Names that Peaked in 1977
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Sommer
German and Danish variant of Summer
You occasionally see the German and Danish word for "summer" pop up as a first name -- 16 girls were given it in 2016 -- and that trend may continue, now that the original has risen to Number 202 on…
Cortney
Cortney, when used as a masculine name, represents a less common gender assignment for what is typically considered a feminine name in modern usage. Derived from the Norman French surname 'de…
Corie
Corie is a feminine name with multiple origins, primarily considered a diminutive of Corinne or Cora. These parent names derive from Greek 'kore' meaning 'maiden' or possibly from Gaelic 'coir'…
Kizzy
Variation of Keziah
"cassia tree"
Kizzy was a character in Alex Haley's Roots ; this and other Keziah variations were widely used among enslaved people. In Roots the name is explained by the hero Kunta as 'you sit down' or 'you stay…
Salena
Saleana, Saleen, Saleena, Salena, Salene, Salenna, Sallene, Salin, Salina, Salinah, Salinda, Saline
See SELENA.
Shalon
Shalon is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from 'shalom' meaning 'peace' or 'harmony.' This gentle yet powerful name has been used in Jewish communities for generations but gained broader…
Shawnna
Shawnna is a feminine name that emerged as a variant of Shawna, which itself derived from Sean/Shaun, the Irish form of John meaning 'God is gracious.' This particular spelling with the double 'n'…
Shonna
Shonna is a feminine name that emerged as a variation of Shana, Shauna, or Shona, names with diverse origins. Shona derives from Gaelic, meaning 'God is gracious,' while related forms connect to…
Tory
English, diminutive of Victoria
"victory"
More modern nickname for Victoria than Vicky. Better known as Tori spelling.
Amin
Arabic
"faithful, trustworthy"
Amin is a simple but strong name with a solid meaning. It was borne by the sixth Abbasid caliph, a ruler of the Abbasid Muslim Empire in the 9th century, a descendant of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad.…
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…
Jerimiah
Jerimiah is a variant spelling of Jeremiah, a name with Hebrew origins meaning "appointed by God" or "God will uplift." This alternate spelling maintains the biblical connection to the prophet…
Sharif
Arabic
"the honorable one"
Long associated with Egyptian-born actor/bridge expert Omar Sharif, also a title bestowed on descendants of Muhammad.
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-'…
Keesha
Keesha is a feminine name that emerged in American usage during the 1960s, gaining moderate popularity through the 1970s and 1980s. The name may have developed as a creative variation of names like…
Levar
African American, Latin, English surname
"the truth; one who lives where rushes grow"
Brought into the mainstream by actor and TV host LeVar Burton who starred in the 70s miniseries Roots and in Star Trek: The Next Generation , Levar, or LeVar as it may be stylized, is a name of…
Lavar
Lavar is a masculine name with possible roots in several languages. In Spanish, it could be derived from 'lavar' meaning 'to wash,' while some consider it a variant of the Arabic name 'Lavar' or a…
Kunta
Literary, English, African-American
Kunta Kinte is the hero of the Roots series of books and TV series, which stem from a novel by Alex Haley. The character -- a Gambian man captured and sold into slavery in America -- is a model of…
Shawnte
Shawnte appears to be a modern variant spelling of Shante or Shanté, which emerged in American naming patterns during the late 20th century. The name may have originated as a creative variation of…
Kinte
Kinte is a masculine name that gained recognition in America primarily through the character Kunta Kinte from Alex Haley's novel 'Roots' and its television adaptation. The name has Gambian origins…