Welcome to History in the Names — a timeline I’m creating out of baby names whose sudden changes in usage can be correlated to specific moments/events in history (including pop culture history).
It’s only partially complete, but I’ll be adding more years (1880s-1930s; 1990s-2010s) over the coming weeks. Check back soon to see how things are progressing!
1991
- 1991 News: Khalea, Wachovia, Liridon, Liridona, Stevieray
- 1991 War: Eritrea
- 1991 War: Riyadh, Dhahran
- 1991 Movie characters: Vada, Clarke, Indigo, Furious
- 1991 TV characters: Marimar, Novian, Tyriq, Dylan
- 1991 TV contestant: Symba
- 1991 TV personality: Alaetra
- 1991 Actors: Ajai, Aeryk
- 1991 Literary character: Raistlin
- 1991 Songs: Iesha, Shakiyla
- 1991 Singers: Mariah, Starleana, Shelby, Quayshaun
- 1991 Musical groups: Jodeci, Jomanda, Quest
- 1991 Sports: Drexler, Arantxa
- 1991 Products: Samsara, Diamante, Infiniti
1990
- 1990 News: Mandela, Zenani, Avianca, Tyski
- 1990 War: Saddam
- 1990 Movie characters: Ariel, Mlynn
- 1990 TV characters: Isamar, Donatello, Michaelangelo, Raphael, Decker, Genele, Stryker
- 1990 TV personality: Tkeyah
- 1990 Actors: Keanu, Macaulay, Markie, Shanygne, Glenne, Ravensymone, Amairani, Denzel, Neilpatrick
- 1990 Literary character: Kitiara
- 1990 Songs: Angelia, Shaniqua, Shakiyla
- 1990 Singers: Alannah, Tevin, Latifah, Sinead, Samuelle, Trinere, Tyka, Devoe, Milira, Matraca, Lakim
- 1990 Sports: Okoye
- 1990 Product: Eternity, Lexus, Xeryus
- 1990 Model: Kimora
1989
- 1989 Movie characters: Sorsha
- 1989 TV characters: Macgyver, Kramer, Audreanna
- 1989 TV personality: Arsenio
- 1989 Actors: Swayze, Cree, Savion, Alitzah
- 1989 Literary character: Kiswana
- 1989 Singers: Enya, Georgemichael, Safire, Datra, Raiana, Khiry, Tajh, Bilal, Anquette, Kwame, Karyn, Kylie
- 1989 Musical groups: Roxette, Dokken, Kiara
- 1989 Sports: Shaquille, Rumeal, Kanavis
- 1989 Products: Miata, Reatta
- 1989 “Glitch names”: Christop, Alexandr, Alexande, Elizabet, Katherin, Stephani, Christin, Christia, Demetriu, Johnatho, Kristofe, Kristoph, Mackenzi, Sebastia, Anastasi, Angeliqu, Annamari, Annemari, Antoinet, Cassandr, Constanc, Dominiqu, Francesc, Geneviev, Jacqueli, Kassandr, Nicolett, Priscill
1988
- 1988 News: Chaya, Mushka
- 1988 Movie characters: Elora, Azaria, Brantley
- 1988 Movie: Milagro
- 1988 TV characters: Khrystyne, Kadeem, Whitley, Charnele, Jerrica, Kimber, Maricruz, Anakaren, Alanmichael, Bianca, Egypt, Seaver
- 1988 TV contestant: Countess
- 1988 TV personality: Geraldo
- 1988 Actors: Kiefer, Ronreaco, Eriq, Anthonymichael, Dawnn, Jasmine
- 1988 Songs: Kasara, Casanova, Roni
- 1988 Singers: Axl, Shanice, Tiffany, Taja, Cyre, Levert, Sherrick, Rakim, Suave
- 1988 Musicians: Tommylee
- 1988 Musical group: Sache, Crue
- 1988 Sports: Nattiel, Ranzino
- 1988 Product: Ysatis
- 1988 Celebrity baby: Satchel
1987
- 1987 Movie characters: Maverick, Ayla, Epiphany
