Names that Peaked in 1980

  1. Ramsey
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "low-lying land"
    • Description:

      A surname with potential as a first — Ramsey was given to a little over 100 baby boys in 2022.
  2. Terrance
    • Description:

      Variation of Terence.
  3. Monique
    • Origin:

      French variation of Monica
    • Meaning:

      "advisor"
    • Description:

      The sort of oh-so-French name that's falling out of favor now.
  4. Derrick
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Derek
    • Meaning:

      "the people's ruler"
    • Description:

      Variation of Derek.
  5. Brannon
    • Origin:

      Irish variation of Brennan
    • Description:

      Occasionally used as an alternative to Brandon or Brennan.
  6. Rogelio
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "famous spearman"
    • Description:

      A Spanish variation of the name Roger meaning "famous spearman." Rogelio is popular among the Filipino and Argentine communities and could be a great alternative for international families looking for a name that can still be shortened to the very Anglo nickname "Rodge."
  7. Lesley
    • Origin:

      Variation of Leslie
    • Description:

      Lesley runs a distant second to more popular sister Leslie, used for just over 50 baby girls in one recent year vs. Leslie's 700+. And interestingly, no baby boys were named Lesley though 45 were named Leslie. Once one of the most widely-used girl names starting with L, Lesley and Leslie now trail behind trendy L-starting girl names like Layla and Lily.
  8. Tai
    • Origin:

      Chinese
    • Meaning:

      "great extreme"
    • Description:

      Skater Tai Babilonia brought this sleek modern name to the world's attention. Pronounced "tie."
  9. Lamar
    • Origin:

      English from French
    • Meaning:

      "dweller by a pool"
    • Description:

      While it may sound a little dated, Lamar is a name that has never been outside the US Top 1000, but it is in danger of falling off the list.
  10. Roberto
    • Origin:

      Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of Robert
    • Description:

      Standard Latin classic.
  11. Yoel
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah is his God"
    • Description:

      The Hebrew version of Joel has a pleasant, almost jolly sound.
  12. Tasha
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Natasha
    • Description:

      See NATASHA.
  13. Rolando
    • Origin:

      Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese variation of Roland
    • Description:

      Rolando, along with brother name Orlando, are among the most attractive and appealing of Latinate names. It has been in the US Top 1000 every year since 1946.
  14. Juston
    • Horacio
      • Derick
        • Corina
          • Deidra
            • Brook
              • Origin:

                English nature name
              • Meaning:

                "small stream"
              • Description:

                Brooke variation – or is the other way around? – that makes it more a nature name, less an eighties-style androgynous name.
            • Loni
              • Origin:

                Variation of Leona
              • Description:

                In baby name limbo along with Ronni, Connie, and Bonnie.