Boy Baby Names from the 1980s

9511 names that peaked in popularity during the 1980s.

The 1980s loved bold, strong sounds and multi-syllable names. Power names for a power decade — many remain popular today. 1980s names are beginning to feel retro-cool to today's parents.

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From the west town

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Man; human; to be red, referring to the red earth.

ash tree town; ash town

the Lord has remembered

God is with us.

Who is like God?

breath or vapor

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male; brave; warlike

A narrow road or pathway

the people's ruler

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Jehovah is salvation

Brave in battle

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victorious people

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Adventurous traveler.

From the broad meadow

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Noël is derived from the word for 'Christmas'.

Means 'eternal ruler' or 'ever-ruler' from the elements 'ei' (ever) and 'rikr' (ruler).

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God's strength.

God is gracious

A young woman, a maiden; derived from the Spanish 'chalan,' which denotes a young man.

A variant of 'Cardale', possibly derived from a place name.

دارا, meaning 'possessor', 'wealthy' or 'kingly'.

A variant of the name Stephan, meaning 'crown'.

A modern invented name.

light or brightness

Wealthy guardian.

Yahweh is salvation

Derived from a surname, possibly meaning 'island or riverside land'

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

a form of the name Kristen or Christin, symbolizing a follower of Christ.

having a good temper; someone who is smart and wise.

He who struggles with God

a form of Emmanuel, meaning God is with us

Michaelchristop

who is like God; Christ bearer

A beloved name with deep roots

American English

To flow, to stream

Derived from 'Rashaun' or 'Rashawn', associated with meaning 'brave' or 'courageous'.

Mister, sir, or ownership, often used for descendants of the Prophet Muhammad.

A beloved name with deep roots

young man or prince

Who is like God?

From the broad ridge

(French) A variant of 'Jacques' meaning 'supplanter', derived from the Hebrew name 'Yaakov'.

A chapel or religious institution.

A beloved name with deep roots

To live or to exist

Variant of Jesse; Gift

Drawn out of water

A woke from sleep.

a common surname meaning 'descendant of a learned person'.

shine; allow; consent

Cēat - A personal name, possibly meaning 'warrior'

bearer of Christ

The one who digs or uncovers secrets.

Venerable or revered

One who is strong

Of unknown meaning; possibly derived from 'Antonius'.

a variant of Tomás, meaning twin

anointed, Christ

brother, or from Germany

To live or to rise

From the DeSean family

Royal ruler or leader

Crown or garland; derived from Stephen.

Derived from the name Jarvis, meaning 'spear man'.

A modern invented name, potentially influenced by Sean or similar names

child of the village

Bearer of Christ

asked for, prayed for

from the village

a variant of Phillip, meaning 'lover of horses'

Derived from the name Justin, meaning 'just' or 'fair'

a form of the name Tara; rocky hill

beyond praise / worth more than expected

A beloved name with deep roots

derived from Lauren, meaning 'laurel'

A combination of 'James', which means 'supplanter', and 'Paul', which means 'small' or 'humble'.

male, manly, brave

a combination of 'D' and 'Juan', meaning 'God is gracious'

Derived from modern invented name, could imply 'God's gift' or 'gift of God'.

Possible variant of Jasmine, meaning 'gift from God'.

from the Alder tree

loyal, faithful

from the warrior's farm

The Lord has remembered

Combination of Ty and Rell

people of Acadia