Popular Baby Names 1981
Baby names that were most popular around 1981.
200 names3010 girl1573 boy
Sara
GirlHebrew
princess
#188 ↓
Nicole
GirlFrench
Victory of the people
#327 ↓
Elisa
GirlHebrew
God is my oath
#420 ↑
Holly
GirlAmerican
The name is derived from the holly tree, symbolizing protection and peace.
#451 ↑
Renata
GirlItaly
reborn
#472 →
Amanda
GirlLatin
Worthy of love
#483 ↓
Ameisha
GirlIndia
Sanskrit
#500 →
Roxsand
GirlUSA
A variant of the name Roxane, meaning 'bright' or 'dawn'.
#500 →
Sheriee
GirlEnglish
English
#500 →
Shavaun
GirlIreland
Irish
#500 →
Tiffany
GirlEnglish
manifestation of God
#501 →
Kristiina
GirlFinland
A form of Christina, meaning ‘follower of Christ’.
#502 →
Shataka
GirlIndia
lock of hair
#502 →
Sweet
GirlEnglish
English
#503 →
Chalan
UnisexAmerican
A young woman, a maiden; derived from the Spanish 'chalan,' which denotes a young man.
#504 →
Mandra
GirlIndia
lovely, intelligent
#504 →
Renota
GirlItaly
Latin
#504 →
Cheriese
GirlAmerican
A variant of Cherise, meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'
#505 →
Lakrisha
GirlEnglish
Light of the lake
#505 →
Shamaka
GirlAmerican
Zulu
#506 →
Guerline
GirlFrench
French
#508 →
Iwona
GirlPoland
Polish
#508 →
Meredith
GirlWelsh
Welsh
#509 ↑
Mashaunda
GirlAmerican
gift of the sea
#509 →
Mandalin
GirlAmerican
English
#509 →
Shukura
GirlSwahili-speaking countries
Meaning 'good fortune' or 'blessing'.
#510 →
Tinesha
GirlUSA
A modern variation of the name Tina, meaning 'little Tina' or 'follower of Christ'
#510 →
Cahterine
GirlFrance
English
#511 →
Philece
GirlAmerican
friendship
#511 →
Suhad
GirlArabic
Arabic
#511 →
Shakeerah
GirlAmerican
a variant of Shakira, meaning 'thankful' or 'grateful'
#512 →
Fritha
GirlEnglish
peace
#513 →
Krishauna
GirlAmerican
English
#513 →
Chinara
GirlNigeria
Igbo
#514 →
Kellymarie
GirlAmerican
warrior
#514 →
Ranada
GirlArabic
joyful
#514 →
Tenesia
GirlAmerican
Tentative or cautious
#515 →
Yin
GirlChina
阴 (yīn) - shadow or feminine aspect of nature
#515 →
April
GirlEnglish
to open, to bud
#516 ↓
Reneda
GirlAmerican
English
#516 →
Shamika
GirlAmerican
God's gift
#516 →
Lanica
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#517 →
Mindy
GirlAmerican
A shortened form of Melinda, which means 'honey' or 'sweet'
#518 →
Talesia
GirlAmerican
Combination of the names Talea and Alisia, conveying meanings of 'story' or 'noble'.
#518 →
Dristin
UnisexAmerican
a form of the name Kristen or Christin, symbolizing a follower of Christ.
#519 →
Sandricka
GirlAmerican
A blend of Sandra (defender of mankind) and a variation of Ricka (peaceful ruler)
#519 →
Toccaro
GirlAmerican
Intended to symbolize the melodic aspects of music.
#520 →
Bosede
GirlNigeria
Born on Sunday
#521 →
Jeronda
GirlAmerican
Variance of Geronda
#521 →
Kandria
GirlAmerican
pure
#521 →
Shenetta
GirlAmerican
English
#521 →
Bilon
GirlJapan
beautiful field
#523 →
Reshma
GirlIndia
beautiful
#524 →
Cherra
GirlAmerican
darling, dear one
#525 →
Deepti
GirlIndia
Sanskrit
#525 →
Linnzi
GirlAmerican
English
#525 →
Maryemma
GirlAmerican
A combination of Mary and Emma
#525 →
Curtrina
GirlAmerican
English
#526 →
Nichole
GirlFrance
victory of the people
#526 →
Latisha
GirlAmerican
Combination of the name La and Tisha, often considered to signify 'God is my witness'.
#527 →
Amanoa
GirlPolynesia
A name of Polynesian origin meaning 'the one who brings peace'
#528 →
Cynequa
GirlAmerican
English
#530 →
Sheeba
GirlIndia
Oath, promise
#530 →
Breane
GirlAmerican
A modern combination of 'Bree' and 'Anne', conveying meanings of exaltation and grace.
