50 of the most popular Gen X baby names
They’re becoming parents and even grandparents themselves now, but what names did Generation X’s parents give them back in the day?
Sandwiched between the Baby Boomers and Millennials, comes Generation X. Sometimes called the “Baby Bust Generation”, or the “MTV Generation” Gen X’ers are those born between 1965 and 1980.
The first generation to be left at home alone as both parents worked, these “latchkey kids” became renowned for their ability to get to get things done, even if those things were mainly hanging around taking advantage of the fact that they’re also the first generation to experience cable TV channels at home!
When it came to the names their parents bestowed upon them, things were pretty simple for the Gen X’ers. Often Biblical and traditional, the move toward more unique naming trends had not yet hit, meaning that Gen X’ers can often be identified by their names alone!
Take a look at some of the most popular names for Gen X’ers int he gallery below …
50 of the most popular Gen X baby names
Amanda has Latin origins meaning “she must be loved”.
Amy has Latin origins meaning “beloved”.
Angela has Greek and Latin roots, meaning “messenger” or “messenger of God”.
Brian has Irish origins meaning “high” or “noble”.
Charles has German origins meaning “free man”.
Catherine has Greek origins meaning “pure”.
Christina has Latin origins meaning “follower of Christ”.
Christopher has Greek origins meaning “bearing Christ”.
Daniel has Hebrew origins meaning “God is my judge”.
David has Hebrew origins meaning “beloved”.
Elizabeth has Hebrew origins meaning “God’s promise” or “God is my oath”.
Eric has Old Norse origins meaning “sole ruler” or “eternal ruler”.
Heather has English origins meaning “evergreen flowering plant”.
James comes from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning “supplanter”.
Jason has Greek origins meaning “healer”.
Jeffrey has German origins meaning “pledge of peace”.
Jennifer has Welsh origins means “the fair one”.
Jeremy has Old English origins meaning “lifted up” or “exalted by God”.
Jessica has Hebrew roots meaning “rich” or “God beholds”.
John has Hebrew origins meaning “graced by God”.
Joseph has Hebrew origins meaning “God will give”.
Joshua has Hebrew origins meaning “God Is My Salvation”.
Julie has French origins meaning “youthful, sky father”.
Karen has Danish origins meaning “pure”.
Kelly has Scottish origins meaning “wood”.
Kevin has Irish origins meaning “handsome”.
Kimberly has English origins meaning “from the royal fortress”.
Laura has Latin origins meaning “bay laurel”.
Lisa has English origins meaning “God Is my oath”.
Mark has Latin origins meaning “warlike”.
Mary has Hebrew origins meaning “beloved” and “bitter”.
Matthew has Hebrew origins meaning “gift of God”.
Melissa has Greek origins meaning “honey bee”.
Michael has Hebrew origins meaning “who is like God”.
Michelle has Hebrew origins meaning “who is like God”.
Nicole has French and Greek origins meaning “people of victory”.
Patricia has Latin origins meaning “noble, patrician”.
Rebecca has Hebrew origins meaning “to tie, bind”.
Richard has German origins meaning “powerful leader”.
Robert has German origins meaning “bright fame”.
Ryan has Irish origins meaning “little king”.
Sarah has Hebrew origins meaning “princess”.
Scott has Scottish origins meaning “shield”.
Stephanie has Greek origins meaning “garland, crown”.
Steven has Greek origins meaning “crown”.
Susan has Hebrew origins meaning “lily”.
Tammy has Hebrew origins meaning “date” or “date palm”.
Thomas has Aramaic origins meaning “twin”.
Timothy has Greek origins meaning “to honour God”.
William has German origins meaning “strong-willed warrior”.
