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 Melissa Sarah Heather Nicole Rachel Christina Maria Stephanie Tiffany Crystal Danielle 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 Ashleigh Bianca Brianne Carissa Cassie Cathy Chasity Cortney Ebony Elisabeth
Christopher Matthew Andrew Anthony Aaron Dustin Eric Jeremy Jose Sean Cory Brendan Derek Josh Kristopher Shaun Branden Dane DeShawn Demetrius
Also strong in the 1980s
Katherine Jessica Ashley Elizabeth Emily Rebecca Amber Amy Brittany Courtney Kelly Kimberly Michelle Allison Angela Anna April Christine Diana Holly Jacqueline