#531 →
Katura
GirlJapanese
Japanese
#532 →
Lashuna
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#532 →
Meuy
GirlThailand
Thai
#532 →
Natilie
GirlUSA
English
#532 →
Syretha
GirlAmerican
a variation of Sarah, meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman'
#533 →
Atoya
GirlAmerican
one who is strong
#534 →
Xue
UnisexChina
snow
#534 →
Martene
GirlLatin
of Mars
#535 →
Chevone
GirlEnglish
Gift of God
#536 →
Shikera
GirlAmerican
the one who is an innovative force
#536 →
Lencola
GirlAmerican
a blend of names with uncertain origins
#539 →
Thrisha
GirlIndia
Sanskrit
#539 →
Sharronda
GirlAmerican
a combination of 'Shar' from Sharlene or Sharon with 'Ronda'
#540 →
Shermica
GirlAmerican
a combination of charm and beauty
#540 →
Arasele
GirlHawaii
Hawaiian
#541 →
Janvier
UnisexFrench
January
#541 →
Taliba
GirlArab countries
seeker of knowledge
#541 →
Ifeyinwa
GirlNigeria
Igbo
#542 →
Jamielyn
GirlAmerican
English
#542 →
Sherette
GirlAmerican
Modern English
#542 →
Keyshonda
GirlAmerican
A combination of key and Shonda, symbolizing uniqueness.
#543 →
Sheneil
GirlAmerican
graceful, poetic
#543 →
Tanysha
GirlAmerican
a variant of Tanya, meaning 'fairy queen'
#543 →
Yoon
UnisexKorea
shine; allow; consent
#543 →
Breannon
GirlIreland
descendant of Braonán
#544 →
Diep
UnisexVietnam
deep, profound
#544 →
Laquana
GirlAmerican
a variant of the name Laquanda
#544 →
Song
UnisexChinese
pine tree
#544 →
Say
UnisexJapan
Japanese
#544 →
Genesa
GirlAmerican
origin or beginning
#545 →
Camika
GirlAmerican
a variant of the name 'Cameo', implying a distinctive or impressive character
#546 →
Shemika
GirlAmerican
The name Shemika is often associated with an interpretation meaning 'a gift from God' or 'the one who is loved'.
#547 →
Vanesha
GirlIndia
Sanskrit
#547 →
Chrishana
GirlAmerican
follower of Christ
#548 →
Latieka
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#548 →
Sherona
GirlAmerican
Hebrew
#548 →
Chiquia
GirlSpanish
Chiquia often means 'little' or 'small', derived from 'chico'.
#549 →
Neecy
GirlAmerican
A loving or tender person.
#550 →
Teshena
GirlAmerican
possibly a modern invention derived from various cultural influences.
#550 →
Charmica
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#551 →
Jenille
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#552 →
Katryn
GirlAmerican
pure
#552 →
Christyn
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#553 →
LaPrincess
GirlAmerican
The Princess
#553 →
Takeya
GirlJapan
rich
#553 →
Rizza
GirlItalian
Italian
#554 →
Ambar
GirlIndia
Sanskrit
#555 →
Cardiss
GirlAmerican
English
#555 →
Ni
GirlChina
Girl; you; and
#556 →
Angalena
GirlEnglish
Latin
#557 →
Charika
GirlGreece
Greek
#559 →
Neferteria
GirlEgypt
Beautiful Companion
#559 →
Cameo
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#560 →
Jaquette
GirlFrance
A diminutive form of Jacques, meaning 'supplanter'
#560 →
Siohban
GirlIreland
Irish
#560 →
Cawanna
GirlAmerican
English
#561 →
Stacha
GirlPoland
Polish
#561 →
Chezarae
UnisexUnknown
gift from God
#562 →
Lareka
GirlAmerican
English
#562 →
Tishonda
GirlAmerican
English
#562 →
Rajeeni
GirlIndia
Noble
#563 →
Tikira
GirlAmerican
English
#563 →
Jenique
GirlAmerican
God is gracious; variant of Janique
#564 →
Tacita
GirlLatin
Latin
#564 →
Riki
UnisexJapan
child of the village
#567 →
Shunika
GirlIndia
a great soul
#567 →
Shernika
GirlEnglish
English
#568 →
Saritha
GirlIndia
a woman who is a companion or friend
#569 →
Shivon
GirlIreland
God is gracious
#569 →
Cowana
GirlAmerican
Could signify 'swan' or be a variation of the name Cowan.
#570 →
Hariklia
GirlGreek
Greek
#570 →
Rashonna
GirlAmerican
Combination of 'Rash' and 'Shonna', with Rash meaning 'inspiration' and Shonna meaning 'God is gracious'
#571 →
starshema
GirlAmerican
one who is related to the stars or celestial bodies.
