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Baby names that were most popular around 1980. Browse the full list below, organized by gender, with meanings and origins for each name.

Quick facts: names popular in 1980

  • 4,342 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1980
  • 3,132 girl names and 1,655 boy names are associated with 1980
  • 1980 sits between the vintage revival window and today's trends
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982

Popular Girl Names 1980

166 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1980

#173
Italy
manly, brave
#188
Hebrew
princess
#201
Spain
Spanish
#202
American
gift
#218
Hebrew
Hebrew
#239
Spain
new house
#254
English
A narrow road or pathway
#271
English↑ Rising
the people's ruler
#276
Spanish
farmer
#297
Spain
Free man
#327
French
Victory of the people
#330
Greece
To tame
#343
English
יָרֵד
#344
Spain
Adventurous traveler.
#382
Italy
Derived from Marcus, meaning 'warlike'.
#420
Hebrew↑ Rising
God is my oath
#428
Iran↑ Rising
king
#451
American↑ Rising
The name is derived from the holly tree, symbolizing protection and peace.
#454
Sweden
Means 'eternal ruler' or 'ever-ruler' from the elements 'ei' (ever) and 'rikr' (ruler).
#463
Israel↑ Rising
Hebrew
#472
Italy
reborn
#479
Chinese↑ Rising
Chinese
#483
Latin
Worthy of love
#500
India
Sanskrit
#500
USA
A variant of the name Roxane, meaning 'bright' or 'dawn'.
#500
English
English
#500
Ireland
Irish
#501
English
manifestation of God
#502
American
A variant of the male name Kiff
#502
Finland
A form of Christina, meaning ‘follower of Christ’.
#502
India
lock of hair
#502
Africa
A name with diverse cultural significance
#503
English
English
#504
American
A young woman, a maiden; derived from the Spanish 'chalan,' which denotes a young man.
#504
India
lovely, intelligent
#504
Italy
Latin
#505
Ghana
Father
#505
American
A variant of Cherise, meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'
#505
English
Light of the lake
#506
American
Zulu
#507
American
A variation of Antoine
#508
French
French
#508
Poland
Polish
#508
African
A beloved name with deep roots
#508
Italy
Italian
#509
Welsh↑ Rising
Welsh
#509
American
English
#510
American
English
#510
Swahili-speaking countries
Meaning 'good fortune' or 'blessing'.
#511
France
English
#511
American
friendship
#511
Arabic
Arabic
#513
American
Variant of Dawn
#513
Arabic
the steady; the unshakable
#513
English
peace
#513
American
English
#513
American
English
#514
Nigeria
Igbo
#514
Swahili-speaking countries
First
#514
American
warrior
#514
Arabic
joyful
#515
China
阴 (yīn) - shadow or feminine aspect of nature
#516
English
to open, to bud
#516
American
English
#516
American
English
#516
American
God's gift
#517
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#518
American
A shortened form of Melinda, which means 'honey' or 'sweet'
#519
American
a form of the name Kristen or Christin, symbolizing a follower of Christ.
#520
American
to rise, to excel
#520
American
Intended to symbolize the melodic aspects of music.
#521
Nigeria
Born on Sunday
#521
American
Variance of Geronda
#521
American
pure
#521
American
English
#524
India
beautiful
#525
American
darling, dear one
#525
India
Sanskrit
#525
American
English
#525
American
A combination of Mary and Emma
#526
American
English
#526
Hebrew
Hebrew
#527
American
Combination of the name La and Tisha, often considered to signify 'God is my witness'.
#528
Polynesia
A name of Polynesian origin meaning 'the one who brings peace'
#529
English
sword
#530
Scotland
Knowledge or wisdom.
#530
India
Oath, promise
#531
American
A modern combination of 'Bree' and 'Anne', conveying meanings of exaltation and grace.
#532
Japanese
Japanese
#532
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#532
Thailand
Thai
#532
USA
English
#532
American
Victory
#533
American
a variation of Sarah, meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman'
#534
American
one who is strong
#534
American
the one who is bold or brave
#534
China
snow
#535
France
(French) A variant of 'Jacques' meaning 'supplanter', derived from the Hebrew name 'Yaakov'.
#535
Latin
of Mars
#536
English
Gift of God
#536
American
the one who is an innovative force
#539
American
Heart; brave
#539
American
a blend of names with uncertain origins
#539
India
Sanskrit
#540
Spain
Drawn out of water
#540
American
a combination of 'Shar' from Sharlene or Sharon with 'Ronda'
#540
American
a combination of charm and beauty
#541
Hawaii
Hawaiian
#541
French
January
#541
Arab countries
seeker of knowledge
#542
Nigeria
Igbo
#542
American
Modern English
#543
American
A combination of key and Shonda, symbolizing uniqueness.
#543
American
English
#543
American
graceful, poetic
#543
American
a variant of Tanya, meaning 'fairy queen'
#543
Korea
shine; allow; consent
#544
American
Combination of the names La and Shondria; possibly influenced by the name Sandra, meaning 'defender'
#544
American
a variant of the name Laquanda
#544
American
gift of God
#544
Japan
Japanese
#545
American
origin or beginning
#546
American
a variant of the name 'Cameo', implying a distinctive or impressive character
#547
American
The name Shemika is often associated with an interpretation meaning 'a gift from God' or 'the one who is loved'.
#547
India
Sanskrit
#548
American
follower of Christ
#548
Arabic
True believer
#548
American
a modern twist on the name Regina, meaning 'queen'
#548
American
Hebrew
#549
Spanish
Chiquia often means 'little' or 'small', derived from 'chico'.
#550
Greece
Greek
#550
American
A loving or tender person.
#550
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#550
American
possibly a modern invention derived from various cultural influences.
#551
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#552
American
a form of the name Davon, meaning 'Greek origin'
#552
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#552
American
pure
#552
Spanish
Spanish
#552
American
a variant of the name Shante
#553
American
Latin
#553
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#553
American
The Princess
#553
Japan
rich
#554
Italian
Italian
#554
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#555
India
Sanskrit
#555
American
English
#556
American
English
#557
English
Latin
#559
Greece
Greek
#559
Egypt
Beautiful Companion
#560
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#560
France
A diminutive form of Jacques, meaning 'supplanter'
#560
Ireland
Irish
#561
American
English
#561
Arabic
The protector, the keeper; someone who preserves or guards
#561
Poland
Polish
#562
Unknown
gift from God
#562
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#562
American
English
#562
American
English
#563
American
Variation of Devine or Devan, associated with 'poet' or 'bard'.
#563
India
Noble
#563
Persian
Princess or noblewoman
#563
American
A modern name, potentially a variation of 'Tanika', which may derive from the name 'Tanya' or 'Tana'.

