While many women throughout history have achieved amazing things, most little girls' names are popularized by the stars of the entertainment industry: a child actress who was a beacon of hope during the Great Depression; the title of a popular song; or the name fictional characters gave their baby in a sitcom.
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 70s in Louisiana using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born.
So why were so many parents drawn to a few popular names during this groovy decade? The answers vary from name to name but make total sense when you consider the context of the era—after all, names can tell the story of a generation. Radios blaring the melodies Fleetwood Mac may have inspired parents to name their daughters after the band's keyboardist, Christine McVie, people who came of age during the peace-and-love counterculture revolution may have been attracted to nature-inspired baby names, like Crystal, April, or Heather. Other newborns of the 1970s may have gotten their names from some of the biggest stars of the decade, like Julie Andrews or Carrie Fisher.
Keep reading to see if any familiar girls' names (or your own!) made our list.
You may also like: Parishes with the highest unemployment in Louisiana
pixelheadphoto digitalskillet // Shutterstock
1 / 50Lori is a name of English origin meaning "bay laurel".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,273
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10 (#1420 (tie) most common name, -99.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 77,784
Kateryna Gurska // Shutterstock
2 / 50Sharon is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "a fertile plain".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,276
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 21 (#1073 (tie) most common name, -98.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 47,718
phadungsak sawasdee // Shutterstock
3 / 50Christine is a name of English origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,278
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 22 (#1061 (tie) most common name, -98.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 103,241
Surne1shots // Shutterstock
4 / 50Andrea is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,280
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 178 (#286 most common name, -86.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 86,433
Canva
5 / 50Tara is a name of Irish origin meaning "rocky hill".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,309
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#1579 (tie) most common name, -99.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,075
You may also like: Coldest Decembers in Louisiana since 1895
Canva
6 / 50Melanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "black, dark"
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,310
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 248 (#200 most common name, -81.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 53,326
PxHere
7 / 50Stacey is a name of Greek origin meaning "resurrection".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,340
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 59,222
Marko Poplasen // Shutterstock
8 / 50Leslie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "garden of holly".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,342
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 47 (#769 most common name, -96.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 44,816
New Africa // Shutterstock
9 / 50Brandi is a name of American origin meaning "warm And comforting".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,347
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 34 (#891 (tie) most common name, -97.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #107 (tie)
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 28,940
Darren Brode // Shutterstock
10 / 50Pamela is a name of Greek origin meaning "all sweetness".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,349
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,042
You may also like: Average Louisiana mortgage debt increased to $178,416 in 2024
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
11 / 50Tanya is a name of Slavic origin meaning "fairy queen".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,357
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 47,834
Oksana Kuzmina // Shutterstock
12 / 50Jamie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "supplanter".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,360
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 100 (#473 (tie) most common name, -92.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 67,812
Canva
13 / 50Christy is a name of Greek origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,415
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #71
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 44,559
Pixabay
14 / 50Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,439
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 353 (#132 (tie) most common name, -75.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #139
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 20,835
Canva
15 / 50Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,509
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 136 (#363 (tie) most common name, -91.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 118,216
You may also like: Movies and TV shows casting in Louisiana
Nina Buday // Shutterstock
16 / 50Wendy is a name of English origin meaning "friend".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,540
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8 (#1465 most common name, -99.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 74,188
Haywiremedia // Shutterstock
17 / 50Tonya is a name of Russian origin meaning "praiseworthy".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,573
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 57,768
Nitin Kumar // Pexels
18 / 50Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,584
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 120 (#410 (tie) most common name, -92.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 60,915
Canva
19 / 50Tracy is a name of Irish origin meaning "fighter".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,628
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 95,538
Dasha Muller // Shutterstock
20 / 50Stacy is a name of Greek origin meaning "fruitful or productive".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,638
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 69,911
You may also like: Car insurance rates in Louisiana
Michael Pettigrew // Shutterstock
21 / 50Julie is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,663
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 98 (#484 (tie) most common name, -94.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 121,949
Natalia Kirichenko // Shutterstock
22 / 50Tina is a name of English origin meaning "river".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,677
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 84,757
Canva
23 / 50Monica is a name of Greek origin meaning "solitary".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,702
