Names that Peaked in 1977
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Lashunda
Lashunda combines the popular prefix 'La-' (meaning 'the' in Romance languages but used primarily for its pleasant sound in modern naming) with 'shunda,' which may derive from the name Shonda or…
Lydell
Lydell is a masculine name with possible origins as a variation of Liddell, a surname of English and Scottish origin derived from the Old English 'hlyde-dæl' meaning 'loud valley' or referring to…
Demetric
Demetric appears to be a variation of the name Demetrius, which derives from Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility. The masculine name Demetrius has ancient Greek origins meaning…
Mandy
Diminutive of Amanda, Latin
"she must be loved"
A seventies favorite, Mandy once appeared in the US Top 100, joined by the likes of Brandi, Kristy, Nancy, Lori, and Misty. By the mid-2000s, it had fallen out of favor, and while long form Amanda…
Bree
Irish, from Brid, Brigh, Brigid
"strength or exalted one"
A short, breezy name with a sophisticated yet upbeat image, that doesn't betray its Irish roots. Bree first came to notice here in 1971 via the complex prostitute character in the movie Klute , which…
Karrie
Karrie is a feminine name typically considered a variant of Caroline or Karen, with Germanic roots meaning "free woman." This spelling with a 'K' and double 'r' emerged in the mid-20th century,…
Carisa
Carisa is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from the Latin word 'carus' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved.' It's a variant of the more common Carissa, with the single 's' spelling giving it a…
Cori
Cori is a versatile name used for both girls and boys, though more commonly feminine. It emerged as a shortened form of names like Corinne, Corinna, or Cora for girls, and Cornelius or Corwin for…
Shawna
Shawna is a feminine name that emerged as an Anglicized form of Siobhan, the Irish variation of Joan or Joanna, ultimately meaning 'God is gracious.' The name gained significant popularity in the…
Farrah
Arabic
"happiness"
Back in the late '70s, Farrah Fawcett's name was as frequently copied as her hairstyle and even made the Top 200 in 1977! Like any trend, however, it promptly fell back out of style, only to…
Fawn
Nature name
"a young deer"
The doe-eyed Fawn is as gentle and soft as the baby deer it represents. And much like that baby deer, it carries with it the potential of new life. Fawn was featured at the bottom of the Top 1000…
Jenny
Diminutive of Janet, Jane, Jean, and Jennifer
At the height of the Jennifer craze, many parents were cutting straight to the nickname and putting Jenny on the birth certificate. But now that Jennifer is the mom rather than the daughter, Jenny,…
Jami
Japanese mythology name
In Japanese folklore, Jami is an evil mountain spirit. Jami might also be a generic name for these deomons.
Jaimee
Jaimee is a feminine name that represents an alternative spelling of Jamie, which originated as a diminutive form of James. James comes from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter' or…
Jamila
Arabic
"beautiful, graceful"
Soft and appealing, with a whiff of vanilla.
Jill
Diminutive of Gillian or Juliana
"youthful"
Probably due to its nursery rhyme association, Jill has the perpetual air of a rosy-cheeked tot -- even though it is one of the oldest names on the roster, a medieval variation on the Roman Julia.…
Lakisha
Lakisha is a feminine given name that gained popularity in the United States particularly during the 1970s. The name appears to combine the prefix 'La-' (meaning 'the' in Romance languages) with…
Misty
English
"mist"
The Play Misty for Me jokes will get old really fast.
Trish
Diminutive of Patricia
"noble, patrician"
Trish was a cool -- in every sense of the word -- nickname back when Patricia was one of the most popular names in the US, primarily in the 1960s and 1970s. Trish is actually kind of a nickname of a…