- 1987 TV characters: Ridge, Holden, Jaleesa, Jeanluc, Matlock, Darylann, Kimiko, Kolya, Channing, Adderly, Lafiamma, Raysha, Oyuki, Yesenia, Kayla
- 1987 TV personality: Shadoe
- 1987 Actors: Cruise, Esai, Sagan
- 1987 Literary character: Killashandra
- 1987 Songs: Luka, Adidas, Janay, Adilene
- 1987 Singers: Cetera, Tawatha, Najee, Trisco, Byanka
- 1987 Musical group: Jovi
- 1987 Sports: Olajide, Teyon, Kreigh, Hogan
- 1987 Products: Perrier, Drakkar, Allante, Corsica, Wrangler, Alize
- 1987 Celebrity babies: Shakari, Condola
- 1987 Celebrity related: Stedman
- 1987 Beauty queens: Anabelli, Kayelani
1986
- 1986 News: Christa, Halley
- 1986 Movie characters: Jareth, Louden
- 1986 TV characters: Bliss, Sabella, Sable, Randall, Channing, Cristal, Eliana, Jem, Cordero, Farren, Britta, Addison, Maddie, Jayce, Miles, Virgilia, Ashton
- 1986 TV contestant: Mayuri
- 1986 TV personalities: Oprah, Vanna, Khambrel
- 1986 Actors: Taimak, Malcolmjamal, Raedawn, Jeannette
- 1986 African-American magazines: Tchanavian
- 1986 Songs: Kyrie, Bocephus, Nikita
- 1986 Singers: Martika, Cymone, Myleka, Whitney, Cherrelle
- 1986 Musicians: Wynton, Marsalis
- 1986 Sports: Kylor, Josimar
- 1986 Products: Calizza, Lutece
- 1986 Brands: Ellesse, Generra
- 1986 Beauty queen: Marlesa
1985
- 1985 News: Mattlock
- 1985 Movie characters: Atreyu, Jehnna, Colwyn, Taran, Ren, Paden, Talon
- 1985 TV characters: Shera, Cheetara, Orry, Theo, Vanessa, Taryn, Racine, Sierra, India, Topacio, Koty, Santana, Kate, Allie, Dominique
- 1985 TV show: Tanairi
- 1985 TV contestants: Tareva, Shequita, Durell
- 1985 Actors: Phylicia, Keshia, Tempestt, Grecia
- 1985 African-American magazines: Cushena, Meyosha
- 1985 Song: Sharayah, Kayleigh, Amadeus
- 1985 Singers: Sade, Wynonna, Teenamarie, Jahmai, Rebbie, Yarenis
- 1985 Musical group: Xavion
- 1985 Sports: Ryne, Camacho, Jarryd, Keena, Sedale
- 1985 Products: Monchel, Imari
- 1985 Brand: Ikea, Jaymes
- 1985 Celebrity baby: Rishawn
- 1985 Model: Brinkley
1984
- 1984 News: Kashonna, Nasiya, Trakeila
- 1984 Movie characters: Rambo, Yentl, Avigdor, Madison
- 1984 Movie: Etosha, Nairobi
- 1984 TV characters: Felicia, Frisco, Laken, Jenna, Santana, Laken, Quisto, Mergeron, Reva, Cindel, Teela, Ahbleza, Leonela, Brenton, Philadelphia
- 1984 TV contestants: Thawann, Geron, Ladina
- 1984 Actors: Nastassja, Merete, Shalane, Mayra, Tasia, Apollonia, Sigourney
- 1983 Literary characters: Morgaine
- 1984 Singers: Prince, Eldra, Lucerito, Cherrelle, Siedah, Latoya, Sheena, Branigan, Cyndi, Yarenys
- 1984 Sports: Ecaterina, Breland, Tranel
- 1984 Products: Ciera, Calais
1983
- 1983 News: Klisha, Etan
- 1983 Movie character: Savannah
- 1983 TV characters: Meggie, Mallory, Alex, Elyse, Kiel, Callahan, Valene, Daisy, Ciji, Echo, Jimmylee, Tyger, Jonerik, Kirby, Valene, Sorangel, Doralee
- 1983 TV personality: Darcel
- 1983 Actor: Kiel
- 1983 Literary characters: Audrina, Erienne
- 1983 Songs: Billiejean, Rio, Jeopardy
- 1983 Singers: Vickiana
