Names that Peaked in 1976
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Chadrick
Chadrick is a masculine variation of the name Chad, which originated from Old English and means "warrior" or "battle." It gained popularity in the mid-20th century as an extended form of Chad,…
Tamica
Tamica appears to be a feminine name that gained popularity primarily in the United States from the 1960s through the 1980s. Its etymology is somewhat debated, but it likely represents a modern…
Tavares
Tavares has Portuguese origins and was originally a place name and surname before being adopted as a given name. It derives from a medieval parish in Portugal called Tavares, in the Viseu district.…
Chaka
Hebrew
"life"
We all know that Chaka really means disco.
Shandra
Shandra is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be an Americanized variant of Chandra (Sanskrit for 'moon'), a diminutive of Alexandra (Greek for 'defender of mankind'), or a blend…
Daniele
Daniele is a feminine variant of Daniel, with Italian and French origins. The name derives from Hebrew elements meaning 'God is my judge.' While Daniel has been consistently popular for boys…
Farah
Arabic
"happiness"
Farah is a soft and lovely Arabic name, best known here in this original spelling via the last Empress of Iran, Farah Palavi. It's currently a Top 250 name in both France and the Netherlands, which…
Jamey
Jamey is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of James, though it's also used as a unisex name. When used for girls, it represents a trend of traditionally masculine names being…
Jammie
Jammie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of James, which comes from Hebrew and means 'supplanter.' It can also be considered a spelling variation of Jamie. The name has a…
Khalilah
Khalilah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'beloved' or 'friend.' It is the feminine form of Khalil, a name mentioned in the Quran where God refers to Abraham as 'Khalilullah' (Friend of…
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…
Torie
Diminutive of Victoria, Latin
"victory"
The Tori spelling — sans E — is much more common as both a given name and nickname.
Dimitrios
Dimitrios is the traditional Greek form of the name Demetrius, derived from Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility. This classical masculine name carries a strong historical legacy…
Donny
Donny is a masculine name most commonly used as a diminutive of Donald, which derives from the Scottish Gaelic name Dòmhnall, meaning "world ruler" or "world mighty." The name gained significant…
Hakim
Arabic
"wise"
An Arabic name with Islamic significance, al-Hakim is one of the 99 names for Allah. The name may also be spelled as Hakeem, a rising choice in England and Wales.
Jerimy
Jerimy is a masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Jeremy, which derives from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, meaning "God will uplift" or "appointed by God." This variant spelling…
Lashonda
Lashonda is a feminine name that gained notable popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, peaking in the early 1970s. The name follows a naming pattern combining the prefix 'La-'…
Anibal
Variation of Hannibal, Phoenician
"my grace is Ba'al"
While Hannibal may always be associated with the fictional cannibal to English ears, this alternative form is an Anglicization of the Portuguese and Spanish variant, Aníbal. Familiar (though not…
Tennille
Toni Tennille was one half of the musical group Captain & Tennille, which produced a number of huge hits in the 1970s, including "Love Will Keep Us Together."
Torrie
Torrie is a feminine name with diverse origins. It can be a diminutive of Victoria (meaning 'victory'), a variation of Tori (itself often a nickname for Victoria), or potentially derived from the…