Names that Peaked in 1974
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Nakia
Arabic
"pure"
Technically a boy's name, but certainly one that would work in the Western culture for a girl, especially after the release of Black Panther , in which it was the name of Lupita Nyong'o's fiery…
Telly
Telly emerged as a nickname for names like Aristotle or Telemakhos, but gained recognition primarily through Greek-American television personality Telly Savalas, famous for his role as Kojak in the…
Carri
Carri is a feminine name with origins as a variant of Caroline or Carol, which derive from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man" or "full-grown." This shorter, modern spelling emerged in the…
Kristie
Kristie is a feminine name primarily used in English-speaking countries as a diminutive or variant of Christine, Christina, or Kristen. Derived from the Latin 'Christiana,' it ultimately traces back…
Corrina
Corrina is a feminine name with Latin and Greek origins, derived from the name Corinna, meaning 'maiden' or possibly 'beautiful maiden.' The name appears in classical literature and mythology, most…
Danelle
Danelle is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variation of Danielle, the feminine form of Daniel, which comes from Hebrew meaning 'God is my judge.' Gaining some recognition in the United…
Demetria
Greek, alternate form of Demeter
Demetria is a dramatic ancient Greek earth goddess possibility with the star-studded nickname Demi. Young actor/singer/songwriter Demi Lovato was born Demetria, but contrary to common hearsay, Demi…
Holli
Holli is a feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Holly, which derives from the English word for the holly tree with its distinctive red berries and green leaves. This alternative…
Jodie
Spelling variation of Jody
The Jodie spelling might be even more obscure, at this point, than the fading original, except actresses Jodie Foster and Jodie Sweetin have kept it in the public eye.
Jodi
Jodi is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Judith or Joan. With Hebrew roots, it carries the beautiful meaning of "praised" or "Jehovah increases." Gaining significant popularity in…
Joey
Diminutive of Joanna or Josephine, Hebrew
"Jehovah increases"
Fun, friendly and fresher than Jo or Josie as a nickname for Joanna or Josephine. Joey can be thought of as one of the Stevie/Billie/Frankie boyish nicknames for girls so fashionable today.
Joleen
Joleen is a feminine name that emerged as a variation of Jolene, which itself is likely a combination of Jo (from Josephine) and the suffix -leen or -lene. The name gained recognition through Dolly…
Robyn
Spelling variation of Robin
Spelling variations rise and fall with the fortunes of the name they're based on, and so it is with Robyn, which ranked as high as the Top 200 from the late 1960s through the early 80s, but has…
Shanda
Shanda is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. In Yiddish culture, it derives from 'schande' meaning 'shame' or 'disgrace,' though this negative connotation isn't typically associated with…