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 30 (#952 most common name, -98.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 61,651
Canva
24 / 50April is a name of Latin origin meaning "to open".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,720
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 79 (#583 (tie) most common name, -95.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 76,935
Oksana Kuzmina // Shutterstock
25 / 50Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,735
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 145 (#346 (tie) most common name, -91.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 77,777
You may also like: The 18 most affordable cities in Louisiana to buy a house
Marlon Lopez MMG1 Design // Shutterstock
26 / 50Brandy is a name of Dutch origin meaning "burnt wine".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,739
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#1774 (tie) most common name, -99.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #81
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 39,953
Canva
27 / 50Karen is a name of Danish origin meaning "pure".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,774
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 38 (#847 most common name, -97.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 95,185
Canva
28 / 50Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,820
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 102 (#463 most common name, -94.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 125,747
Pixabay
29 / 50Dana is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,849
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#1310 (tie) most common name, -99.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 51,292
CroMary // Shutterstock
30 / 50Crystal is a name of Latin origin meaning "Earth mineral".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,921
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 23 (#1049 most common name, -98.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 73,759
You may also like: Highest-rated things to do in Louisiana by visitors
FreelySky // Shutterstock
31 / 50Dawn is a name of English origin meaning "daybreak".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,928
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 92,443
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
32 / 50Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,101
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 48 (#762 most common name, -97.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 133,568
Canva
33 / 50Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,203
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 147 (#338 (tie) most common name, -93.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 137,312
Oleggg // Shutterstock
34 / 50Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,241
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,278 (#15 most common name, -43.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 142,869
Canva
35 / 50Tammy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "palm tree".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,280
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 98,830
You may also like: Parishes with the coldest winters in Louisiana
Canva
36 / 50Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,353
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 42 (#810 most common name, -98.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,151
Matva // Shutterstock
37 / 50Heather is a name of Scottish origin meaning "a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,589
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#1266 (tie) most common name, -99.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 203,939
Canva
38 / 50Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,614
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 127 (#390 (tie) most common name, -95.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 143,488
DONOT6_STUDIO // Shutterstock
39 / 50Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,717
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 59 (#700 (tie) most common name, -97.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 123,920
Michael Pettigrew // Shutterstock
40 / 50Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,727
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 584 (#67 (tie) most common name, -78.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 126,279
You may also like: Parishes with the oldest homes in Louisiana
Elvira Koneva // Shutterstock
41 / 50Shannon is a name of Irish origin meaning "wise river".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,872
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 113,805
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
42 / 50Lisa is a name of English origin meaning "God's promise".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,950
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 19 (#1102 most common name, -99.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 228,676
FamVeld // Shutterstock
43 / 50Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,233
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 120 (#410 (tie) most common name, -96.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 160,470
Oksana Kuzmina // Shutterstock
44 / 50Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,623
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 109 (#442 most common name, -97.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 144,672
Liudmila Fadzeyeva // Shutterstock
45 / 50Amy is a name of French origin meaning "beloved".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,915
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 147 (#338 (tie) most common name, -96.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 269,009
You may also like: Countries to which Louisiana exports the most goods
Mcimage // Shutterstock
46 / 50Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,396
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 124 (#397 (tie) most common name, -97.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 249,140
Canva
47 / 50Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,472
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 209 (#242 most common name, -95.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 229,112
Canva
48 / 50Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,826
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 84 (#556 most common name, -98.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 253,291
Marlon Lopez MMG1 Design // Shutterstock
49 / 50Angela is a name of Latin origin meaning "messenger of God".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,926
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 104 (#453 most common name, -97.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 225,222
Canva
50 / 50Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
Louisiana
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,802
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 123 (#402 (tie) most common name, -98.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 581,791
You may also like: How gas prices have changed in Louisiana in the last week
