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Names that Peaked in 1981

Updated November 2023

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Efrain
Spanish variation of Ephraim
On the Latino Hit Parade, heard much more often than the English version.
Gilberto
Spanish variation of Gilbert
At this point, there are more newborn American baby Gilbertos than Gilberts.
Clinton
English
"hilltop town"
Like many names that have strong political connotations, the attractiveness of the name Clinton will be affected by your world-view. But, taking politics out of the equation, Clinton has a lovely…
Susana
Susana is a feminine name with Hebrew and Spanish origins, being a Latin variant of Susannah, derived from the Hebrew name Shoshana meaning "lily" or "rose." This elegant name appears in biblical…
Jesse
Hebrew
"God exists"
The boyish spelling, which is still pronounced with two syllables and a long e at the end, is sometimes used for girls, though the Jessie form -- whether short for Jessica or standing on its own --…
Jessi
Jessi is a diminutive form of Jessica, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yiskah, meaning "to behold" or "God beholds." This short, sweet variation emerged in the late 20th century as an…
Joi
Joi is a feminine name that represents a creative spelling of Joy. The name directly connects to the emotion of joy, expressing happiness, delight, and elation. By replacing the 'y' with an 'i', the…
Griselda
German
"grey battle"
Griselda is a famous folklore figure, noted for her patience and obedience. Her story has been told by Petrarch, Chaucer, Boccaccio and set to music by Scarlatti, Vivaldi and Massenet. In the most…
Dusty
English word name
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…
Kristin
German and Norwegian variation of Christina
"a Christian"
A crystalline name that retains its loveliness far past its prime. Its biggest downside: Eternal confusion over spelling and pronunciation. Kristen? Kirsten? It can be so confusing that many parents…
Brandi
Variation of Brandy, English from Dutch
"burnt wine"
Only slightly fewer girls are named Brandi each year than Brandy, 45 versus 57 in the US. Both spellings have their advantages and disadvantages.
Tyrel
Tyrel is a masculine name with varied origins. It developed as a variant of Tyrell, which originated as an Anglo-Norman surname derived from the French place name Tirel. The surname has aristocratic…
Norberto
Norberto is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'north' and 'bright,' essentially meaning 'bright northerner' or 'from the north.' It represents the Italian, Spanish, and…
Jenelle
Variation of Jean
Combo name wedding two long-popular syllables.
Adalberto
Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of Albert, German
"noble, bright"
Adalberto is a masculine name of Germanic origin, combining the elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' This powerful combination creates the meaning 'noble and…
Evita
Spanish, diminutive of Eva
There's only one Evita.
Martine
French
"warlike"
Sleek and sophisticated.
Tiffani
Tiffani is a feminine name representing a variation of Tiffany, which originated as a medieval form of Theophania, meaning 'manifestation of God.' The name became associated with the fine jewelry…
Nicholaus
Nicholaus is a masculine name representing a classical Latin variation of Nicholas, which derives from the Greek 'Nikolaos' combining 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people), meaning 'victory of the…
Latrice
Latrice is a feminine given name that appears to be a modern variant of names like Letitia or Beatrice, possibly combining elements of 'La' (a popular prefix in naming patterns since the mid-20th…

Names that Peaked in 1981

Efrain

Gilberto

Clinton

Susana

Jesse

Jessi

Joi

Griselda

Dusty

Kristin

Brandi

Tyrel

Norberto

Jenelle

Adalberto

Evita

Martine

Tiffani

Nicholaus

Latrice