Popular Baby Names 1985
Baby names that were most popular around 1985.
200 names3191 girl1703 boy
Kyrie
UnisexGreece
Greek
#237 →
Ali
UnisexArabic
Exalted, noble
#311 →
Casey
UnisexAmerican
Brave in battle
#316 ↑
Joanna
GirlGreece
Hebrew
#339 ↓
Mallory
GirlFrance
unfortunate
#431 ↑
Alicia
GirlSpanish
noble
#440 ↓
Noel
UnisexFrance
Noël is derived from the word for 'Christmas'.
#451 ↓
Kayce
GirlAmerican
A variation of 'Casey' meaning brave in battle
#459 ↑
Stephanie
GirlAmerican
Crown, garland
#468 ↓
Alison
GirlEnglish
noble
#471 ↓
Danielle
GirlHebrew
Hebrew
#494 ↓
Amande
GirlFrench
Loved, beloved
#500 →
Grissel
GirlScotland
Old Norse
#500 →
Shenisha
GirlAmerican
A modern, possibly invented name with no clear historical meaning.
#500 →
Collete
GirlFrance
Victorious
#502 →
Nikeeta
GirlIndian
Derived from the name ‘Nikita,’ meaning ‘unconquered’ or ‘victorious’.
#502 →
Vinyette
GirlFrance
French
#503 →
Sharda
GirlIndia
goddess of learning
#504 →
Tasheena
GirlAmerican
beloved, cherished
#504 →
Chontae
GirlAmerican
A variant of Shantae; the stone or the warrior
#506 →
Yenta
GirlYiddish-speaking communities
Yiddish
#506 →
Ikeia
GirlAmerican
Derived from Keia, meaning 'your' or 'yours' in Hawaiian.
#507 →
Mailan
GirlVietnam
beautiful, delicate
#508 →
Treisha
GirlAmerican
A modern variant of the name Theresa, meaning 'harvest' or 'to harvest'
#508 →
Katee
GirlAmerican
A variant of Kate, meaning 'pure'.
#509 →
Mashaunda
GirlAmerican
gift of the sea
#509 →
Uzoamaka
GirlNigeria
the road is good
#509 →
Artavia
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#510 →
Aamanda
GirlLatin
she who must be loved
#510 →
Lushus
GirlUnknown
luxurious
#510 →
Tinesha
GirlUSA
A modern variation of the name Tina, meaning 'little Tina' or 'follower of Christ'
#510 →
Shakeerah
GirlAmerican
a variant of Shakira, meaning 'thankful' or 'grateful'
#512 →
Mirlande
GirlFrance
peaceful; serene
#513 →
Sherissa
GirlAmerican
English
#513 →
Jackielyn
GirlEnglish
supplanter
#515 →
Tenesia
GirlAmerican
Tentative or cautious
#515 →
Tiffanymarie
GirlAmerican
English
#516 →
Takeila
GirlAmerican
no specific meaning, modern variant
#517 →
Audreyrose
GirlAmerican
noble strength and rose
#518 →
Mishay
GirlAmerican
A variant of the name Misha, often interpreted as 'gift from God'
#518 →
Talesia
GirlAmerican
Combination of the names Talea and Alisia, conveying meanings of 'story' or 'noble'.
#518 →
Sandricka
GirlAmerican
A blend of Sandra (defender of mankind) and a variation of Ricka (peaceful ruler)
#519 →
Vannary
GirlCambodia
Colorful, joyous
#520 →
Ashly
GirlEnglish
from the ash tree meadow
#521 →
Aquina
GirlNative American
Native American
#521 →
Joangela
GirlAmerican
combination of Joanna and Angela, meaning God is gracious and angel
#522 →
Bilon
GirlJapan
beautiful field
#523 →
Shardee
GirlAmerican
English
#523 →
Srah
GirlArabic
سُرًى - 'Joy, happiness'
#524 →
Tiaria
GirlAmerican
A modern invented name, possibly a variant of Tiara.
#525 →
Cyria
GirlGreece
Κυρία
#526 →
Nichole
GirlFrance
victory of the people
#526 →
Chasitie
GirlAmerican
pure, chaste
#527 →
Denielle
GirlUSA
God is my judge
#527 →
Katie
GirlAmerican
pure
#527 ↓
Porchia
GirlItaly
Pig; swine
#527 →
Kendral
GirlAmerican
a variation of Kendra, meaning 'knowledge' or 'understanding'
#528 →
Mariadelosangel
GirlSpain
Mary of the Angels
#528 →
Shantese
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#528 →
Alyson
GirlAmerican
of noble birth
#529 →
Demisha
GirlAmerican
English
#529 →
Cynequa
GirlAmerican
English
#530 →
Cashara
GirlAmerican
believed to be a combination of names or a creative variant.
