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 Georgia 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.
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1 / 50Felicia is a name of Latin origin meaning "happy, lucky".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,464
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#2248 most common name, -99.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #134
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 22,102
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2 / 50Stacey is a name of Greek origin meaning "resurrection".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,495
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 28 (#1745 (tie) most common name, -98.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 59,222
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3 / 50Misty is a name of English origin meaning "mist".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,569
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #75
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 42,284
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4 / 50Sandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,581
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 97 (#920 most common name, -93.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 64,310
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5 / 50Monica is a name of Greek origin meaning "solitary".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,593
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 169 (#609 (tie) most common name, -89.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 61,651
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6 / 50Brandy is a name of Dutch origin meaning "burnt wine".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,613
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 24 (#1831 most common name, -98.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #81
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 39,953
Canva
7 / 50Melanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "black, dark"
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,629
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 907 (#109 most common name, -44.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 53,326
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8 / 50Leslie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "garden of holly".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,637
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 302 (#351 (tie) most common name, -81.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 44,816
Canva
9 / 50Rhonda is a name of Welsh origin meaning "good lance".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,732
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #86
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 37,843
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10 / 50Lori is a name of English origin meaning "bay laurel".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,752
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 31 (#1673 most common name, -98.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 77,784
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11 / 50Tara is a name of Irish origin meaning "rocky hill".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,771
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85 (#1005 (tie) most common name, -95.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,075
Pixabay
12 / 50Stacy is a name of Greek origin meaning "fruitful or productive".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,834
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 58 (#1257 (tie) most common name, -96.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 69,911
Canva
13 / 50Dana is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,848
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 118 (#782 most common name, -93.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 51,292
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14 / 50Andrea is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,902
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 752 (#129 most common name, -60.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 86,433
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15 / 50Patricia is a name of Latin origin meaning "noble".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,938
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 94 (#935 (tie) most common name, -95.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,118
Canva
16 / 50Donna is a name of Italian origin meaning "lady of the home".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,977
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 23 (#1860 most common name, -98.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #64
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 47,310
Pixabay
17 / 50Sharon is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "a fertile plain".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,023
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 99 (#909 (tie) most common name, -95.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 47,718
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18 / 50Crystal is a name of Latin origin meaning "Earth mineral".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,050
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 139 (#696 most common name, -93.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 73,759
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19 / 50Teresa is a name of Greek origin meaning "huntress".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,164
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 104 (#879 most common name, -95.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 56,001
Canva
20 / 50Wendy is a name of English origin meaning "friend".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,248
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 103 (#886 (tie) most common name, -95.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 74,188
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21 / 50Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,252
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 425 (#252 (tie) most common name, -81.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 125,747
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22 / 50Susan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "lily".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,260
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 89 (#977 most common name, -96.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 88,327
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23 / 50Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,296
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 208 (#505 most common name, -90.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 65,151
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24 / 50Tina is a name of English origin meaning "river".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,334
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 18 (#1997 (tie) most common name, -99.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 84,757
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25 / 50Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,440
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 568 (#184 most common name, -76.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 143,488
Pixabay
26 / 50Karen is a name of Danish origin meaning "pure".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,464
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 226 (#459 most common name, -90.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 95,185
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27 / 50Cynthia is a name of Greek origin meaning "moon goddess".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,465
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 177 (#587 most common name, -92.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 80,209
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28 / 50Tracy is a name of Irish origin meaning "fighter".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,523
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11 (#2334 most common name, -99.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 95,538
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29 / 50Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,569
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 321 (#323 most common name, -87.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 118,216
Pixabay
30 / 50Christy is a name of Greek origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,593
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 24 (#1831 most common name, -99.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #71
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 44,559
Canva
31 / 50Pamela is a name of Greek origin meaning "all sweetness".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,623
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 74 (#1093 most common name, -97.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 58,042
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32 / 50Julie is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,626
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 208 (#505 most common name, -92.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 121,949
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33 / 50Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,690
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 219 (#476 (tie) most common name, -91.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 133,568
Canva
34 / 50Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,782
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 519 (#211 most common name, -81.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 137,312
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35 / 50Tonya is a name of Russian origin meaning "praiseworthy".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,197
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: data not available
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 57,768
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36 / 50Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,202
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,362 (#8 most common name, +5.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 142,869
Canva
37 / 50Shannon is a name of Irish origin meaning "wise river".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,356
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 76 (#1075 most common name, -97.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 113,805
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38 / 50April is a name of Latin origin meaning "to open".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,511
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 178 (#583 (tie) most common name, -94.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 76,935
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39 / 50Tammy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "palm tree".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,569
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 23 (#1860 most common name, -99.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 98,830
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40 / 50Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,633
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 528 (#203 most common name, -85.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 249,140
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41 / 50Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,265
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,414 (#56 most common name, -66.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 126,279
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42 / 50Heather is a name of Scottish origin meaning "a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,308
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 86 (#1000 most common name, -98.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 203,939
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43 / 50Lisa is a name of English origin meaning "God's promise".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 4,869
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 92 (#949 (tie) most common name, -98.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 228,676
Canva
44 / 50Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,119
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 257 (#398 most common name, -95.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 123,920
Pixabay
45 / 50Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 5,566
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 421 (#257 most common name, -92.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 160,470
Canva
46 / 50Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,080
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 400 (#273 (tie) most common name, -93.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 253,291
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47 / 50Amy is a name of French origin meaning "beloved".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 6,291
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 567 (#185 most common name, -91.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 269,009
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48 / 50Angela is a name of Latin origin meaning "messenger of God".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,015
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 385 (#281 (tie) most common name, -94.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 225,222
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49 / 50Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 7,686
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 847 (#117 most common name, -89.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 229,112
Canva
50 / 50Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
Georgia
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 12,262
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 499 (#217 (tie) most common name, -95.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 581,791
