Names of the 1980s
Every name below is ranked from real US records. At their peak means the 1980s were the name's strongest decade in 130 years; the second list carries names that were thriving here on their way somewhere else.
At their peak in this decade
Jennifer Amanda Kimberly Melissa Sarah Heather Nicole Rachel Christina María Stephanie Tiffany Crystal Danielle Diana Erica Katie Sara Alicia Kristen Kristin Laura Lindsay Lindsey Alisha Andrea Bethany Candace Candice Desiree Jaclyn Joanna Kara Kendra Krista Krystal Lacey Larissa Meghan Monique Nichole Rachael Yesenia Alejandra Bianca Carissa Cassie Cathy Chasity Ebony
Christopher Jason Matthew Andrew Anthony Kevin Aaron Dustin Eric Jeremy José Sean Cory Brendan Derek Josh Kristopher Shaun Branden Dane DeShawn Demetrius
Also strong in the 1980s
Jessica Ashley Elizabeth Emily Rebecca Amber Amy Brittany Courtney Kelly Michelle Allison Angela Anna April Christine Holly Jacqueline Jasmine Julie Kathryn Kim Monica