#572 →
Kawanza
GirlAfrican
first fruits
#573 →
Shaghayegh
GirlIran
Anemone flower
#573 →
Letrice
GirlAmerican
Derived from Leticia, meaning joy or happiness
#574 →
Sindia
GirlAmerican
from the land of the Sindhi people
#575 →
Dwan
UnisexAmerican
a combination of 'D' and 'Juan', meaning 'God is gracious'
#577 →
Wenndy
GirlAmerican
English
#577 →
Fawnna
GirlAmerican
young deer
#578 →
Fawnia
GirlAmerican
young deer
#580 →
Venika
GirlSlavic Countries
little wave
#580 →
Irisha
GirlIndia
एक देवी का नाम
#581 →
Huong
GirlVietnam
Vietnamese
#582 →
Neana
GirlIreland
Irish
#582 →
Leal
UnisexSpanish
loyal, faithful
#583 →
Sheereen
GirlPersian
sweet, charming, and pleasant
#583 →
Stepphanie
GirlEnglish
derived from Stephen, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.
#584 →
Quenita
GirlSpanish
queen,
#586 →
Shauntelle
GirlAmerican
French
#586 →
Shaletha
GirlIsrael
to send forth
#586 →
Tyheshia
GirlUSA
English
#587 →
Tiffiny
GirlEnglish
manifestation of God
#587 →
Reshawnda
GirlAmerican
a variation of Roshawn which implies brightness
#588 →
Shekeena
GirlAmerican
A form of the name Shakina, meaning 'the divine presence' or 'to dwell'
#588 →
Sameko
GirlJapanese
Japanese
#588 →
Tante
GirlFrench
French
#589 →
Jasna
GirlSlavic
clear, bright
#590 →
Kerbie
GirlAmerican
From the bank
#590 →
Sharetha
GirlAmerican
English
#590 →
Jillanna
GirlAmerican
A blend of Jill and Anna
#591 →
Tifiny
GirlAmerican
Variant of Tiffany, meaning 'appearance of God'.
#591 →
Maurika
GirlPoland
A variant of Małgorzata, meaning pearl
#592 →
Nikeya
GirlAmerican
English
#592 →
Rashauna
GirlAmerican
a variant of the name Rashawn, typically interpreted as 'a combination of Rashawn and Shauna'
#593 →
Shurie
GirlAmerican
Derived from the Hebrew name Shira, which means 'song' or 'poetry'.
#594 →
Tykesha
GirlAmerican
English
#594 →
Markisha
GirlAmerican
Variant of Mark
#595 →
Krisit
GirlEstonia
Christian woman
#597 →
Tashauna
GirlAmerican
English
#597 →
Tehra
GirlAmerican
Variation of 'Terra', meaning 'Earth' or 'land'.
#597 →
Kiayana
GirlAmerican
a variation of Kayana, often interpreted as 'the one who brings joy' or 'a modern creation'
#598 →
Tiffinie
GirlAmerican
A variant of Tiffany, meaning 'appearance of God'
#600 →
Deawn
GirlAmerican
A phonetic spelling of Dawn, meaning 'the first appearance of light'.
#601 →
Shekelia
GirlAmerican
Derived from the word 'shekel', a historic Jewish currency; implies value.
#601 →
Shalika
GirlIndia
A melodious voice
#601 →
Nateka
GirlAmerican
English
#602 →
Amenda
GirlLatin
worthy of love
#603 →
Jameica
GirlAmerican
A variant of Jamaica
#603 →
Shakeba
GirlUSA
English
#604 →
Kamekia
GirlAfrican
African American
#605 →
Nimat
GirlMiddle Eastern countries
Arabic
#605 →
Kieu
GirlVietnam
Vietnamese
#607 →
Lakiea
GirlAmerican
Crown
#607 →
Nguyet
GirlVietnam
Vietnamese
#608 →
Brean
GirlAmerican
little raven
#610 →
Shamicka
GirlAmerican
A modern invented name, possibly a variant of Shamika
#610 →
Shmeka
GirlAmerican
to grace
#612 →
Chauntae
GirlAmerican
English
#613 →
Riannon
GirlWelsh
Welsh
#614 →
Aleicia
GirlEnglish
English
#615 →
Lashica
GirlAmerican
Noble woman
#615 →
Quantella
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#615 →
Sheetal
GirlIndia
cool
#615 →
Colisha
GirlAmerican
A blend of names and culture, possibly related to Columbus or other similar-sounding names.
#616 →
Martini
GirlItaly
A beloved name with deep roots
#616 →