Names that Peaked in 1976
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Abdul
Arabic
"servant of Allah"
Widespread choice in the Muslim world, this was the name of both the father of the Prophet Mohammed and one of his sons.
Rico
Spanish, diminutive of Ricardo
"dominant ruler"
Consider this short form for your little Richard.
Sedrick
Sedrick is a variant spelling of Cedric, a masculine name with medieval origins. The name was popularized through Sir Walter Scott's 1819 novel 'Ivanhoe,' where Cedric the Saxon appeared as a…
Federico
Italian and Spanish variation of Frederick, German
"peaceful ruler"
If Frederick feels too heavy, the Spanish and Italian has more energy. It's a long-term Top 20 name in Italy, and has neat nicknames like Fredo in Italian and Fede in Spanish. Famous bearers include…
Jayme
Jayme is a versatile name used for both boys and girls, though traditionally more common for males. It originated as a medieval variant spelling of James, which derives from the Hebrew name Ya'akov…
Jamey
Jamey is a unisex name, though more commonly used for males, serving as a diminutive form of James. James derives from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter.' This friendly variant…
Jeremie
Jeremie is a masculine name representing the French variation of Jeremy, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah), meaning "appointed by God" or "God will uplift." This…
Jeramy
Jeramy is a variant spelling of Jeremy, which derives from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, meaning 'appointed by God' or 'God will uplift.' This masculine name has biblical roots, as Jeremy was a…
Jeramie
Jeramie represents a modern spelling variation of Jeremy, which derives from the Hebrew name Jeremiah, meaning 'appointed by God' or 'God will uplift.' This alternative spelling keeps the traditional…
Jeromy
Jeromy is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Jeremy. Derived from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, meaning 'appointed by God' or 'God will uplift,' Jeromy shares the same biblical roots…
Taurus
Sign of the Zodiac, Latin
"bull"
The Zodiac name hasn't caught on like Leo or Aries, though it did appear in the US Top 1000 for five consecutive years back in the '70s.
Tyron
Tyron is a masculine given name that appears to be a variant spelling of Tyrone, which originated as a place name in County Tyrone, Ireland, deriving from the Irish 'Tír Eoghain,' meaning 'land of…
Lashanda
Lashanda appears to be a modern given name that emerged in the United States during the 1960s and gained notable popularity in the 1970s. The name may combine the popular prefix "La-" (seen in many…
Tanika
Tanika is a feminine name with multicultural origins. Most prominently, it developed as an American creation with possible Slavic influences or as a variation of Tanya (diminutive of Tatiana). In…
Andrea
Italian variation of Andrew, Greek
"strong and manly"
Andrea may be a gender neutral name in its native Italy and other European countries, but in the US it's 98 percent a girls' name, with only about 20 males to more than 1800 baby girl given that name…
Aimee
Variation of Amy, French
"beloved"
Amy was a 1970s favorite, and French spelling Aimee peaked in the same decade. Today, about 1500 baby girls are still named Amy every year in the US, versus about 150 named Aimee. Aimee Teegarden is…
Laron
Laron is a modern masculine name with uncertain origins. It may be a variant of the Hebrew name Aaron, which means 'high mountain' or 'exalted one,' or it could be a creative contemporary invention.…
Chasity
Variation of Chastity
"chasteness"
This alternative spelling of Chastity peaked all the way up at #253 in 1976, and hung on in the US Top 1000 until 2008. Both have now fallen out of favor.
Tomeka
Tomeka is a feminine name that emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century, with peak popularity in the 1970s and early 1980s. It may have developed as a variant of Tamika, which itself…
Latarsha
Latarsha appears to be a modern name construction that emerged in the United States during the second half of the 20th century. The name possibly combines the prefix "La-" (a popular naming element…