Names that Peaked in 1980
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Heriberto
Heriberto is a Spanish and Portuguese masculine name derived from the Germanic name Herbert, composed of the elements 'heri' meaning 'army' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' The name…
Jerod
Jerod is a masculine name primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly the United States. It emerged as a variant spelling of Jared, which comes from the Hebrew name Yared, meaning…
Jarrod
Jarrod is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, being a variant spelling of Jared, which means 'descent' or 'he who descended.' The name appears in the Old Testament as a pre-flood patriarch. This…
Juston
Juston is a modern variant of the classic name Justin, derived from the Latin name 'Justinus,' meaning 'just' or 'fair.' This masculine name maintains the strong, straightforward appeal of its…
Lamar
English from French
"dweller by a pool"
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. Lamar Odom is a retired professional basketball player.
Rolando
Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese variation of Roland, German
"famous throughout the land"
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.
Ramsey
English, Scottish
"garlic island"
Tough, cool, and rugged, Ramsey is a Scottish and English surname that has plenty of potential as a given name. Similar in style to Murray, Murphy, and Rafferty, it was chosen for around 90 boys and…
Deidra
Deidra is a feminine name with Celtic origins, considered a variant of Deirdre, a tragic heroine from Irish mythology known for her beauty and sorrowful fate. The name may derive from the Old Irish…
Syreeta
Syreeta is a feminine name that gained recognition partly through singer Syreeta Wright (1946-2004), who worked closely with Stevie Wonder. The name may be a variant spelling of Sarita, which is a…
Shameka
Shameka appears to be a feminine name that gained prominence in the United States during the 1970s and early 1980s. The name likely combines the prefix 'Sha-' (found in names like Shawn and Sharon)…
Lesley
Variation of Leslie, Scottish
"garden of holly"
Lesley runs a distant second to more popular sister Leslie, used for about 30 baby girls in one recent year vs. Leslie's 400+. And interestingly, no baby boys were named Lesley though about 40 were…
Tai
Chinese
"great extreme"
Skater Tai Babilonia brought this sleek modern name to the world's attention. Pronounced "tie."
Horacio
Horacio is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Horatius, a masculine name of Latin origin derived from the Roman clan name Horatius, whose meaning remains uncertain. Made famous by the Roman poet…
Yoel
Hebrew
"Jehovah is his God"
The Hebrew version of Joel has a pleasant, almost jolly sound.
Rogelio
Spanish
"famous spearman"
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…
Terrance
Variation of Terence.
Renada
Renada is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Renata, which has Latin roots meaning 'reborn' or 'born again,' carrying spiritual connotations of renewal and…
Chimere
Chimere is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Igbo (Nigerian) tradition, it relates to 'God's creation' or 'something made by God.' The name also has French connections, where…
Andria
Andria is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be considered the feminine form of Andrew, derived from the Greek 'Andreas' meaning 'manly' or 'brave.' In Italian, Andria is also a…
Brook
English nature name
"small stream"
Brooke variation – or is the other way around? – that makes it more a nature name, less an eighties-style androgynous name.