Casey
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,917
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 615
Spotlight
The most popular baby names for children of the '80s
From the A look at the most popular baby names in each of the past 6 decades series
Browse the 50 gnarliest names of the '80s to find the right fit for your little dude or dudette.
25. Casey and Kristin
24. Brett and Lindsey
Brett
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 2,198
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 570
23. Cory and Katie
Cory
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 2,347
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 443
22. Marcus and April
Marcus
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 2,761
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 750
21. Corey and Kristen
Corey
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 2,837
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 639
Corey held the highest-average popularity during the 1980s, but it actually secured its highest-ever rank of No. 52 in 1977.
Kristen
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 4,442
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 741
A name of English, Greek, Hebrew and Latin origin, Kristen held the average rank of No. 37 among females born in the 1980s.
20. Jared and Courtney
Jared
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 3,211
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 814
Jared is a Biblical name that saw its highest average popularity during the 1980s, but the name achieved an all-time high in 1998, when it ranked No. 51.
Courtney
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 4,458
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 911
A transferred use of the surname, Courtney was common among girls born in the 1980s, but more popular during the 1990s. The name peaked at the rank of No. 17 in 1994.
19. Bradley and Erica
Bradley
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 3,701
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,017
18. Derek and Jamie
Derek
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 3,882
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 826
Derek is a name with English roots that held the average rank of No. 53 among baby boys throughout the 1980s.
Jamie
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 5,181
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,198
Jamie was originally a nickname for boys named James. This Scottish name earned the average rank of No. 33 for girls born in the 1980s, but peaked in 1977 at the rank of No. 18.
17. Jesse and Andrea
Jesse
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 4,589
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,190
Jesse, a name that translates to "gift," was more prevalent in the 1880s than the 1980s. It has yet to surpass its 1887 rank of No. 26.
Andrea
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 5,262
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,469
Andrea, an English, German, Italian, Scandinavian and Spanish name that dates back to the 17th century, peaked during the 1970s, when it secured the average rank of No. 29.
16. Dustin and Sara
Dustin
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 5,192
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 846
15. Travis and Erin
Travis
Gender: Male
1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 5,488
Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,070
14. Sean and Danielle
Sean
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 5,520
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,414
13. Aaron and Crystal
Aaron
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 7,379
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,898
12. Kyle and Lauren
Kyle
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 7,490
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,580
Kyle, an English, Scottish and Yiddish name that translates to "narrow," was popular during the 1980s and continued to grow even more widespread in the 1990s.
Lauren
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 7,679
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,537
A name of English and French origin, Lauren peaked at the rank of No. 9 in 1989, and went on to realize its highest average popularity during the 1990s.
11. Jeremy and Christina
Jeremy
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 8,216
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,509
10. Adam and Rachel
Adam
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 10,442
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,936
Defined as "Earth and man," Adam has English, Greek, Hebrew and Jewish roots. The name peaked at the rank of No. 18 in 1984.
Rachel
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 7,814
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,731
While Rachel was a common choice for girls born in the 1980s, this English, Hebrew and Jewish name was even more prevalent in the 1990s. It reached its pinnacle in 1996, when it ranked No. 9.
9. Nicholas and Megan
Nicholas
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 11,873
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 2,839
Nicholas, meaning "people and victory," was often given to male newborns in the 1980s. The name climbed to its highest popularity level in 1999, when it was the No. 5 most popular name for boys.
Megan
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 8,137
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,637
Megan is a name of Welsh origin that went on to become even more popular in the 1990s than the 1980s. It peaked in 1994, when it ranked No. 10.
8. Jonathan and Amber
Jonathan
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 12,258
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 2,979
A Biblical name meaning "God has given," Jonathan has English, Hebrew and Jewish roots. The name reigned throughout the 1980s, holding the averaging rank of No. 17.
7. Brandon and Tiffany
Brandon
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 12,366
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 2,678
Meaning "broom, gorse and hill," Brandon is a name of English origin. While the name was hugely popular during the 1980s, it became even more widespread in the 1990s.
Tiffany
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 8,467
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 1,401
Derived from words that translate to "God," Tiffany is an English name that reached its peak at the rank of No. 13 in 1988.
6. Ryan and Nicole
Ryan
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 14,874
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 3,396
5. Andrew and Stephanie
Andrew
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 15,121
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 3,945
4. Justin and Sarah
Justin
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 15,427
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 2,942
3. Joshua and Ashley
Joshua
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 21,130
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 4,587
Defined as "God is salvation" in Hebrew, the English name Joshua was very popular for boys born in the 1980s, but it was most prevalent during the 2000s. Joshua reached its pinnacle in 2006, at the rank of No. 3.
Ashley
- Gender: Female
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 18,576
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 2,787
Ashley, meaning "ash and wood," nearly topped the charts in the 1980s, but surged to an even greater level of popularity in the 1990s, when it was the second most common name for the entire decade.
2. Matthew and Amanda
Matthew
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 24,487
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 5,285
1. Christopher and Jessica
Christopher
- Gender: Male
- 1980s Frequency per 1M Babies: 29,622
- Average Frequency per 1M Babies: 6,862
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These were the overall most popular names of the 80s, according to the Social Security Administration.
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