- 1983 Sports: Olajuwon, Akeem, Cozell, Micheaux
- 1983 Product: Pavielle
1982
- 1982 News: Tyechia
- 1982 Politics: Gemayel
- 1982 Movie characters: Talon, Caesare, Xica
- 1982 Movie: Blade
- 1982 TV characters: Jenilee, Alexis, Ashley, Kayla, Ariel, Luisana, Ivanhoe, Chachi
- 1982 TV contestant: Jere
- 1982 Actors: Travanti, Brynn
- 1982 Singers: Ozzy, Vanity
- 1982 Musical group: Halen
- 1982 Sports: Eder, Cozell
- 1982 Products: Celisse, Odyssey, Raffinee, Senchal, Stetson, Delorean
1981
- 1981 News: Tshwanda
- 1981 Politics: Mubarak, Giscard
- 1981 Movie characters: Tashina
- 1981 TV characters: Krystle, Jenilee, Mikkos, Shirret, Afton, Masada, Kaleena, Fallon, Martine, Magnum, Scorpio, Evita
- 1981 TV show: Dynasty
- 1981 Actors: Taurean, Nastassia, Shavar, Argenis
- 1981 Song: Fame
- 1981 Singers: Crystalgayle, Tiemeyer, Sadane, Kapono
- 1981 Musical groups: Journey, Tierra
- 1981 Sports: Triandos, Yannick
- 1981 Products: Chardon, Toccara, Andron, Antaeus, Nahema
1980
- 1980 News: Shanndolyn
- 1980 Politics: Rajai
- 1980 Movie character: Ilia
- 1980 TV characters: Maxx, Starshemah, Nyah, Almanzo, Martine, Mariko, Estefania, Mariko
- 1980 TV movie: Jericho
- 1980 Actors: Erik, Estrada, Bo, Derek
- 1980 African-American magazines: Nykeba, Kimario
- 1980 Singers: Tiffany, Ullanda
- 1980 Musical group: Shalamar
- 1980 Sports: Magic, Cheyne, Hanni, Bjorn
- 1980 Products: Jordache, Murjani, Brittania, Tasha
- 1980 Brands: Lerin, Jheri
- 1980 Beauty queen: Lencola
1979
- 1979 News: Gelsey
- 1979 Politics: Ayatollah
- 1979 Movie characters: Jorel, Santini
- 1979 TV characters: Starbuck, Tigh, Cassiopeia, Serina, Apollo, Random, Zebulon, Sulay, Mindy, Sindy, Pasquinel
- 1979 TV contestants: Dilanjan, Risha
- 1979 TV personality: Kebrina
- 1979 Actors: Aarika, Shatonga, Brianne
- 1979 Literary character: Tamarisk
- 1979 Songs: Sharona
- 1979 Singers: Geddy, Amii, Anacani
- 1979 Musician: Narada
- 1979 Musical group: Chanson
- 1979 Sports: Tekulve, Terdell
- 1979 Products: Chimere, Atari, Darci
- 1979 Celebrity babies: Leiya, Shaherah, Anansa
- 1979 Celebrity related: Karac, Shanga, Kayatana
1978
- 1978 News: Dequan, Biko
- 1978 Movie characters: Leia, Luke
- 1978 TV characters: Loribeth, Sayward, Sulie, Demelza, Karenina, Chrissy, Roarke, Astria, Bailey, Winter, Adama
- 1978 Actors: Travolta, Namath, Kene
- 1978 African-American magazines: Deonca, Kenisha, Eronda, Aba
- 1978 Songs: Aja, Desiree
- 1978 Singers: Boz, Estibaliz, Davidlee
- 1978 Sports: Mychal, Andretti, Dorsett, Theus
- 1978 Products: Ariane, Ambi, Enjoli, Qiana
- 1978 Celebrity babies: Katiria, Jarian
- 1978 Celebrity related: Kushana
1977
- 1977 News: Khaalis, Bnai
- 1977 Politics: Rosalynn
- 1977 Movie characters: Darth, Logan, Ammar, Hamza
- 1977 TV characters: Kunta, Kinte, Kuntakinte, Kizzy, Fanta, Jitu, Kairaba, Lamin, Omoro, Yaisa, Binta, Lucan, Sommers, Nakoma, Feather, Varian, Liana, Ibe, Shalon, Tpring, Shonski, Jillian, Raven, Sabrina
