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Baby names that were most popular around 1983. Browse the full list below, organized by gender, with meanings and origins for each name.

Quick facts: names popular in 1983

  • 4,182 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1983
  • 3,005 girl names and 1,708 boy names are associated with 1983
  • 1983 sits between the vintage revival window and today's trends
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985

Popular Girl Names 1983

157 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1983

#188
Hebrew
princess
#194
Spain
Who is like God?
#201
Spain
Spanish
#202
American
gift
#219
American
broom hill
#220
Israel
breath or vapor
#239
Spain
new house
#244
Arabic↑ Rising
Hebrew
#249
Latin
male; brave; warlike
#254
English
A narrow road or pathway
#264
American
young horse
#295
Spanish
Jehovah is salvation
#305
American
Irish
#327
French
Victory of the people
#334
France
victorious people
#339
Greece
Hebrew
#343
English
יָרֵד
#344
Spain
Adventurous traveler.
#359
American
From the broad meadow
#379
American
English
#402
American
Warrior
#420
Hebrew↑ Rising
God is my oath
#428
Iran↑ Rising
king
#440
Spanish
noble
#463
Israel↑ Rising
Hebrew
#467
English
Hebrew
#468
American
Crown, garland
#487
English
Irish
#500
India
Sanskrit
#500
Scotland
Old Norse
#500
American
A modern, possibly invented name with no clear historical meaning.
#500
English
English
#501
English
manifestation of God
#502
Finland
A form of Christina, meaning ‘follower of Christ’.
#503
France
French
#504
American
beloved, cherished
#505
English
Light of the lake
#506
American
A variant of Shantae; the stone or the warrior
#508
French
French
#508
Italy
Rest
#509
American
gift of the sea
#509
Nigeria
the road is good
#510
Latin
she who must be loved
#510
American
English
#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
a variant of Shakira, meaning 'thankful' or 'grateful'
#513
English
peace
#513
France
peaceful; serene
#515
English
supplanter
#515
American
Tentative or cautious
#516
American
God's gift
#517
American
no specific meaning, modern variant
#518
American
Combination of the names Talea and Alisia, conveying meanings of 'story' or 'noble'.
#519
American
a form of the name Kristen or Christin, symbolizing a follower of Christ.
#519
American
A blend of Sandra (defender of mankind) and a variation of Ricka (peaceful ruler)
#520
American
Intended to symbolize the melodic aspects of music.
#521
Nigeria
Born on Sunday
#521
Vietnam
Vietnamese
#522
American
combination of Joanna and Angela, meaning God is gracious and angel
#523
Japan
beautiful field
#523
American
English
#524
India
beautiful
#524
Arabic
سُرًى - 'Joy, happiness'
#525
India
Sanskrit
#525
American
English
#525
American
A combination of Mary and Emma
#526
France
victory of the people
#526
Hebrew
Hebrew
#527
USA
God is my judge
#528
Polynesia
A name of Polynesian origin meaning 'the one who brings peace'
#528
English
Old English
#529
English
sword
#530
American
English
#532
Japanese
Japanese
#532
Thailand
Thai
#532
USA
English
#533
American
English
#534
American
one who is strong
#534
China
snow
#535
Latin
of Mars
#535
American
a variant form of the name Shailene, which signifies a serene or calm personality.
#536
English
Gift of God
#536
American
English
#536
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#536
English
variant of 'Nicole'.
#536
American
the one who is an innovative force
#537
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#539
India
Sanskrit
#541
Arab countries
seeker of knowledge
#541
American
Strong or valiant
#542
Nigeria
Igbo
#542
American
English
#542
American
Modern English
#543
India
well-being
#543
American
Hebrew
#543
American
graceful, poetic
#543
American
a variant of Tanya, meaning 'fairy queen'
#543
Korea
shine; allow; consent
#544
Ireland
descendant of Braonán
#544
Vietnam
deep, profound
#544
Chinese
pine tree
#544
Japan
Japanese
#546
Latin
the name means 'three roads'
#547
France
A feminine form of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'
#547
India
Sanskrit
#548
American
follower of Christ
#548
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#550
French
Rival; to strive
#550
United Kingdom
Wealthy
#550
American
possibly a modern invention derived from various cultural influences.
#552
American
A derivative of the name 'Chaley', often interpreted as youthful or lively.
#552
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#552
American
pure
#552
American
American English
#552
American
English
#553
American
Latin
#553
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#553
American
The Princess
#553
Japan
rich
#555
India
Sanskrit
#555
American
Pearl
#555
Cambodia
Khmer
#556
Lao
to shine
#556
China
Girl; you; and
#557
American
English
#558
American
French
#559
Ireland
friend
#559
Japanese
Japanese
#559
Egypt
Beautiful Companion
#560
France
A diminutive form of Jacques, meaning 'supplanter'
#560
Korean
To live or to rise
#561
American
English
#561
Ireland
Irish
#562
Unknown
gift from God
#563
American
English
#563
American
A modern name likely created from combining elements of other names.
#564
American
God is gracious; variant of Janique
#567
Japan
child of the village
#568
Israel
asked for, prayed for
#569
India
a woman who is a companion or friend
#569
India
calm, peaceful, serene
#569
Ireland
God is gracious
#569
Sanskrit
Sanskrit
#570
American
Could signify 'swan' or be a variation of the name Cowan.
#571
American
Combination of 'Rash' and 'Shonna', with Rash meaning 'inspiration' and Shonna meaning 'God is gracious'
#571
English
a form of the name Tara; rocky hill
#572
Russian
Greek
#572
Arabic
Arabic
#572
American
one who is related to the stars or celestial bodies.
#573
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#573
American
derived from Lauren, meaning 'laurel'
#575
American
from the land of the Sindhi people
#577
American
a combination of 'D' and 'Juan', meaning 'God is gracious'

