Names that Peaked in 1983
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Jarad
Jarad is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It's often considered a variant spelling of Jared, which has Hebrew origins meaning "descent" or "he who descended." In biblical tradition,…
Jerad
Jerad is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Jared, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'descent' or 'he who descended.' This alternative spelling emerged as parents sought ways to…
Johathan
Johathan appears to be a variant spelling of Jonathan, which comes from the Hebrew name 'Yehonatan' meaning 'gift of Jehovah' or 'God has given.' This unusual spelling variation maintains the…
Taurean
African American, English, Latin
"born under the sign of Taurus"
Taurean likely derives from the Latin 'taurus' meaning 'bull,' and relates to the astrological sign Taurus (April 20-May 20). The name emerged in usage primarily in the 1970s and gained modest…
Tanesha
Tanesha is a feminine given name that appears to be a variant spelling of Tanisha. The name likely emerged in the United States in the latter half of the 20th century. While its precise etymology is…
Desiree
French
"desired, wished"
One of the original French names chosen by midcentury parents for their sophistication and je ne sais quoi , Desiree has since become completely assimilated in the US. It ranked in the Top 1000 from…
Laquita
Laquita appears to be a modern feminine given name that gained popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. Linguistically, it may be a creative variation or elaboration of names like…
Stephaine
Stephaine is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Stephanie, which derives from the Greek name Stephanos meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' This alternative spelling maintains the same…
Casie
Casie is a feminine name typically considered a variant spelling of Casey or Kasey. With Irish and Gaelic origins, the underlying name derives from "cathásach," meaning "vigilant" or "watchful." This…
Amit
Hebrew; Sanskrit
"friend; infinite"
Simple and worldly, popular and carrying two positive meanings in two diverse cultures. A winner prime for wider use.
Shaneka
Shaneka appears to be a modern feminine name that emerged in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It follows a naming pattern using the popular prefix 'Sha-' combined with…
Kiel
Short form of Ezekiel
Sharp attractive short form which has a nautical translation in German: "keel" (although it isn't used as a name there). Fun fact: the similarly spelt Kieł is the name of Hagrid's dog Fang in the…
Dwan
Dwan is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the English word 'dawn,' referring to the first appearance of light in the morning, symbolizing new beginnings and hope.…
Echo
Greek mythology name
"echo or sound"
Echo, the pretty, resonant name of a legendary nymph, was the heroine of Joss Whedon's sci-fi series Dollhouse . Nick Hexum, of the band 311, named his daughter Echo Love. In the Greek myth, Echo was…
Lindsey
English surname meaning "Marshlands of Lincolnshire"
"Marshlands of Lincolnshire"
Lindsey is one of the few truly unisex names (rather than being a name that has changed genders). Over time the "ey" ending was usually reserved for women and the "ay" ending reserved for men, and…
Randi
Feminine diminutive of Randolph
"shield-wolf"
A relic of the midcentury Mandi-Sandi-Andi era.
Eliot
Variation of Elliot, English diminutive of Elias
"Yahweh is God"
Sleekened spelling.
Rene
French
"reborn"
Though it's used for boys, most non-French people would hear it as a girls’ name . Most would be surprised to learn that Rene has always charted in the US Top 1000 for boys.
Kaleena
Modern invented name
This name shot to popularity in the early 1980s thanks to child actor Kaleena Kiff, who starred in the sitcom Love, Sidney /.
Ciji
Modern invented name, initials C + G
This name, which sounds like "C.G.", was popularized by the character Ciji Dunne on the soap opera Knot's Landing . She appeared from 1982-3, and her name peaked sharply in 1983 before slowly fading.