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The 1980s loved bold, strong sounds and multi-syllable names. Power names for a power decade — many remain popular today.

Quick facts: 1980s names

  • 1980s names are beginning to feel retro-cool to today's parents.
  • 8,745 names peaked in popularity during the 1980s
  • 6,080 girl names and 3,013 boy names peaked in the 1980s
  • 1980s names are considered vintage — many are due for a revival

1980s Girl Names

150 girl names that peaked in popularity during the 1980s

#198
Hebrew
princess
#306
Greece↑ Making a comeback
Hebrew
#372
France↑ Making a comeback
unfortunate
#377
English
English
#383
French
Victory of the people
#401
France
Laurel
#458
Hebrew
God is my oath
#460
Spanish
noble
#469
Welsh↑ Making a comeback
Welsh
#476
English
noble
#481
Italy↑ Making a comeback
reborn
#493
Latin
Worthy of love
#500
India
Sanskrit
#500
French
Loved, beloved
#500
American
A modern, possibly invented name with no clear historical meaning.
#500
English
English
#501
American
English
#501
American
African American Vernacular English
#502
France
Victorious
#502
Finland
A form of Christina, meaning ‘follower of Christ’.
#502
Indian
Derived from the name ‘Nikita,’ meaning ‘unconquered’ or ‘victorious’.
#503
American
Short form of 'Courtney', meaning 'from the court.'
#503
France
Revelation
#503
France
French
#504
American
from Britain
#504
American
A young woman, a maiden; derived from the Spanish 'chalan,' which denotes a young man.
#504
Italy
Latin
#504
Arabic
Rising, dawn
#504
India
goddess of learning
#504
American
beloved, cherished
#505
American
A variant of Cherise, meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'
#505
English
English
#505
English
Light of the lake
#505
American
A variant of the name 'Satarah', often interpreted as a form of 'star'.
#506
American
A variant of Shantae; the stone or the warrior
#506
Spain
Spanish
#506
American
Zulu
#507
American
Derived from Keia, meaning 'your' or 'yours' in Hawaiian.
#507
USA
Star or star-like
#508
American
A blend of Charles (meaning 'free man') and Lisa (a diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath')
#508
French
French
#508
Poland
Polish
#508
Vietnam
beautiful, delicate
#508
American
A modern variant of the name Theresa, meaning 'harvest' or 'to harvest'
#509
Latin
exalted one, elevated
#509
American
A variant of Kate, meaning 'pure'.
#509
American
gift of the sea
#509
Nigeria
the road is good
#510
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#510
Latin
she who must be loved
#510
Unknown
luxurious
#510
Swahili-speaking countries
Meaning 'good fortune' or 'blessing'.
#510
USA
A modern variation of the name Tina, meaning 'little Tina' or 'follower of Christ'
#511
France
English
#511
American
friendship
#511
Arabic
Arabic
#512
American
Loving and beloved
#512
American
a variant of Shakira, meaning 'thankful' or 'grateful'
#513
English
peace
#513
American
English
#513
France
peaceful; serene
#513
American
English
#513
Norway
the name of a type of fish
#514
Nigeria
Igbo
#514
American
Blessing
#514
Arabic
joyful
#515
American
A modern variation of the name Jessica, expressing elegance and charm.
#515
English
supplanter
#515
American
Tentative or cautious
#515
China
阴 (yīn) - shadow or feminine aspect of nature
#516
American
English
#516
American
God's gift
#516
American
Earth
#516
American
English
#517
American
a combination of Lauren and Ashley, often symbolizing honor and ash tree
#517
American
no specific meaning, modern variant
#518
American
noble strength and rose
#518
American
from the valley by the meadow
#518
American
A variant of the name Misha, often interpreted as 'gift from God'
#518
American
Combination of the names Talea and Alisia, conveying meanings of 'story' or 'noble'.
#519
American
help, protect
#519
American
a form of the name Kristen or Christin, symbolizing a follower of Christ.
#519
American
Christian follower
#519
English
To be free
#519
American
A blend of Sandra (defender of mankind) and a variation of Ricka (peaceful ruler)
#519
English
To cross over
#520
American↑ Making a comeback
the color of honey
#520
American
Intended to symbolize the melodic aspects of music.
#520
Cambodia
Colorful, joyous
#521
Native American
Native American
#521
Nigeria
Born on Sunday
#521
American
Variance of Geronda
#521
American
A variant of 'Kassandra', meaning 'shining upon man'
#521
American
pure
#522
Arabic
the conqueror
#522
Philippines
A woman of great beauty and virtue
#522
American
combination of Joanna and Angela, meaning God is gracious and angel
#522
American
Pure and beloved
#523
Japan
beautiful field
#523
American
English
#524
India
beautiful
#524
Arabic
سُرًى - 'Joy, happiness'
#524
American
English
#525
American
darling, dear one
#525
India
Sanskrit
#525
American
English
#525
American
A combination of Mary and Emma
#525
American
A modern invented name, possibly a variant of Tiara.
#526
France
invaluable
#526
Greece
Κυρία
#527
American
pure, chaste
#527
USA
God is my judge
#527
Italy
Pig; swine
#528
Polynesia
A name of Polynesian origin meaning 'the one who brings peace'
#528
American
a variation of Kendra, meaning 'knowledge' or 'understanding'
#528
American
English
#528
Spain
Mary of the Angels
#528
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#529
American
English
#529
Dutch
Dutch
#529
English
supplanter
#530
American
English
#530
India
Oath, promise
#531
American
believed to be a combination of names or a creative variant.
#531
American
A modern blend of names such as 'Kea' or 'Andrea'.
#531
American
Turkish
#531
American
English
#532
English
English
#532
Japanese
Japanese
#532
Thailand
Thai
#532
USA
English
#532
Spanish
Lonely
#533
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#533
USA
to be steadfast
#533
English
Keeper of the keys; pure
#533
American
English
#533
American
a variation of Sarah, meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman'
#534
American
one who is strong
#534
American
From Brittany
#534
English
pure, beloved
#534
China
snow
#535
Latin
of Mars
#535
American
a combination of the names 'Sherry' and 'Monica'
#535
American
a variant form of the name Shailene, which signifies a serene or calm personality.
#536
English
Gift of God
#536
American
A feminine variation of the name Jiles, modernly associated with joyful or cheerful.
#536
American
American
#536
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#536
English
variant of 'Nicole'.
#536
American
the one who is an innovative force