- 1977 TV show: Atlantis
- 1977 TV contestant: Davenia
- 1977 TV personalities: Sonceria, Shawnte, Yarnell
- 1977 Actors: Levar, Farrah, Debraca, Mako, Marisa
- 1977 Literary character: Meghann
- 1977 Writer: Haley
- 1977 African-American magazines: Abimbola, Akwete, Chinue, Efia, Jamila, Kamilah, Layla, Naila, Rashida, Safiya, Sauda, Abdalla, Abubakar, Hasani, Hashim, Idi, Kamau, Kefentse, Khalfani, Kontar, Kwasi, Lateef, Makalani, Mensah, Nuru
- 1977 Songs: Rhiannon, Londie, Aisha, Sheena
- 1977 Singers: Loleatta, Champagne, Jarreau, Yolandita
- 1977 Musician: Cerrone
- 1977 Sports: Bjorn
- 1977 Products: Cristalle, Jontue, Tamba, Khara, Civona
- 1977 Advertisement: Tristaca
- 1977 Celebrity related: Delinah
1976
- 1976 Movie characters: Vulnavia, Josey, Sparkle, Brannigan
- 1976 TV characters: Delvecchio, Jaime, Draper, Isis, Salathiel
- 1976 TV contestant: Bernnadette
- 1976 TV personalities: Charo, Thyais, Chevy
- 1976 TV director: Gerren
- 1976 Actors: Dwan, Lindsay, Aristotelis, Ronee, Farrah, Tierre
- 1976 Literary character: Kinte
- 1976 Song: Tynisa, Rhiannon
- 1976 Sports: Comaneci, Nadia, Jenner
- 1976 Celebrity baby: Chudney, Kenisha, Shanga
1975
- 1975 News: Tamika, Nekeidra, Jubilee
- 1975 War: Chaffee, Viet, Hung, Nam, Huy, Long, Anh, Vu, Phuong, Tran, Duc, Dung, Hoang, My, Nguyen, Thu, An, Luan, Phong, Bich, Linh, Thao, Trang, Binh, Minh, Quoc, Chau, Hoa, Lien, Ngoc, Yen, Hai, Quang, Tien, Yun
- 1975 Politics: Yasser
- 1975 Movie characters: Breezy, Foxy, Sheba, Mahogany
- 1975 TV characters: Starsky, Hutch, Fonzie, Joyelle, Conchata, Trapper, Baretta, Benji, Pepper, Christie, Sooner, Taneha
- 1975 TV show: Caribe
- 1975 TV contestants: Dareth, Chevi, Reiko, Tiana
- 1975 Actors: Thalmus, Durville, Janmichael
- 1975 Comics: Tchalla
- 1975 Literary character: Branwen
- 1975 Songs: Mandy, Azuredee, Azure
- 1975 Singers: Chakakhan, Tennille, Gloryvee, Emmanuelle
- 1975 Sports: Tiant
- 1975 Products: Aviance, Azuree, Cerissa
- 1975 Celebrity babies: Taryll, Turkessa
- 1975 Celebrity related: Khalilah
- 1975 Model: Margaux
1974
- 1974 News: Abeni, Habibah, Hasina, Salama, Shani, Halima, Charnissa
- 1974 Politics: Sirica
- 1974 Movie character: Marjoe
- 1974 TV characters: Nakia, Kojak, Willona, Jobina, Dayanara, Ticey, Jimbob
- 1974 TV contestant: Scoey
- 1974 Actor: Telly, Savalas
- 1974 Literary character: Rhiannon
- 1974 Songs: Sundown, Kalimba
- 1974 Singers: Lacosta, Chaka
- 1974 Musician: Turiya
- 1974 Musical group: Tavares
- 1974 Sports: Condredge, Jaworski
- 1974 Product: Ciara
- 1974 Celebrity babies: Kidada, Shalawn, Courtney
1973
- 1973 News: Morningstar, Sacheen, Yaminah, Zahra, Abdu, Bakari, Hasani, Jelani, Fatima, Kamilah, Dalila, Jabari
- 1973 Movie characters: Season, Coffy, Jory
- 1973 TV characters: Toma, Snapper, Caine, Hec, Alethea, Bridget, Kiona, Contessa
- 1973 TV personality: Cavett
- 1973 Actors: Cicely, Mackenzie, Yajaira, Vonetta, Tatum