Popular Boy Names 1980

86 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1980

#188
Hebrew
princess
#201
Spain
Spanish
#202
American
gift
#218
Hebrew
Hebrew
#239
Spain
new house
#254
English
A narrow road or pathway
#271
English↑ Rising
the people's ruler
#276
Spanish
farmer
#297
Spain
Free man
#330
Greece
To tame
#343
English
יָרֵד
#344
Spain
Adventurous traveler.
#382
Italy
Derived from Marcus, meaning 'warlike'.
#420
Hebrew↑ Rising
God is my oath
#428
Iran↑ Rising
king
#451
American↑ Rising
The name is derived from the holly tree, symbolizing protection and peace.
#454
Sweden
Means 'eternal ruler' or 'ever-ruler' from the elements 'ei' (ever) and 'rikr' (ruler).
#463
Israel↑ Rising
Hebrew
#472
Italy
reborn
#479
Chinese↑ Rising
Chinese
#500
Nigeria
God's strength.
#501
Scottish
from the meadow
#501
Spanish
young warrior
#501
English
manifestation of God
#504
American
A young woman, a maiden; derived from the Spanish 'chalan,' which denotes a young man.
#505
Ghana
Father
#506
Hebrew
Hebrew
#506
American
Eighth
#507
American
A variation of Antoine
#508
Italy
Italian
#509
Welsh↑ Rising
Welsh
#510
American
English
#514
Estonia
a variant of the name Jaan, which means 'God is gracious'
#514
Swahili-speaking countries
First
#514
Turkey
Meaning 'wise' or 'sensible'
#516
English
to open, to bud
#516
American
God's gift
#516
India
light or brightness
#517
English
Yahweh is salvation
#518
American
A shortened form of Melinda, which means 'honey' or 'sweet'
#519
American
a form of the name Kristen or Christin, symbolizing a follower of Christ.
#523
Korea
Korean
#524
Italy
little saint
#525
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#526
Hebrew
Hebrew
#527
USA
English
#527
Africa
To be strong or to influence
#527
American
Combination of the name La and Tisha, often considered to signify 'God is my witness'.
#527
American
American English
#529
Welsh
Welsh
#529
English
sword
#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
#534
American
the one who is bold or brave
#534
Greece
Greek
#534
China
snow
#535
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#535
France
(French) A variant of 'Jacques' meaning 'supplanter', derived from the Hebrew name 'Yaakov'.
#538
American
to bring joy or happiness
#540
Spain
Drawn out of water
#541
French
January
#543
American
English
#543
Korea
shine; allow; consent
#544
English
Cēat - A personal name, possibly meaning 'warrior'
#544
American
gift of God
#544
Japan
Japanese
#546
American
English
#549
Arabic
Unique, singular.
#552
American
a form of the name Davon, meaning 'Greek origin'
#553
American
Latin
#553
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#554
India
One who is strong
#555
India
Sanskrit
#555
USA
Of unknown meaning; possibly derived from 'Antonius'.
#555
American
Japanese
#555
American
Greek
#559
American
brother, or from Germany
#560
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#560
China
富全 (Fùquán) - Rich and complete; abundance and wholeness.
#560
American
a name that could mean 'the place where the moons converge'
#562
Unknown
gift from God
#563
American
Variation of Devine or Devan, associated with 'poet' or 'bard'.
#563
Persian
Princess or noblewoman
#564
Hebrew
Hebrew

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