Names that Peaked in 1947
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Dickie
Dickie is traditionally a masculine name functioning primarily as an affectionate diminutive of Richard, which has Germanic origins meaning 'strong ruler' or 'brave power.' While sometimes used as a…
Terry
Diminutive of Terence or Thierry, English
"soft; thresher; ruler of the people"
One of the first breakaway unisex baby names , Terry, used independently since the days of Terry and the Pirates. Popular in the mid-20th-century, it has fallen out of favor in recent years, replaced…
Aleta
Aleta is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Greek, it's a variation of Alethea, meaning "truth," while some sources connect it to Spanish origins as a diminutive of Alicia. The name…
Michaele
Michaele is a feminine name of Italian origin, representing the female form of Michael. Derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning 'who is like God,' it carries biblical significance as Michael…
Sandra
Diminutive of Alessandra, Italian from Greek
"defending men"
2012's Hurricane Sandy blew away whatever style currency Sandra retained from its 1960s Sandra Dee heyday. While in recent years it's been associated with Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor,…
Sandie
Sandie is a charming feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Sandra, which itself is a shortened form of Alexandra (meaning 'defender of mankind'). With Scottish and English roots,…
Charleen
Charleen is a feminine name that emerged as a variant of Charlotte, sharing the same French and Germanic roots meaning 'free man' or 'strong.' This variation gained modest popularity in the mid-20th…
Sharyl
Sharyl is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Cheryl or Sheryl. Derived from the French name Cherie, which means 'darling' or 'beloved,' Sharyl emerged in English-speaking countries…