17 Most Popular Baby Names That Defined the 1970s

Jennifer – A top choice for girls.

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Michael – Dominated the boys' charts.

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Amy – A sweet, classic name for girls.

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David – Consistently popular for boys.

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Melissa – Popular and trendy.

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Christopher – A strong, enduring choice.

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Jessica – Rose to prominence in the '70s.

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Matthew – A classic boys' name

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