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.
81 names — click any name for full meaning, origin, and safety analysis
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may God protect
Englishfrom Lucania
Englishdetermined helmet-wearer, warrior protector
Englishson of the south, youngest son
HebrewGod is gracious
Englishdivine judge
Englishname of God
EnglishGod-like
Englishpermanent, long-lived
EnglishYahweh is gracious
Englishwell-born
Welshdefender of men
Greekgreat tide, wave
Welshbeloved, darling
Hebrewmay God give increase
Hebrewgift of Yahweh
HebrewGod is gracious
Englishtwin
EnglishFrom Hebrew 'Yaakov'; the biblical patriarch wh...
Englishone who builds with stone
Englishfrom the Antonius Roman family
EnglishFrom the Scottish place name Logan; a topograph...
Scottishlittle fire
Irishwhole-hearted, faithful
Englishthe Lord saves
HebrewGod is salvation, the Lord saves
Hebrewfrom the western farmstead
Englishone who carries the divine
Greekhe gave
Hebrewdivine messenger, heavenly being
Spanishdescendant of Nuallán
Irishcrooked nose
Scottishwarrior, strong man
Greekfrom Hadria, of the Adriatic
LatinGod is gracious
Scottishfollower of Christ
Englishhigh mountain
EnglishGod has given
Englishlittle king
Irishglorious, famous
EnglishGod will increase
Spanishkeeper of the game preserve
Englishred earth, made from the ground
Hebrewbright, splendid
Spanishto flow down, descend
Englishfrom the long ridge
Englishvenerable
Englishborn on Sunday
Italianvictory of the people
Englishson of Harry (Henry)
AmericanItalian form of John, gift of God
Italianson of Carsun, dweller near the marsh
Americanhuntsman, pursuer
Englishrenowned in battle
Spanishstrong man, manly
Spanishhound lover, dog enthusiast
IrishGod is gracious
Spanishson of David
Englishbald, hairless
Englisha church official or head
Englishyoung warrior (folk etymology)
Welshgift of God
Hebrewto heal, healer
Englishrival, eager to excel
Italiangift of God
Russianpeaceful, gentle
Scottishvictory of the people (short for Nicholas)
EnglishGod saves
SpanishBrock's town
Americanson of Jack
Americanhunter
Americangreatest
EnglishGod is with us
Hebrewpriceless, of inestimable worth
Italianvictory of the people
Greekdefender of the people
Spanishwealthy
Hebrewwho is like God?
Spanishcheerful settlement
Americanwarrior, strong man
Spanishone who finishes cloth
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