Top 1970s Baby Names

Probably due to its nursery rhyme association, Jill has the perpetual air of a rosy-cheeked tot -- even though it is one of the oldest names on the roster, a medieval variation on the Roman Julia. The pairing of Jack and Jill to connote a generic boy and girl goes back at least to the fifteenth century. But can knowing Jill's history keep it from sounding like a cute mid-twentieth century invention? There may  be some possibility of Jill making it back up the hill. 
<br/><br/>Jill entered the Top 100 in 1957 and held that position until 1983, dropping off the list completely in the year 2000. A notable present bearer is Jill Biden.

Jill

This common variation of Tanya makes it less international and more ordinary. 

Tonya

 are more likely to be the names of today's parents, not their children. Some of these names from the 1970s, such as Karen and Susan, Todd and Chad, have taken on new meaning from being associated with current memes and internet trends.

1970s baby names that remain in the US Top 1000

 include Brian, Gregory, Heather, Jennifer, Kevin, Kimberly, Melissa, and Sean. 

Names from the 1970s that have fallen the farthest

 since their decade in the sun include Misty, Tonya, Dawn, and Brandy.

 are on the fast-track to becoming grandparent names, as people born in the '70s are turning fifty this decade. Sourced from the 1970s Top 100, here is a list of popular 1970s names then which are relatively rare baby names today.

1970s Names include baby girl names and baby boy names popular in the 1970s, with meanings, origins, and current popularity. (Page 6)