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Baby names that were most popular around 1988. Browse the full list below, organized by gender, with meanings and origins for each name.

Quick facts: names popular in 1988

  • 5,251 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1988
  • 3,732 girl names and 2,003 boy names are associated with 1988
  • 1988 sits between the vintage revival window and today's trends
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990

Popular Girl Names 1988

163 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1988

#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.
#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
#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
#467
Italy
white
#471
English
noble
#478
American
English
#483
American
Spear strength
#494
Hebrew
Hebrew
#497
Spain↑ Rising
Spanish
#500
French
Loved, beloved
#500
American
Modern English
#500
Hebrew
He will be gracious
#501
American
English
#501
American
African American Vernacular English
#501
American
to bloom
#502
France
Victorious
#502
France
God is gracious
#502
Indian
Derived from the name ‘Nikita,’ meaning ‘unconquered’ or ‘victorious’.
#502
English
From a fictional perspective, possibly inspired by tendencies or nurturing qualities.
#503
USA
Derived from the name Charlie, meaning 'free man'.
#503
American
Short form of 'Courtney', meaning 'from the court.'
#503
American
gift of God
#503
France
Revelation
#504
American
from Britain
#504
Arabic
Rising, dawn
#504
India
goddess of learning
#505
English
English
#505
American
A blend of 'Rose' and 'Alexandra'.
#505
American
a flower or plant
#505
American
A variant of the name 'Satarah', often interpreted as a form of 'star'.
#506
Spain
Spanish
#506
American
delight
#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
Slavic countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#509
Latin
exalted one, elevated
#509
American
A variant of Kate, meaning 'pure'.
#510
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#510
Unknown
luxurious
#511
Japan
to fly
#512
American
Loving and beloved
#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
India
Silk
#516
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#516
American
Earth
#516
American
English
#517
American
A blend of 'Glenn' which means valley and the suffix '-isha' generally meaning feminine.
#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
English
#518
American
A variant of the name Misha, often interpreted as 'gift from God'
#519
American
help, protect
#519
American
Christian follower
#519
Persian
Persian
#519
English
To be free
#519
English
To cross over
#519
English
a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Teresa, meaning 'harvester'.
#520
Cambodia
Colorful, joyous
#521
English
from the ash tree meadow
#521
Greece
αγγελία - angel or messenger
#521
Native American
Native American
#521
American
A variant of 'Kassandra', meaning 'shining upon man'
#521
American
Unique variation of Keisha or similar names.
#522
Arabic
the conqueror
#522
Philippines
A woman of great beauty and virtue
#522
American
Pure and beloved
#522
Serbia
little king
#523
English
valley
#524
American
English
#525
American
A modern invented name, possibly a variant of Tiara.
#526
France
invaluable
#526
Greece
Κυρία
#527
Hebrew
fragrance, scent
#527
American
pure, chaste
#527
American
pure
#527
Italy
Pig; swine
#528
France
Singer; to sing
#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
Center, core
#529
American
English
#529
Dutch
Dutch
#529
English
supplanter
#530
Spanish
rainbow
#530
American
A modern variation of the name Kanisha, typically used in African American communities.
#530
American
English
#531
American
believed to be a combination of names or a creative variant.
#531
American
from the court
#531
Latin
Derived from 'Julianus', meaning 'youthful'
#531
American
A modern variant of the name Kearney or Karrie.
#531
American
A modern blend of names such as 'Kea' or 'Andrea'.
#531
American
Turkish
#531
American
English
#532
English
English
#532
Hebrew
delicate; tender
#532
Spanish
Lonely
#533
American
Latin
#533
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#533
American
Divine Gift
#533
USA
to be steadfast
#533
English
Keeper of the keys; pure
#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
#537
American
A modern invention, possibly a combination of Rae and Nesha
#537
American
Derived from the combination of names Tania and Asha, meaning 'fairy queen' and 'hope' respectively.
#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
English
#540
American
Hebrew
#540
American
English
#540
India
प्रकाश
#540
Latin
Latin
#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
USA
God is gracious
#542
American
Princess
#544
American
American
#544
American
A unique blend of sounds, often conveying beauty and strength.
#545
American
English
#545
American
Rejoice
#545
American
variant of Tisha, meaning 'she who has good fortune'
#546
American
English
#546
France
Enchanting or charmed
#546
Spain
Spanish
#547
USA
a variant of Alicia, meaning 'noble'

Popular Boy Names 1988

76 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1988

#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
#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
#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
#467
Italy
white
#471
English
noble
#478
American
English
#483
American
Spear strength
#494
Hebrew
Hebrew
#497
Spain↑ Rising
Spanish
#500
Armenia
Protector
#501
Italy
eagle power
#502
France
God is gracious
#504
Albania
free
#504
American
Une forme de Michel
#506
Persian
دارا, meaning 'possessor', 'wealthy' or 'kingly'.
#510
American
English
#510
Germanic
A variant of the name Stephan, meaning 'crown'.
#511
Japan
to fly
#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.
#521
English
from the ash tree meadow
#523
Hebrew
held by the heel
#524
American
who is like God; Christ bearer
#526
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#526
American
Of the heart
#527
Hebrew
fragrance, scent
#527
American
pure
#528
France
Singer; to sing
#529
American
of noble birth
#529
American
Derived from 'Rashaun' or 'Rashawn', associated with meaning 'brave' or 'courageous'.
#530
Italian
enduring, steadfast
#531
American
rocky hill
#532
Iran
young man or prince
#536
Hebrew
My people
#537
India
Sanskrit
#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.
#540
Hebrew
Hebrew
#541
China
Chinese
#541
United Kingdom
English
#543
American
God has healed
#544
United Kingdom
Old English
#544
South Africa
Xhosa
#544
American
American
#544
France
French
#546
Spain
Spanish
#547
Norway
Norwegian

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