Names that Peaked in 1975
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Brad
Diminutive of Bradley
Pitt is the prototypical blond Brad.
Chadwick
English
"dairy farm"
Chadwick Boseman, the late charismatic star of Marvel's blockbuster Black Panther , brought this name to the spotlight for the first time. Though we long considered it an overwrought way to get to…
Geoffrey
Anglo-Saxon from French
"pledge of peace"
In the US, this spelling is less common than mid-century favorite Jeffrey, and it has faded from popularity faster. This more British spelling is the usual form for historical figures like Geoffrey…
Giuseppe
Italian variation of Joseph, Hebrew
"Jehovah increases"
This form of Joseph is an enduring classic in Italy where it remains in the Top 20. In the States it's been hovering under the radar for decades, but its spirited, distinctive-yet-familiar sounds…
Kenyatta
African hero name
Used to honor Jomo Kenyatta, the first president of the independent Kenyan republic. The problem: with the name Kenya now used largely for girls, along with the vowel ending, Kenyatta sounds fairly…
Lashawn
American, a combination of the prefix La- and Shawn, Irish variation of John
"God is gracious"
The prefix La- was historically used by the Free Blacks of New Orleans in the nineteenth century to indicate paternity. Thus, someone named Lashawn was the son of Shawn, a phonetic spelling of Sean,…
Tarik
Turkish, Bosnian variation of Tariq, Arabic
"the one who knocks at the door"
This bold and straightforward name is a common variant of Tariq in Turkey and Bosnia and is used as an alternate spelling in Arabic-speaking countries. In Arabic, Tariq was historically used in…
Tamika
Tamika is a feminine name with African origins, particularly derived from Swahili. It means 'sweet' or 'sweetheart' and gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.…
Brain
Misspelling of Brian
Brain is not a name, it's a misspelling of the long-popular Brian. What's really astonishing is not that it made the Top 1000 at all but that it hung on there for 25 years, from 1965 through 1989,…
Tamiko
Tamiko is a feminine Japanese name with several possible meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. Common interpretations include 'child of many beauties,' 'abundant child,' or…
Adria
Adria is a feminine name with multiple origins. It derives primarily from the Adriatic Sea, which was named after the ancient city of Adria in northern Italy. The name has Latin roots, connecting to…
Tremayne
Tremayne is a masculine name of Cornish origin, derived from a place name and surname meaning 'stone town' or 'dwelling by the stones' in the ancient Celtic language of Cornwall. The name combines…
Tomika
Feminine form of Thomas or variant of Tamika, Aramaic, Swahili
"twin; sweetheart"
Both a spiky and spirited feminine form of Thomas, and a twist on the sweet Swahili Tamika, Tomika appeared briefly in the the US Top 1000 during the 70s, peaking in 1975 when it reached #552. It…
Nikia
Greek
"victory"
An unusual relative of Nike, Nikias and all the Nicholas names, with a light, bright sound. In the US, Nikia has also been used as a variant of Nikki or Nakia, which saw a brief spike of popularity…
Mandie
Mandie is a feminine name typically used as a diminutive form of Amanda or sometimes Mandolin. With origins in Latin through Amanda, it ultimately means "worthy of love" or "lovable." Mandie emerged…
Kerri
Kerri is a feminine name of Irish Gaelic origin, typically considered a variation of Kerry, which means 'dark-haired' or 'dark one.' It can also be seen as a diminutive form of Katherine or a variant…
Pepper
English from Latin, Sanskrit, "the pepper plant; berry"
"the pepper plant; berry"
With its bubbly sounds and stylish feel, Pepper joins a small but distinctive group of names inspired by the spice rack: Saffron, Juniper, Cassia, Sage, Ginger, and Rosemary. Enough like Pippa, Piper…
Tobi
Tobi is a feminine name that can serve as a diminutive form of Tobias, though it functions as a standalone name as well. With Hebrew origins, it derives from 'Toviyah' meaning 'God is good.' As a…
Benji
Diminutive of Benjamin
Benji is undeniably cute, much in the way of a — yes, an adorable movie mutt. Ben is the handsome traditional short form of Benjamin, but Benji makes a more unexpected nickname
Sharif
Arabic
"the honorable one"
Long associated with Egyptian-born actor/bridge expert Omar Sharif, also a title bestowed on descendants of Muhammad.