Names that Peaked in 1957

When Gail was popular, half a century ago, Gale was a plausible choice. Gale does put a slightly more masculine spin on the name, but it's dated in any version.

Somehow, the S versions are even more passe than the C's.

One-time girl next door -- and dream girl -- name has followed mama Jean down the ladder and out of the picture.

A Hollywood agent created the name Tab Hunter and poof. -- the former Arthur Gelien became a fifties teen idol. We don't advise trying this at home.