Names that Peaked in 1988
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Jalissa
Jalissa is a feminine given name that gained recognition in the United States primarily during the 1980s and 1990s. The name may be a creative variant of Alissa or Melissa, with the addition of the…
Grecia
Spanish
"Greece"
An elegant country name that evokes the climate and culture of Greece. Grecia is a Top 200 name in Mexico, but in the US it's poised just under the Top 1000, without any significant rises or falls in…
Alyse
Alyse is a feminine name of French origin, considered a variant spelling of Alice. Alice derives from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble type' or 'nobility.' This elegant variation offers a…
Ashlie
Ashlie is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Ashley, which originated as an Old English surname meaning 'ash tree clearing' or 'meadow of ash trees.' This alternative spelling gained…
Brittny
Brittny is a modern variant of Brittany, a name derived from the historical region in northwestern France. This streamlined spelling emerged in the late 20th century as parents sought more…
Caitlin
Irish variation of Catherine
"pure"
An Irish and Welsh form of Catherine, Caitlin was a boom name of the eighties, rocketing from obscurity (Americans first heard it via the wife of doomed poet Dylan Thomas) to the height of popularity…
Kandace
Kandace is a contemporary spelling variation of Candace, a name with ancient origins. Historically, Candace (or Kandake) was a title given to queens or queen mothers in the ancient African Kingdom of…
Kasey
English variation of Casey, Irish
"brave in battle"
Kasey was a modestly popular choice among Millennial babies, particularly girls.
Deandra
English combination of Diana and Alexandra, feminization of Deandre
"divine defender of man; strong and manly"
An alternative spelling to Diandra or a feminine form Deandre, Deandra is a compound name that briefly featured in the US Top 1000 in the 80s.
Felisha
Felisha is a feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Felicia, which derives from the Latin word 'felix' meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate.' This alternate spelling became particularly popular…
Jaclyn
Variation of Jacqueline, French
"supplanter"
Jaclyn is a feminine name derived from the English name Jacqueline, which is a feminine form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob. The name Jacob comes from Hebrew origin, meaning "supplanter."…
Justina
Latin, feminine variation of Justin
Justina was the pre-Justine feminization of Justin, now a possible alternative to Christina. Oddly, while Justine feels like a name unto itself, Justina feels like a pinned-together feminization in…
Porsha
Phonetic variation of Portia or Porsche
Chosen primarily by coveters of the sleek and spiffy German sports car, which is actually spelled Porsche. The Shakespearean version of the name is Portia. The one advantage of the Porsha spelling,…
Tiara
Latin
"crown, jeweled headdress"
The perfect name-accessory for a little princess, though its popularity is waning.
Brandin
Brandin is a masculine name that emerged as a modern variant of Brandon, which itself derives from the Old English surname meaning 'hill covered with broom' or 'gorse hill.' This contemporary…
Bryant
Variation of Brian, Irish
"strong, virtuous, and honorable"
Bryant has a longer history as a first name in the US than its father name Brian, ranking among the Top 1000 since the list began in 1880 while Brian only jumped on in 1925. That may be because the…
Brice
Scottish surname
"speckled, freckled"
Brice, much more often spelled Bryce, is an old saint's name that now has a sleek and sophisticated image—it feels elegant and efficient. Of the two spellings, Bryce is much more popular for both…