#531 →
Rikkilee
GirlAmerican
English
#531 →
Finessa
GirlEnglish
English
#532 →
Kayliegh
GirlEnglish
Keeper of the keys; pure
#533 →
Linsday
GirlAmerican
English
#533 →
Kerianne
GirlEnglish
pure, beloved
#534 →
Sherrika
GirlAmerican
a combination of the names 'Sherry' and 'Monica'
#535 →
Shylene
GirlAmerican
a variant form of the name Shailene, which signifies a serene or calm personality.
#535 →
Jimmeka
GirlAmerican
American
#536 →
Kashandra
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#536 →
Nichoal
GirlEnglish
variant of 'Nicole'.
#536 →
Terren
UnisexAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#537 →
Ashi
GirlJapanese
a name meaning 'a girl who is hailed'
#538 →
Shaterra
GirlAmerican
A unique name possibly derived from 'shatter' and 'terra'.
#538 →
Natasha
GirlRussia
born on Christmas day
#539 →
Khandra
GirlIndia
प्रकाश
#540 →
Krystallyn
GirlAmerican
shining, clear; a crystal-like beauty
#541 →
Vallene
GirlAmerican
Strong or valiant
#541 →
Jamielyn
GirlAmerican
English
#542 →
Sharrah
GirlAmerican
Princess
#542 →
Hetal
GirlIndia
well-being
#543 →
Magen
GirlAmerican
Hebrew
#543 →
Breannon
GirlIreland
descendant of Braonán
#544 →
Diep
UnisexVietnam
deep, profound
#544 →
Song
UnisexChinese
pine tree
#544 →
Shequanda
GirlAmerican
A unique blend of sounds, often conveying beauty and strength.
#544 →
Enchantee
GirlFrance
Enchanting or charmed
#546 →
Trivia
GirlLatin
the name means 'three roads'
#546 →
Chrsitine
GirlFrance
A feminine form of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'
#547 →
Camber
GirlAmerican
English
#548 →
Latieka
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#548 →
Tereva
GirlAmerican
Hawaiian
#548 →
Emille
GirlFrench
Rival; to strive
#550 →
Jessica
GirlUnited Kingdom
Wealthy
#550 ↓
Chaley
GirlAmerican
A derivative of the name 'Chaley', often interpreted as youthful or lively.
#552 →
Domingue
UnisexSpain
Spanish
#552 →
Kanise
GirlAmerican
American English
#552 →
Saquanna
GirlUSA
A modern interpretation, possibly a blend of names like 'Samantha' and 'Kwan.'
#552 →
Mariesa
GirlLatin
A variant of 'Maria', often associated with the sea.
#553 →
Cecellia
GirlItaly
Blind
#554 →
Maggen
GirlAmerican
Pearl
#555 →
Sokhom
UnisexCambodia
Khmer
#555 →
Khou
GirlLao
to shine
#556 →
Ni
GirlChina
Girl; you; and
#556 →
Shaday
GirlHebrew
Hebrew
#556 →
Jeriesha
GirlAmerican
English
#557 →
Tranisha
GirlAmerican
English
#557 →
Allson
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#558 →
Jacquella
GirlAmerican
French
#558 →
Randyl
UnisexAmerican
English
#558 →
Cara
GirlIreland
friend
#559 →
Kyona
GirlJapanese
Japanese
#559 →
Larisha
GirlRussia
Cheerful, bright
#560 →
Shevaun
GirlIreland
Irish
#561 →
Shaquania
GirlAmerican
African-American Vernacular English
#562 →
Tikira
GirlAmerican
English
#563 →
Takindra
GirlAmerican
A modern name likely created from combining elements of other names.
#563 →
Erica
GirlSweden
Eternal ruler
#567 →
Christeena
GirlEnglish
Follower of Christ.
#568 →
Saritha
GirlIndia
a woman who is a companion or friend
#569 →
Shantya
GirlIndia
calm, peaceful, serene
#569 →
Tanara
GirlSanskrit
Sanskrit
#569 →
Tarrin
UnisexEnglish
a form of the name Tara; rocky hill
#571 →
Nikeita
GirlRussian
Greek
#572 →
Rabiah
GirlArabic
Arabic
#572 →
starshema
GirlAmerican
one who is related to the stars or celestial bodies.
#572 →
Laren
UnisexAmerican
derived from Lauren, meaning 'laurel'
#573 →
Amber
GirlAmerican
the color of honey
#574 ↓
Aubray
GirlFrench
from the river bank
#574 →
Aliecia
GirlAmerican
Noble one
#575 →
Sindia
GirlAmerican
from the land of the Sindhi people
#575 →
Dwan
UnisexAmerican
a combination of 'D' and 'Juan', meaning 'God is gracious'
#577 →
Mariagrazia
GirlItaly
Mary Grace
#577 →
Niketa
GirlGreek
Greek
#577 →
Wilisha
GirlUSA
A modern coinage possibly derived from 'Willow' or a combination of 'Wil' and 'Isha', where 'Wil' often signifies determ
#577 →
Caressa
GirlAmerican
Caressa is often interpreted as suggesting 'beloved' or 'dear'.
