Names that Peaked in 1972

The Shirley of the 1950s. Shelley Winters was born a Shirley.

Would be more usable if it wasn't so strongly associated with hairdresser Sassoon and his many hair products.

This French feminine version of Germain is a unisex choice in the U.S., also spelled Jermaine, Jemaine, and Germain. Rooted in the ancient Latin Germanus, which may mean sprout or brother, it's no longer a fashionable choice in any version.

Sometimes heard in the Latino community, has not crossed over into others.

Making out with Wayne in the rec room.

Streamlined version of outdated Nicki.

As the popular 80s and 90s Angelica falls more and more out of favor, word name Angelic is feeling extra fresh. Fitting in with the trend of grandiose and ethereal word names such as Legend and Dream, Angelic feels more than useable today — especially with similar sounding Angelique being one of the fast-rising names of 2022.

One of the names of Allah, this name is also associated with basketball great Kareem Abdul Jabbar (born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr.).