Names that Peaked in 1981

  1. Ramiro
    • Origin:

      Spanish; Portuguese
    • Meaning:

      "great judge"
    • Description:

      A charming -o name with cool nickname possibilities, Ramiro is also a historical choice: there were 2 Aragonese Spanish kings named Ramiro.
  2. Ernesto
    • Origin:

      Spanish and Italian variation of Ernest
    • Description:

      A Latin classic, widely used here and abroad, though in the U.S. it has fallen on the charts in recent years.
  3. Dusty
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Description:

      While the most famous Dusty, Dusty Springfield, might be female, Dusty as a boys' name is derived directly from Dustin. And there are about twice as many baby boys named Dusty as baby girls -- 33 to 14 last year, so a fairly rare name for either sex.
  4. Nereida
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "sea nymph"
    • Description:

      More intriguing than the more familiar form Nerida, this name is perfect for a beach baby, or a baby born under a water sign.
  5. Martine
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "warlike"
    • Description:

      Sleek and sophisticated.
  6. Efrain
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Ephraim
    • Description:

      On the Latino Hit Parade, heard much more often than the English version.
  7. Susana
    • Evita
      • Origin:

        Spanish, diminutive of Eva
      • Description:

        There's only one Evita.
    • 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."
    • Gilberto
      • Origin:

        Spanish variation of Gilbert
      • Description:

        At this point, there are more newborn American baby Gilbertos than Gilberts.
    • Rodolfo
      • Origin:

        Spanish
      • Meaning:

        "bold wolf"
      • Description:

        Romanticizes Rudolph and distances the name from the red-nosed reindeer. After remaining steadily in the US Top 500 for much of the twentieth century, Rodolfo has been slipping of late.
    • Brandi
      • Origin:

        Variation of Brandy, Dutch
      • Meaning:

        "burnt wine"
      • Description:

        Only slightly fewer girls are named Brandi each year than Brandy, 45 versus 57 in the US. Both spellings have their advantages and disadvantages.
    • Marchello
      • Adalberto
        • Norberto
          • Joi
            • Tyrel
              • Nicholaus
                • Sherita
                  • Jessi