1980s Boy Names

53 boy names that peaked in popularity during the 1980s

#22
Hebrew
Hebrew
#73
Greece
Greek
#89
Israel
God has given
#99
Ireland
Irish
#101
Hebrew
Man; human; to be red, referring to the red earth.
#233
American
Latin
#500
Nigeria
God's strength.
#500
France
Famous ruler
#500
Armenia
Protector
#501
Italy
eagle power
#502
France
God is gracious
#503
Spain
To cut
#504
American
A young woman, a maiden; derived from the Spanish 'chalan,' which denotes a young man.
#506
American
A variant of 'Cardale', possibly derived from a place name.
#506
Persian
دارا, meaning 'possessor', 'wealthy' or 'kingly'.
#506
American
Eighth
#510
American
English
#510
Germanic
A variant of the name Stephan, meaning 'crown'.
#513
American
A modern invented name.
#516
India
light or brightness
#517
Italy
Wealthy guardian.
#517
English
Yahweh is salvation
#517
American
Derived from a surname, possibly meaning 'island or riverside land'
#518
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#518
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#519
American
a form of the name Kristen or Christin, symbolizing a follower of Christ.
#519
USA
English
#519
Iran
having a good temper; someone who is smart and wise.
#520
English
Hebrew
#521
American
English
#521
Vietnam
Vietnamese
#523
Israel
He who struggles with God
#524
Greece
a form of Emmanuel, meaning God is with us
#524
American
who is like God; Christ bearer
#525
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#526
American
Of the heart
#527
USA
English
#527
American
American English
#529
American
Derived from 'Rashaun' or 'Rashawn', associated with meaning 'brave' or 'courageous'.
#529
Iran
Mister, sir, or ownership, often used for descendants of the Prophet Muhammad.
#529
Arabic
Arabic
#529
Scotland
Son of William
#530
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#531
France
Little branch
#531
American
rocky hill
#532
Iran
young man or prince
#534
Armenia
Armenian
#534
China
snow
#535
American
From the broad ridge
#535
France
(French) A variant of 'Jacques' meaning 'supplanter', derived from the Hebrew name 'Yaakov'.
#536
Hebrew
My people
#536
American
English
#537
England
A chapel or religious institution.

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