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Baby names that were most popular around 1987. Browse the full list below, organized by gender, with meanings and origins for each name.

Quick facts: names popular in 1987

  • 4,873 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1987
  • 3,478 girl names and 1,901 boy names are associated with 1987
  • 1987 sits between the vintage revival window and today's trends
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989

Popular Girl Names 1987

158 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1987

#75
American↑ Rising
From the west town
#105
Spain
new house
#106
Latin
Latin
#134
Spanish
Spanish
#156
American
ash tree town; ash town
#171
Hebrew
the Lord has remembered
#173
Hebrew
God is with us.
#219
American
broom hill
#237
Greece
Greek
#304
English
English
#304
English
English
#311
Arabic
Exalted, noble
#316
American↑ Rising
Brave in battle
#339
Ireland↑ Rising
Rocky place
#343
France
Laurel
#366
Spain
long-haired
#372
Spain
brave ruler
#402
American
Warrior
#407
Italy
Italian
#431
France↑ Rising
unfortunate
#451
France
Noël is derived from the word for 'Christmas'.
#459
American↑ Rising
A variation of 'Casey' meaning brave in battle
#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
American
A modern, possibly invented name with no clear historical meaning.
#501
American
English
#501
American
African American Vernacular English
#502
France
Victorious
#502
France
God is gracious
#502
Indian
Derived from the name ‘Nikita,’ meaning ‘unconquered’ or ‘victorious’.
#503
American
Short form of 'Courtney', meaning 'from the court.'
#503
France
Revelation
#503
France
French
#504
American
from Britain
#504
Arabic
Rising, dawn
#504
India
goddess of learning
#504
American
beloved, cherished
#505
English
English
#505
American
A variant of the name 'Satarah', often interpreted as a form of 'star'.
#506
Spain
Spanish
#506
Yiddish-speaking communities
Yiddish
#507
American
Derived from Keia, meaning 'your' or 'yours' in Hawaiian.
#507
USA
Star or star-like
#508
American
A blend of Charles (meaning 'free man') and Lisa (a diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath')
#508
Vietnam
beautiful, delicate
#508
American
A modern variant of the name Theresa, meaning 'harvest' or 'to harvest'
#509
Latin
exalted one, elevated
#509
American
A variant of Kate, meaning 'pure'.
#509
Nigeria
the road is good
#510
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#510
Latin
she who must be loved
#510
Unknown
luxurious
#512
American
Loving and beloved
#513
France
peaceful; serene
#513
American
English
#513
Norway
the name of a type of fish
#514
American
Blessing
#515
American
A modern variation of the name Jessica, expressing elegance and charm.
#516
American
Earth
#516
American
English
#517
American
a combination of Lauren and Ashley, often symbolizing honor and ash tree
#518
American
noble strength and rose
#518
American
from the valley by the meadow
#518
American
A variant of the name Misha, often interpreted as 'gift from God'
#519
American
help, protect
#519
American
Christian follower
#519
English
To be free
#519
English
To cross over
#520
Cambodia
Colorful, joyous
#521
English
from the ash tree meadow
#521
Native American
Native American
#521
American
A variant of 'Kassandra', meaning 'shining upon man'
#522
Arabic
the conqueror
#522
Philippines
A woman of great beauty and virtue
#522
American
combination of Joanna and Angela, meaning God is gracious and angel
#522
American
Pure and beloved
#523
American
English
#524
American
English
#525
American
A modern invented name, possibly a variant of Tiara.
#526
France
invaluable
#526
Greece
Κυρία
#527
American
pure, chaste
#527
USA
God is my judge
#527
American
pure
#527
Italy
Pig; swine
#528
American
a variation of Kendra, meaning 'knowledge' or 'understanding'
#528
American
English
#528
Spain
Mary of the Angels
#528
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#529
American
of noble birth
#529
American
English
#529
Dutch
Dutch
#529
English
supplanter
#531
American
believed to be a combination of names or a creative variant.
#531
American
A modern blend of names such as 'Kea' or 'Andrea'.
#531
American
Turkish
#531
American
English
#532
English
English
#532
Spanish
Lonely
#533
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#533
USA
to be steadfast
#533
English
Keeper of the keys; pure
#533
American
English
#534
American
From Brittany
#534
English
pure, beloved
#535
American
a combination of the names 'Sherry' and 'Monica'
#536
American
A feminine variation of the name Jiles, modernly associated with joyful or cheerful.
#536
American
American
#536
English
variant of 'Nicole'.
#537
American
A modern invention, possibly a combination of Rae and Nesha
#537
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#537
American
The one who is bold
#538
Japanese
a name meaning 'a girl who is hailed'
#538
American
A unique name possibly derived from 'shatter' and 'terra'.
#539
American
English
#539
Russia
born on Christmas day
#539
American
Germanic
#539
Japan
wisdom, beauty
#540
Italy
Angel
#540
American
Hebrew
#540
American
English
#540
India
प्रकाश
#541
China
Chinese
#541
American
shining, clear; a crystal-like beauty
#542
American
Possibly derived from a combination of names like Lane and Nacia.
#542
American
Princess
#543
American
Hebrew
#544
American
American
#544
American
A unique blend of sounds, often conveying beauty and strength.
#545
American
English
#545
American
Rejoice
#546
France
Enchanting or charmed
#548
American
English
#548
Arabic
noble, generous
#548
American
Hawaiian
#549
American
(English: "God is gracious")
#549
Australian Aboriginal culture
The sea, or wave
#550
United Kingdom
Wealthy
#550
France
French
#552
American
A derivative of the name 'Chaley', often interpreted as youthful or lively.
#552
Spain
Spanish
#552
American
African American Vernacular English
#552
USA
A modern interpretation, possibly a blend of names like 'Samantha' and 'Kwan.'
#553
Latin
A variant of 'Maria', often associated with the sea.
#553
American
appearance of God
#554
Italy
Blind
#554
American
Derived from the term 'laurel,' symbolizing victory and achievement.
#555
Cambodia
Khmer
#556
American
Gift of God
#556
Germanic
God will add
#556
Hebrew
Hebrew
#557
Indian
The one who brings success or vibrancy
#557
American
English