#578 →
Fawnna
GirlAmerican
young deer
#578 →
Rackel
GirlSweden
Ewe
#579 →
Taramarie
GirlAmerican
English
#580 →
Candyse
GirlAmerican
A variant of 'Candice', meaning 'sweet' or 'sugar'
#581 →
Markeyta
GirlAmerican
A variant of Marquita, typically meaning 'little warrior' or 'strong'.
#581 →
Cyndal
GirlAmerican
English
#583 →
Madoka
GirlJapan
Japanese
#583 →
Taran
UnisexIndia
thunder
#583 →
Adaku
GirlNigeria
the child is a blessing
#584 →
Stepphanie
GirlEnglish
derived from Stephen, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.
#584 →
Amberrose
GirlAmerican
amber and rose; a combination of warmth and beauty
#585 →
Rabecka
GirlPoland
to tie, to bind
#585 →
Taniesha
GirlAmerican
English
#585 →
Diaundra
GirlAmerican
English
#586 →
Sagine
GirlAmerican
A flower or something flowery.
#586 →
Starkesha
GirlAmerican
English
#586 →
Tieshia
GirlAmerican
a form of Tisha
#586 →
Dakesha
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#587 →
Shenina
GirlChina
Chinese
#587 →
Jeorgina
GirlGreece
earthworker; farmer
#589 →
Dinisha
GirlIndia
Daughter of the earth or a gift from the earth
#590 →
Kerbie
GirlAmerican
From the bank
#590 →
Markeida
GirlAmerican
A variant of the name Mark, meaning 'warlike'.
#590 →
Myrlande
GirlHaiti
French
#590 →
Naheed
GirlPersian
نیهد
#590 →
Carmesia
GirlSpain
Carmesia means 'crimson' or 'red'
#591 →
Nachole
GirlAmerican
A variant of the name Nichole, meaning 'victory of the people'.
#591 →
Sanquenetta
GirlAmerican
To hear or to listen
#591 →
Shenna
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#592 →
Shakeda
GirlUSA
A modern coined name, implications of 'the one who does'.
#592 →
Chritine
GirlAmerican
Chritine is a variant of Christine, meaning 'Christian' or 'follower of Christ'.
#594 →
Natassha
GirlAmerican
Born on Christmas
#594 →
Chaurice
GirlAmerican
Strong, mighty
#595 →
Dianita
GirlSpanish
little Diana
#595 →
Sophanna
UnisexCambodia
wisdom, intelligence
#595 →
Neghan
GirlAmerican
Irish
#599 →
Chakevia
GirlAmerican
peaceful existence
#601 →
Shekelia
GirlAmerican
Derived from the word 'shekel', a historic Jewish currency; implies value.
#601 →
Tenara
GirlAmerican
A possible variation or adaptation of the name Tenaya, meaning 'meadow'.
#601 →
Billiejean
GirlAmerican
A blend of William and Jean, meaning 'resolute protector' and 'God is gracious' respectively
#602 →
Chasady
GirlAmerican
Grace
#602 →
Lerissa
GirlAmerican
Cheerful, joyous
#602 →
Rothana
UnisexUSA
Rothana can be associated with 'rose' or 'beauty'.
#602 →
Sherkia
GirlAmerican
Arabic
#602 →
Kevondra
GirlAmerican
Combination of Kevin and Andrea
#603 →
Kathlina
GirlGermanic
Pure
#603 →
Niquita
GirlAmerican
the victorious one
#604 →
Shakeita
GirlAmerican
English
#605 →
Shauntia
GirlAmerican
A modern feminine name, possibly derived from the combination of 'Shaun' and the suffix '-tia'.
#605 →
Deaundra
UnisexAmerican
American
#607 →
Kieu
GirlVietnam
Vietnamese
#607 →
Chauntia
GirlAmerican
Possibly derived from 'Chantelle', meaning 'singing stone'
#608 →
Marlesa
GirlAmerican
A blend of Marie and Lisa, beloved
#608 →
Nguyet
GirlVietnam
Vietnamese
#608 →
Daneal
UnisexHebrew
God is my judge
#609 →
Jonique
GirlAmerican
Combination of 'Jo' from 'Joanne' and 'nique' from 'unique'
#612 →
Kenyeta
GirlAmerican
American English
#612 →
Lynsi
GirlEnglish
A variation of the name Lynsey, meaning 'island or meadow by the linden trees'
#612 →
Shatema
GirlHebrew
Hebrew
#612 →
Samijo
GirlAmerican
A blend of Sami and Jo
#612 →
Tomacina
GirlItaly
Derived from 'Tommaso',meaning 'twin'.
#612 →
Whitnie
GirlUSA
A beloved name with deep roots
#614 →