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The following table shows the 200 most popular given names for male and female babies born during the 1980s. For each rank and sex, the table shows the name and the number of occurrences of that name.
We've curated a list of the most popular girl names from the 1980s along with their meanings that are trending again in the 2020s. In recent years, many parents have sought to choose a more unique name for their children, resulting in some of the most timeless, classic names getting overlooked.
Behind it was Christopher at nearly 555,000, with Matthew, Joshua, and David rounding out the top five. For girls, Jessica was followed by Jennifer, Amanda, Ashley, and Sarah.
1980s Girl Names. Biblical girl names were also a hit — Sarah and Rachel gained in popularity. But, the British royal family couldn't be ignored. “Elizabeth” flew to the top of the list of regal names from the 80s while a young new princess named Diana made a splash in the United States.
These are the most popular given names in the United States for each year in the 1980s.
Along with Allison and Justin, other 1980s baby names that remain in the US Top 250 include Brandon, Emily, Jeremy, Kimberly, Lauren, Nathan, Rachel, and Ryan. The names that have dropped the most in popularity include Chad, Heather, Shannon, and Lindsay.
Hairspray, windbreakers, and walkmans dominated the ‘80s, but so did these popular 1980s baby names. Gone were the days of stately monikers, such as Edna, Gregory, Beatrice, and Frank. In...
Discover the 200 most popular baby names from the 80s for girls and boys! A nostalgic list of timeless and unique names to inspire your naming journey.
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Popular Names in the United States 1980 (top 1000)