Popular Boy Names 1987

84 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1987

#17
Hebrew
Hebrew
#65
Greece
Greek
#75
American↑ Rising
From the west town
#82
Israel
God has given
#83
Ireland
Irish
#105
Spain
new house
#106
Latin
Latin
#134
Spanish
Spanish
#156
American
ash tree town; ash town
#171
Hebrew
the Lord has remembered
#173
Hebrew
God is with us.
#185
American
Latin
#219
American
broom hill
#237
Greece
Greek
#304
English
English
#304
English
English
#311
Arabic
Exalted, noble
#316
American↑ Rising
Brave in battle
#339
Ireland↑ Rising
Rocky place
#343
France
Laurel
#366
Spain
long-haired
#372
Spain
brave ruler
#402
American
Warrior
#407
Italy
Italian
#431
France↑ Rising
unfortunate
#451
France
Noël is derived from the word for 'Christmas'.
#459
American↑ Rising
A variation of 'Casey' meaning brave in battle
#471
English
noble
#478
American
English
#483
American
Spear strength
#487
English
Irish
#494
Hebrew
Hebrew
#497
Spain↑ Rising
Spanish
#500
Armenia
Protector
#501
Italy
eagle power
#502
France
God is gracious
#504
Albania
free
#506
Persian
دارا, meaning 'possessor', 'wealthy' or 'kingly'.
#510
American
English
#510
Germanic
A variant of the name Stephan, meaning 'crown'.
#513
American
A modern invented name.
#517
American
Derived from a surname, possibly meaning 'island or riverside land'
#518
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#518
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#519
USA
English
#519
Iran
having a good temper; someone who is smart and wise.
#520
English
Hebrew
#521
English
from the ash tree meadow
#521
American
English
#524
American
who is like God; Christ bearer
#526
American
Of the heart
#527
American
pure
#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
American
rocky hill
#532
Iran
young man or prince
#536
Hebrew
My people
#537
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#539
American
Spanish
#539
Russia
born on Christmas day
#539
American
Germanic
#540
American
Hebrew
#540
American
Variant of Jesse; Gift
#540
Nigeria
A woke from sleep.
#541
China
Chinese
#541
United Kingdom
English
#544
United Kingdom
Old English
#544
South Africa
Xhosa
#544
American
American
#544
France
French
#546
English
English
#547
Norway
Norwegian
#547
Israel
ישר אל
#547
Spanish
Little Mars
#548
American
English
#548
English
Son of Dan
#549
Greek
bearer of Christ
#550
France
French
#552
Spain
Spanish
#552
Spain
Venerable or revered
#555
Cambodia
Khmer
#555
Spanish
a variant of Tomás, meaning twin
#557
Australia
English

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