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Baby names that were most popular around 1985. Browse the full list below, organized by gender, with meanings and origins for each name.

Quick facts: names popular in 1985

  • 4,472 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1985
  • 3,234 girl names and 1,778 boy names are associated with 1985
  • 1985 sits between the vintage revival window and today's trends
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987

Popular Girl Names 1985

156 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1985

#75
American↑ Rising
From the west town
#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
#244
Arabic↑ Rising
Hebrew
#249
Latin
male; brave; warlike
#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
#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
#451
France
Noël is derived from the word for 'Christmas'.
#459
American↑ Rising
A variation of 'Casey' meaning brave in battle
#467
English
Hebrew
#468
American
Crown, garland
#471
English
noble
#478
American
English
#483
American
Spear strength
#487
English
Irish
#494
Hebrew
Hebrew
#497
Spain↑ Rising
Spanish
#500
French
Loved, beloved
#500
Scotland
Old Norse
#500
American
A modern, possibly invented name with no clear historical meaning.
#502
France
Victorious
#502
France
God is gracious
#502
Indian
Derived from the name ‘Nikita,’ meaning ‘unconquered’ or ‘victorious’.
#503
France
French
#504
India
goddess of learning
#504
American
beloved, cherished
#506
American
A variant of Shantae; the stone or the warrior
#506
Yiddish-speaking communities
Yiddish
#507
American
Derived from Keia, meaning 'your' or 'yours' in Hawaiian.
#508
Vietnam
beautiful, delicate
#508
Italy
Rest
#508
American
A modern variant of the name Theresa, meaning 'harvest' or 'to harvest'
#509
American
A variant of Kate, meaning 'pure'.
#509
American
gift of the sea
#509
Nigeria
the road is good
#510
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#510
Latin
she who must be loved
#510
Unknown
luxurious
#510
USA
A modern variation of the name Tina, meaning 'little Tina' or 'follower of Christ'
#512
American
a variant of Shakira, meaning 'thankful' or 'grateful'
#513
France
peaceful; serene
#513
American
English
#515
English
supplanter
#515
American
Tentative or cautious
#516
American
English
#517
American
no specific meaning, modern variant
#518
American
noble strength and rose
#518
American
A variant of the name Misha, often interpreted as 'gift from God'
#518
American
Combination of the names Talea and Alisia, conveying meanings of 'story' or 'noble'.
#519
American
A blend of Sandra (defender of mankind) and a variation of Ricka (peaceful ruler)
#520
Cambodia
Colorful, joyous
#521
English
from the ash tree meadow
#521
Native American
Native American
#521
Vietnam
Vietnamese
#522
American
combination of Joanna and Angela, meaning God is gracious and angel
#523
Japan
beautiful field
#523
American
English
#524
Arabic
سُرًى - 'Joy, happiness'
#525
American
A modern invented name, possibly a variant of Tiara.
#526
Greece
Κυρία
#526
France
victory of the people
#527
American
pure, chaste
#527
USA
God is my judge
#527
American
pure
#527
Italy
Pig; swine
#528
English
Old English
#528
American
a variation of Kendra, meaning 'knowledge' or 'understanding'
#528
Spain
Mary of the Angels
#528
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#529
American
of noble birth
#529
American
English
#530
American
English
#531
American
believed to be a combination of names or a creative variant.
#531
American
English
#532
English
English
#533
English
Keeper of the keys; pure
#533
American
English
#534
English
pure, beloved
#535
American
a combination of the names 'Sherry' and 'Monica'
#535
American
a variant form of the name Shailene, which signifies a serene or calm personality.
#536
American
English
#536
American
American
#536
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#536
English
variant of 'Nicole'.
#537
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#538
Japanese
a name meaning 'a girl who is hailed'
#538
American
A unique name possibly derived from 'shatter' and 'terra'.
#539
Russia
born on Christmas day
#539
American
Germanic
#540
India
प्रकाश
#541
American
shining, clear; a crystal-like beauty
#541
American
Strong or valiant
#542
American
English
#542
American
Princess
#543
India
well-being
#543
American
Hebrew
#544
Ireland
descendant of Braonán
#544
Vietnam
deep, profound
#544
American
American
#544
Chinese
pine tree
#544
American
A unique blend of sounds, often conveying beauty and strength.
#546
France
Enchanting or charmed
#546
Latin
the name means 'three roads'
#547
France
A feminine form of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'
#548
American
English
#548
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#548
American
Hawaiian
#550
French
Rival; to strive
#550
United Kingdom
Wealthy
#552
American
A derivative of the name 'Chaley', often interpreted as youthful or lively.
#552
Spain
Spanish
#552
American
American English
#552
USA
A modern interpretation, possibly a blend of names like 'Samantha' and 'Kwan.'
#552
American
English
#553
Latin
A variant of 'Maria', often associated with the sea.
#554
Italy
Blind
#555
American
Pearl
#555
Cambodia
Khmer
#556
Lao
to shine
#556
China
Girl; you; and
#556
Hebrew
Hebrew
#557
American
English
#557
American
English
#558
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#558
American
French
#558
American
English
#559
Ireland
friend
#559
Japanese
Japanese
#560
Russia
Cheerful, bright
#560
Korean
To live or to rise
#561
USA
From the DeSean family
#561
American
Royal ruler or leader
#561
Ireland
Irish
#562
American
African-American Vernacular English
#563
American
English
#563
American
A modern name likely created from combining elements of other names.
#567
Sweden
Eternal ruler
#568
English
Follower of Christ.

Popular Boy Names 1985

103 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1985

#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
#244
Arabic↑ Rising
Hebrew
#249
Latin
male; brave; warlike
#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
#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
#451
France
Noël is derived from the word for 'Christmas'.
#459
American↑ Rising
A variation of 'Casey' meaning brave in battle
#467
English
Hebrew
#471
English
noble
#478
American
English
#483
American
Spear strength
#487
English
Irish
#494
Hebrew
Hebrew
#497
Spain↑ Rising
Spanish
#500
France
Famous ruler
#500
Armenia
Protector
#502
France
God is gracious
#503
Spain
To cut
#504
Albania
free
#506
American
A variant of 'Cardale', possibly derived from a place name.
#508
Italy
Rest
#510
American
English
#517
Italy
Wealthy guardian.
#518
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#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
#528
English
Old English
#529
American
of noble birth
#529
Arabic
To flow, to stream
#529
American
Derived from 'Rashaun' or 'Rashawn', associated with meaning 'brave' or 'courageous'.
#531
France
Little branch
#532
Iran
young man or prince
#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'.
#544
United Kingdom
Old English
#544
Vietnam
deep, profound
#544
American
American
#544
France
French
#544
Chinese
pine tree
#546
English
English
#548
American
English
#548
English
Son of Dan
#550
India
The one who digs or uncovers secrets.
#552
Spain
Spanish
#552
American
English
#555
Cambodia
Khmer
#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
American
Crown or garland; derived from Stephen.
#564
American
Derived from the name Jarvis, meaning 'spear man'.
#567
Sweden
Eternal ruler
#568
Greece
Bearer of Christ
#568
Hebrew
Hebrew
#569
USA
English
#569
English
a variant of Phillip, meaning 'lover of horses'
#569
American
Derived from the name Justin, meaning 'just' or 'fair'

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