Names that Peaked in 1965
- Kris
Origin:
Short form of Kristen or KristinaMeaning:
"Christian"Description:
Kris was once the ultimate cool cheerleader name, but now she's more likely to be a matriarch ala Kris Jenner.
- Lesia
Origin:
Variation of Lisa and ElizabethMeaning:
"pledged to God"Description:
Lisa was one of the first names to spawn a range of variations, and this is one, sometimes pronounced lee-sha. The original is simpler and prettier.
- Caryn
Origin:
Spelling variation of Karen, Danish variation of KatherineMeaning:
"pure"Description:
Modernized spelling not enough to revive Karen.
- Darryl
- Rod
Origin:
English, diminutive of Roderick and RodneyDescription:
Macho-er than thou.
- Roderic
Origin:
Catalan form of Roderick, GermanMeaning:
"famous ruler"Description:
Saint Roderic was a priest in Spain who was persecuted by the Moors. Another form of this name is Ruderic.
- Darin
Origin:
Variation of DarrenDescription:
Darin was so popular that it nearly cracked the Top 100 in the mid-1960s, but has now dropped from sight. The original Darren is still hanging on.
- Derwin
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"dear friend"Description:
A twist on Darwin with the same friendly meaning. Its lovable-nerd feel is given a cool edge by several football players with the name.
- Darrin
- Lorinda
Origin:
English elaboration of LoraDescription:
Echoes of two dated names: Lori and Linda.
- Daren
- Daron
- Daryn
- Kimberlie
- Delisa
- Darron
- Vonda
- Cristine
- Trudi
- Darryle