Karen
Sorry, Karens. Over the years this once-common name has come to mean “an obnoxious woman who’s always complaining”.
Donna
The Italian-derived name Donna has the meaning of “lady” but it’s fallen out of popularity since the 1970s.
Rodney
Rodney had a good run in the ’70s but never really held on. It’s rare to meet a baby Rodney in today’s world of Liams and Noahs.
Sheila
You used to get many American kids called Shelia in the 70s, but now the name is mostly remembered as a stereotypical Australian name.
Tammy
Tammy sounded bubbly and bouncy in the ’70s, but it’s almost completely disappeared from baby name lists today.
Gary
The name Gary still pops up every now and again, but it’s a pretty rare pick for new babies.
Gina
Gina is a name that signifies a lot of power – it means “queen”. But people have cooled on it over the years.
Bruce
Bruce was strong and manly, especially thanks to Bruce Lee. While iconic, it doesn’t show up much on baby lists anymore.
Larry
Larry was pretty popular for boys in the 70s, but unfortunately it failed to pass the test of time.
Marty
Marty had a friendly, approachable sound. People still like the name, largely thanks to Back to the Future, but it’s not really used anymore.
Vicki
Vicki (or Vicky), short for Victoria, was a popular choice in the ’70s. You still get Victorias occasionally, but very few Vickis.
Nancy
Nancy means “grace” and it was a popular choice in the 70s thanks to Nancy Sinatra. But it’s rarely given to new babies these days.
