Scottishfamous, renowned
Frenchson of Adam
Americanmanly, brave
Greekfrom Hadria, of the Adriatic
Latinborn on Christmas Day, birthday of the Lord
Frenchdrop of the sea
SpanishYahweh has shown favor
Scottishfollower of Christ; anointed one
Englishmountain of strength; exalted
Englishthe fall season; harvest time
Englishgift of God; Yahweh has given
Englishjade stone, precious green gemstone
Englishwoman from Magdala; high tower
Englishlittle king; descendant of the king
Irishbright fame
EnglishGod will increase, God will add
Spanishstrong woman
Englishgrace, favor
Englishlady, woman of rank
Hebrewkeeper of the game preserve
Englishnoble, exalted (via Alice)
Englishman, human being
Hebrewhay meadow
Englishbright, splendid
Spanishmost holy
Italianto flow down, descend
Englishgift of birth
Spanishstrong man of God
Italianfrom the long ridge
Englishmagic dignity
Englishtreeless plain, open grassland
Englishfrom Breukelen
Americanborn on Sunday
Italianbeautiful
Italiangrace, feminine beauty
Americansoft-haired, youthful
Englishpeople's champion, victorious
Englishtranquility, inner peace
Americanbreath, to breathe
Englishson of the home ruler
AmericanGod is gracious
Italiandark-complexioned, of dark appearance
Englishson of Carr (marsh dweller)
Americancourageous, valiant
Americanlistener
Englishhuntsman, pursuer
Englishelf ruler, supernatural power
Englishglorious battle
Spanishsea of bitterness
Englishfree man
Spanishstrong-willed, wise
IrishGod is gracious
Spanishson of David
Englishbald, hairless
Englishvalley dweller
Englishborn in summer
Englishawakening, offering
Irishyoung warrior (folk etymology)
WelshGod has given
Hebrewto be strong, to be healthy
Frenchthe healer (Iason)
Englishdweller at the hall meadow
Englishindustrious, hardworking
ItalianGod is gracious
Russiandove
Scottishflute player, pipe player
Englishvictory of the people (short for Nicholas)
EnglishYahweh saves; God is salvation
Spanishone who will rise again
Russianmy God is an oath
SpanishBrock's town
Americandevoted to God
Frenchson of Jack
Americanhunter
Americanpure
Englishgreatest
EnglishGod with humanity
Hebrewflourishing
Italianvictory of the people
Greekprotector of men
Spanishwealthy
Hebrewwho is like God?
Spanishvery sacred, utterly pure
Englishcheerful settlement
Americanmanly, brave
Spanishfragrant gift
Englishone who finishes cloth
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