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  1. Popular Boy Names 1984

Baby names that were most popular around 1984. Browse the full list below, organized by gender, with meanings and origins for each name.

Quick facts: names popular in 1984

  • 4,351 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1984
  • 3,170 girl names and 1,751 boy names are associated with 1984
  • 1984 sits between the vintage revival window and today's trends
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986

Popular Boy Names 1984

110 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1984

#17
Hebrew
Hebrew
#75
American↑ Rising
From the west town
#83
Ireland
Irish
#103
Hebrew
Man; human; to be red, referring to the red earth.
#106
Latin
Latin
#134
Spanish
Spanish
#173
Hebrew
God is with us.
#194
Spain
Who is like God?
#219
American
broom hill
#220
Israel
breath or vapor
#237
Greece
Greek
#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
#311
Arabic
Exalted, noble
#316
American↑ Rising
Brave in battle
#334
France
victorious people
#339
Greece
Hebrew
#343
English
יָרֵד
#359
American
From the broad meadow
#366
Spain
long-haired
#372
Spain
brave ruler
#379
American
English
#402
American
Warrior
#407
Italy
Italian
#431
France↑ Rising
unfortunate
#440
Spanish
noble
#463
Israel↑ Rising
Hebrew
#467
English
Hebrew
#471
English
noble
#483
American
Spear strength
#487
English
Irish
#497
Spain↑ Rising
Spanish
#500
France
Famous ruler
#500
Armenia
Protector
#501
English
manifestation of God
#502
France
God is gracious
#503
Spain
To cut
#506
American
A variant of 'Cardale', possibly derived from a place name.
#508
Italy
Rest
#516
India
light or brightness
#517
Italy
Wealthy guardian.
#518
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#519
American
a form of the name Kristen or Christin, symbolizing a follower of Christ.
#520
English
Hebrew
#521
English
from the ash tree meadow
#521
American
English
#521
Vietnam
Vietnamese
#523
Israel
He who struggles with God
#524
Greece
a form of Emmanuel, meaning God is with us
#524
American
who is like God; Christ bearer
#526
France
victory of the people
#527
American
pure
#527
American
American English
#528
English
Old English
#529
Arabic
To flow, to stream
#529
American
Derived from 'Rashaun' or 'Rashawn', associated with meaning 'brave' or 'courageous'.
#529
Iran
Mister, sir, or ownership, often used for descendants of the Prophet Muhammad.
#529
Arabic
Arabic
#531
France
Little branch
#534
Armenia
Armenian
#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
American
Spanish
#539
Spanish
To live or to exist
#539
Russia
born on Christmas day
#539
American
Germanic
#540
American
Variant of Jesse; Gift
#541
United Kingdom
English
#543
Vietnam
a common surname meaning 'descendant of a learned person'.
#543
Korea
shine; allow; consent
#544
Vietnam
deep, profound
#544
American
American
#544
Chinese
pine tree
#544
Japan
Japanese
#546
English
English
#548
American
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
Cambodia
Khmer
#555
American
Greek
#556
Greek
anointed, Christ
#557
Japan
Second son
#557
Australia
English
#558
American
English
#559
Ireland
friend
#560
Korean
To live or to rise
#561
USA
From the DeSean family
#561
American
Royal ruler or leader
#562
Unknown
gift from God
#564
Hebrew
Hebrew
#566
American
A modern invented name, potentially influenced by Sean or similar names
#567
Sweden
Eternal ruler
#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
American
Derived from the name Justin, meaning 'just' or 'fair'
#569
USA
English