Popular Boy Names 1983

100 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1983

#17
Hebrew
Hebrew
#103
Hebrew
Man; human; to be red, referring to the red earth.
#188
Hebrew
princess
#194
Spain
Who is like God?
#201
Spain
Spanish
#202
American
gift
#219
American
broom hill
#220
Israel
breath or vapor
#239
Spain
new house
#244
Arabic↑ Rising
Hebrew
#249
Latin
male; brave; warlike
#254
English
A narrow road or pathway
#264
American
young horse
#295
Spanish
Jehovah is salvation
#305
American
Irish
#334
France
victorious people
#339
Greece
Hebrew
#343
English
יָרֵד
#344
Spain
Adventurous traveler.
#359
American
From the broad meadow
#379
American
English
#402
American
Warrior
#420
Hebrew↑ Rising
God is my oath
#428
Iran↑ Rising
king
#440
Spanish
noble
#463
Israel↑ Rising
Hebrew
#467
English
Hebrew
#487
English
Irish
#500
France
Famous ruler
#501
Spanish
young warrior
#501
English
manifestation of God
#503
Spain
To cut
#506
American
A variant of 'Cardale', possibly derived from a place name.
#508
Italy
Rest
#510
American
English
#516
American
God's gift
#516
India
light or brightness
#517
Italy
Wealthy guardian.
#519
American
a form of the name Kristen or Christin, symbolizing a follower of Christ.
#520
English
Hebrew
#521
American
English
#521
Vietnam
Vietnamese
#523
Israel
He who struggles with God
#524
Greece
a form of Emmanuel, meaning God is with us
#526
France
victory of the people
#526
Hebrew
Hebrew
#527
USA
English
#527
American
American English
#528
English
Old English
#529
English
sword
#529
Arabic
To flow, to stream
#529
Iran
Mister, sir, or ownership, often used for descendants of the Prophet Muhammad.
#529
Arabic
Arabic
#531
France
Little branch
#534
Armenia
Armenian
#534
China
snow
#535
American
From the broad ridge
#536
American
English
#537
England
A chapel or religious institution.
#537
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#539
England
Broom hill
#539
Spanish
To live or to exist
#543
Vietnam
a common surname meaning 'descendant of a learned person'.
#543
Korea
shine; allow; consent
#544
English
Cēat - A personal name, possibly meaning 'warrior'
#544
Vietnam
deep, profound
#544
Chinese
pine tree
#544
Japan
Japanese
#546
English
English
#550
India
The one who digs or uncovers secrets.
#552
American
English
#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
Cambodia
Khmer
#555
American
Greek
#556
Greek
anointed, Christ
#557
Japan
Second son
#559
Ireland
friend
#560
Korean
To live or to rise
#562
Unknown
gift from God
#564
Hebrew
Hebrew
#566
American
A modern invented name, potentially influenced by Sean or similar names
#567
Japan
child of the village
#568
Germanic
the branch
#568
Hebrew
Hebrew
#568
Israel
asked for, prayed for
#569
USA
English
#569
English
a variant of Phillip, meaning 'lover of horses'
#569
USA
English
#570
American
English
#571
English
a form of the name Tara; rocky hill
#573
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#573
American
derived from Lauren, meaning 'laurel'
#575
American
A combination of 'James', which means 'supplanter', and 'Paul', which means 'small' or 'humble'.
#575
Latin
male, manly, brave
#577
American
a combination of 'D' and 'Juan', meaning 'God is gracious'
#577
Persian
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