Names that Peaked in 1982
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Eliezer
Hebrew
"God helps"
Eliezer is a Biblical name with an air of antiquity, a distinctive sound, and hint of mystery. The name has been in and out of the US Top 1000 since the 80s, with its most recent appearance being in…
Lynsey
Lynsey is a feminine name that originated as a variant of Lindsay, which began as a Scottish surname derived from the region of Lincolnshire in England ('Lincoln's island'). This spelling with a 'y'…
Dayna
Dayna is a feminine name with Slavic origins, derived from the name Dana, ultimately connected to the Hebrew name 'Daniel' meaning 'God is my judge.' It gained modest popularity in the United States…
Kristal
See CRYSTAL.
Katrina
German variation of Katherine
"pure"
The hurricane blew this one out of the realm of possibility.
Crystal
English word name
"crystal, clear, ice"
Peaking at #9 in 1982, Crystal's popularity in the 70s and 80s stems from its sparkling natural namesake and several notable bearers, like country music singer Crystal Gayle and Dynasty character…
Kristen
Danish and Norwegian variation of Christine
"a Christian"
Kristen may be somewhat past its fashion high point, but it remains forever crystalline clear. Possible problem: confusion with the similar Scandinavian names Kristin, Kirsten, Kirstie, et al.…
Jillian
Phonetic spelling of Gillian
"youthful"
This spelling of Jillian is now much more popular than the original, maybe because the G version invites pronunciation problems.
Bradly
Bradly is a masculine name that originated as a variant of Bradley, derived from an English surname meaning "broad clearing" or "broad meadow" in Old English. This simplified spelling omits the…
Eboni
Eboni is a feminine name reflecting the rich, deep beauty of ebony wood. It's an alternative spelling of Ebony, which gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s as part of a…