100 Most Popular Baby Names in 1978

Choosing a name for your baby is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a parent. In 1978, parents were choosing from a variety of popular baby names for their newborns. This article lists the top 100 baby names of that year, along with their meanings and origins.

1. Michael - Hebrew, meaning 'who is like God' 2. Jennifer - Welsh, meaning 'fair and smooth' 3. Christopher - Greek, meaning 'bearer of Christ' 4. Amanda - Latin, meaning 'lovable' 5. Jason - Greek, meaning 'healer' 6. Jessica - Hebrew, meaning 'God beholds' 7. Joshua - Hebrew, meaning 'God is salvation' 8. Ashley - English, meaning 'ash tree meadow' 9. Matthew - Hebrew, meaning 'gift of God' 10. Sarah - Hebrew, meaning 'princess' 11. Daniel - Hebrew, meaning 'God is my judge' 12. Elizabeth - Hebrew, meaning 'God is my oath' 13. David - Hebrew, meaning 'beloved' 14. Stephanie - Greek, meaning 'crown' 15. Brian - Irish, meaning 'strong' 16. Nicole - French, meaning 'victorious people' 17. Kevin - Irish, meaning 'handsome' 18. Heather - English, meaning 'heather flower' 19. Melissa - Greek, meaning 'honey bee' 20. Timothy - Greek, meaning 'honoring God' 21. Kimberly - English, meaning 'from the wood of the royal forest' 22. Christopher - Greek, meaning 'bearer of Christ' 23. Amy - French, meaning 'beloved' 24. Richard - German, meaning 'brave ruler' 25. Laura - Latin, meaning 'laurel' 26. Jeffrey - German, meaning 'peaceful pledge' 27. Angela - Greek, meaning 'messenger of God' 28. Scott - Scottish, meaning 'from Scotland' 29. Kelly - Irish, meaning 'warrior' 30. Jeremy - English, meaning 'appointed by God' 31. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 32. Benjamin - Hebrew, meaning 'son of the right hand' 33. Rebecca - Hebrew, meaning 'to tie, to bind' 34. Jonathan - Hebrew, meaning 'gift of God' 35. Rachel - Hebrew, meaning 'ewe' 36. Patrick - Irish, meaning 'nobleman' 37. Erin - Irish, meaning 'peace' 38. Michelle - French, meaning 'who is like God' 39. Gregory - Greek, meaning 'watchful' 40. Lisa - Hebrew, meaning 'God is my oath' 41. Justin - Latin, meaning 'just, upright' 42. Laura - Latin, meaning 'laurel' 43. Anthony - Latin, meaning 'priceless one' 44. Karen - Danish, meaning 'pure' 45. Christopher - Greek, meaning 'bearer of Christ' 46. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 47. Steven - Greek, meaning 'crown' 48. Catherine - Greek, meaning 'pure' 49. Philip - Greek, meaning 'lover of horses' 50. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 51. Nicholas - Greek, meaning 'victory of the people' 52. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 53. John - Hebrew, meaning 'God is gracious' 54. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 55. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 56. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 57. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 58. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 59. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 60. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 61. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 62. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 63. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 64. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 65. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 66. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 67. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 68. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 69. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 70. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 71. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 72. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 73. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 74. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 75. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 76. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 77. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 78. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 79. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 80. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 81. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 82. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 83. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 84. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 85. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 86. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 87. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 88. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 89. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 90. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 91. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 92. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 93. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 94. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 95. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 96. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 97. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 98. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 99. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ' 100. Christina - Greek, meaning 'follower of Christ'

In 1978, parents were choosing from a variety of popular baby names for their newborns. The top 100 baby names of that year included classic names like Michael, Jennifer, Christopher, and Amanda, as well as more unique names like Heather, Melissa, and Kimberly. Whatever name parents chose for their baby, it was sure to be a reflection of their hopes and dreams for their child's future.