Popular Names and Name Trends
Top 1970s Baby Names
The most popular baby names from the 1970s are often those of today's parents rather than their offspring. Some names, like Karen and Susan or Todd and Chad, have gained new connotations through their association with modern memes. In addition to Karen, other names from the 1970s that still appear in the US Top 1000 include Brian, Gregory, Heather, Jennifer, Kevin, Kimberly, Melissa, and Sean.