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  1. Popular Boy Names 1980

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 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