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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.
  • 9,070 names peaked in popularity during the 1980s
  • 6,509 girl names and 3,558 boy names peaked in the 1980s
  • 1980s names are considered vintage — many are due for a revival

1980s Girl Names

166 girl names that peaked in popularity during the 1980s

#75
American↑ Making a comeback
From the west town
#105
Spain
new house
#106
Latin
Latin
#134
Spanish
Spanish
#156
American
ash tree town; ash town
#171
Hebrew
the Lord has remembered
#173
Hebrew
God is with us.
#188
Hebrew
princess
#194
Spain
Who is like God?
#201
Spain
Spanish
#202
American
gift
#219
American
broom hill
#220
Israel
breath or vapor
#237
Greece
Greek
#239
Spain
new house
#244
Arabic↑ Making a comeback
Hebrew
#249
Latin
male; brave; warlike
#254
English
A narrow road or pathway
#264
American
young horse
#271
English↑ Making a comeback
the people's ruler
#295
Spanish
Jehovah is salvation
#304
English
English
#304
English
English
#305
American
Irish
#311
Arabic
Exalted, noble
#316
American↑ Making a comeback
Brave in battle
#327
French
Victory of the people
#334
France
victorious people
#339
Ireland↑ Making a comeback
Rocky place
#339
Greece
Hebrew
#343
English
יָרֵד
#343
France
Laurel
#344
Spain
Adventurous traveler.
#359
American
From the broad meadow
#366
Spain
long-haired
#372
Spain
brave ruler
#379
American
English
#402
American
Warrior
#407
Italy
Italian
#420
Hebrew↑ Making a comeback
God is my oath
#428
Iran↑ Making a comeback
king
#431
France↑ Making a comeback
unfortunate
#440
Spanish
noble
#451
France
Noël is derived from the word for 'Christmas'.
#454
Sweden
Means 'eternal ruler' or 'ever-ruler' from the elements 'ei' (ever) and 'rikr' (ruler).
#459
American↑ Making a comeback
A variation of 'Casey' meaning brave in battle
#463
Israel↑ Making a comeback
Hebrew
#467
English
Hebrew
#468
American
Crown, garland
#471
English
noble
#472
Italy
reborn
#478
American
English
#479
Chinese↑ Making a comeback
Chinese
#483
Latin
Worthy of love
#483
American
Spear strength
#487
English
Irish
#494
Hebrew
Hebrew
#497
Spain↑ Making a comeback
Spanish
#500
India
Sanskrit
#500
French
Loved, beloved
#500
Scotland
Old Norse
#500
American
A modern, possibly invented name with no clear historical meaning.
#500
English
English
#501
American
English
#501
American
African American Vernacular English
#501
English
manifestation of God
#502
France
Victorious
#502
France
God is gracious
#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
#506
Yiddish-speaking communities
Yiddish
#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
Italy
Italian
#508
Italy
Rest
#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
Welsh↑ Making a comeback
Welsh
#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
American
English
#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
Intended to symbolize the melodic aspects of music.
#520
Cambodia
Colorful, joyous
#521
English
from the ash tree meadow
#521
Native American
Native American
#521
Nigeria
Born on Sunday
#521
Vietnam
Vietnamese
#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
#526
France
victory of the people

1980s Boy Names

101 boy names that peaked in popularity during the 1980s

#17
Hebrew
Hebrew
#65
Greece
Greek
#75
American↑ Making a comeback
From the west town
#82
Israel
God has given
#83
Ireland
Irish
#103
Hebrew
Man; human; to be red, referring to the red earth.
#105
Spain
new house
#106
Latin
Latin
#134
Spanish
Spanish
#156
American
ash tree town; ash town
#171
Hebrew
the Lord has remembered
#173
Hebrew
God is with us.
#185
American
Latin
#188
Hebrew
princess
#194
Spain
Who is like God?
#201
Spain
Spanish
#202
American
gift
#219
American
broom hill
#220
Israel
breath or vapor
#237
Greece
Greek
#239
Spain
new house
#244
Arabic↑ Making a comeback
Hebrew
#249
Latin
male; brave; warlike
#254
English
A narrow road or pathway
#264
American
young horse
#271
English↑ Making a comeback
the people's ruler
#295
Spanish
Jehovah is salvation
#304
English
English
#304
English
English
#305
American
Irish
#311
Arabic
Exalted, noble
#316
American↑ Making a comeback
Brave in battle
#334
France
victorious people
#339
Ireland↑ Making a comeback
Rocky place
#339
Greece
Hebrew
#343
English
יָרֵד
#343
France
Laurel
#344
Spain
Adventurous traveler.
#359
American
From the broad meadow
#366
Spain
long-haired
#372
Spain
brave ruler
#379
American
English
#402
American
Warrior
#407
Italy
Italian
#420
Hebrew↑ Making a comeback
God is my oath
#428
Iran↑ Making a comeback
king
#431
France↑ Making a comeback
unfortunate
#440
Spanish
noble
#451
France
Noël is derived from the word for 'Christmas'.
#454
Sweden
Means 'eternal ruler' or 'ever-ruler' from the elements 'ei' (ever) and 'rikr' (ruler).
#459
American↑ Making a comeback
A variation of 'Casey' meaning brave in battle
#463
Israel↑ Making a comeback
Hebrew
#467
English
Hebrew
#471
English
noble
#472
Italy
reborn
#478
American
English
#479
Chinese↑ Making a comeback
Chinese
#483
American
Spear strength
#487
English
Irish
#494
Hebrew
Hebrew
#497
Spain↑ Making a comeback
Spanish
#500
Nigeria
God's strength.
#500
France
Famous ruler
#500
Armenia
Protector
#501
Italy
eagle power
#501
Spanish
young warrior
#501
English
manifestation of God
#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.
#504
Albania
free
#506
American
A variant of 'Cardale', possibly derived from a place name.
#506
Persian
دارا, meaning 'possessor', 'wealthy' or 'kingly'.
#506
American
Eighth
#508
Italy
Italian
#508
Italy
Rest
#509
Welsh↑ Making a comeback
Welsh
#510
American
English
#510
American
English
#510
Germanic
A variant of the name Stephan, meaning 'crown'.
#513
American
A modern invented name.
#516
American
God's gift
#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
English
from the ash tree meadow
#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
#526
France
victory of the people

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