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  1. Popular Boy Names 1988

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 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