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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supplanter, one who follows at the heel
Englishfrom Lucania
Englishresolute protector, strong-willed guardian
Englishson of the right hand
HebrewGod is gracious
Englishdivine judge
Englishname of God
EnglishGod-like
Englishpermanent, long-lived
EnglishYahweh has been gracious
Englishwell-born
Welshdefender of men
Greekson of the sea, great tide
Welshbeloved, darling
HebrewGod will add, God will increase
Hebrewgift of God
HebrewGod is gracious
Englishtwin
EnglishSupplanter; one who follows at the heel
Englishstoneworker, bricklayer
Englishpriceless one, of inestimable worth
Englishlittle hollow, small meadow
ScottishLittle fire; born of fire
Irishwhole-hearted, faithful
Englishthe Lord saves
HebrewYahweh is deliverance
Hebrewfrom the western farmstead
Englishbearer of Christ, Christ-carrier
Greekhe gave
Hebrewmessenger
Spanishchampion, famous one
Irishcrooked river, winding stream
Scottishwarrior, strong man
Greekfrom Hadria, of the Adriatic
LatinYahweh has shown favor
ScottishChristian (the religion)
Englishteacher, messenger
EnglishGod has given
Englishdescendant of Rían (little king)
Irishglorious, famous
EnglishGod will increase
Spanishpark keeper
Englishman, mankind, human
Hebrewsavior
Spanishdescending
Englishfrom the long ridge
Englishvenerable
Englishborn on Sunday
Italianpeople's champion, victorious
Englishson of Harry (Henry)
AmericanItalian form of John, gift of God
Italianson of Carsun, dweller near the marsh
Americanhuntsman, pursuer
Englishfamous warrior, renowned fighter
Spanishfree man
Spanishstrong-willed, wise
Irishgift of God
Spanishson of the beloved one
Englishderived from Calvus, bald
Englishchurch official overseeing ten
Englishyoung warrior (folk etymology)
WelshGod has given
Hebrewto heal, healer
Englishindustrious, hardworking
Italiangift of God
Russiandove
Scottishcoal, swarthy
EnglishYahweh saves; God is salvation
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
Americanmanly, brave
Spanishcloth fuller, fabric tucker
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