- 1973 Literary characters: Eowyn, Strider
- 1973 Writer: Xaviera
- 1973 African-American magazines: Loukisha
- 1973 Song: Aubrey
- 1973 Singers: Ralna, Airrion
- 1973 Musical groups: Cymande, Mandrill
- 1973 Sports: Cedeno, Billiejean
- 1973 Product: Trevira
- 1973 Celebrity babies: Yohance, Taj
1972
- 1972 News: Mieke
- 1972 Movie characters: Chato, Sancho, Billyjack, Cable
- 1972 TV characters: Katina, Vashon, Delta, Demond, Cade
- 1972 TV show: Trek
- 1972 TV personality: Chastity
- 1972 Actors: Cybill, Akili, Amitabh
- 1972 Literary character: Erendira
- 1972 Songs: Sossity, Brandy
- 1972 Singers: Carly, Melanie, Adaryll, Marlon, Lasalle
- 1972 Musicians: Manu, Bayete
- 1972 Sports: Kipchoge, Keino, Kareem, Abdul, Jabbar, Erubey, Keena
- 1972 Products: Ciara, Cachet
- 1972 Celebrity baby: Krisinda
1971
- 1971 News: Doria
- 1971 Movie characters: Shaft, Bree, Sundance, Tristana, Zachariah, Trinity
- 1971 TV characters: Uhura, Cissy, Jody, Heshimu, Chad, Dodie, Yesenia
- 1971 TV shows: Alias, Anzio
- 1971 Actors: Brando, Yaphet, Veleka, Damu
- 1971 African-American magazines: Shango, Kwabene, Kwame, Diallo, Sekou, Jaja, Azikiwe, Nkenge, Lumumba
- 1971 Songs: Layla, Amoreena, Scotty, Tomorrow, Dindi
- 1971 Singers: Jermaine, Lajuane, Sigmund, Shelbra
- 1971 Musical group: Santana
- 1971 Musical albums: Abraxas, Thembi
- 1971 Sports: Unseld
- 1971 Product: Corelle
- 1971 Celebrity babies: Ayanna, Shangaleza
- 1971 Celebrity related: Altovise
1970
- 1970 News: Turi, Donzaleigh, Juandalynn, Alprentice, Reeshemah
- 1970 Politics: Arafat
- 1970 Movie characters: Cresta, Shalako
- 1970 TV characters: Mcgarrett, Mano, Dodie, Tara, Jolyon, Nyree, Loey, Tatanisha, Kinita, Erica, Sabrina
- 1970 TV contestant: Alisande
- 1970 Actors: Falana, Brandon, Dyan, Shakira, Saby, Ahna, Marki
- 1970 Literary characters: Aragorn, Gandalf
- 1970 Songs: Shilo, Fancy, Cherie, Aquarius
- 1970 Singers: Bobbie, Gentry, Toriano, Massiel, Jermaine, Sacha
- 1970 Product: Torino
- 1970 Brands: Shindana, Pepsi, Loreal
- 1970 Celebrity baby: Rasheda
- 1970 Celebrity related: Syreeta
- 1970 Beauty queen: Rewa
1969
- 1969 News: Aldrin, Tron, Francelia, Biafra, Salimah
- 1969 Movie character: Barbarella
- 1969 TV characters: Aristede, Jamison, Josette, Angelique, Shana, Toosdhi, Philana, Miosotis, Julia
- 1969 Actors: Tige, Keone
- 1969 Literary character: Galadriel
- 1969 Songs: Juniper, Vance
- 1969 Singers: Deshannon, Omayra
- 1969 Sports: Tuesdee, Trevino
- 1969 Product: Elan
- 1969 Celebrity babies: Chastity, Tricia
- 1969 Beauty queen: Troas
1968
- 1968 News: Christiaan, Coretta, Trenny, Torben
- 1968 Politics: Che, Onassis
- 1968 Movie character: Neely
- 1968 TV characters: Laryssa, Jemal, Josette, Angelique, Lahoma, Kelly, Shahna, Kelinda, Layle, Manolito, Lancer, Blue, Shana
- 1968 Actors: Dustin, Dack
- 1968 Literary characters: Arwen, Thorin
- 1968 Songs: Carrieanne, Lalena
- 1968 Singer: Quetcy
- 1968 Musical group: Shondell
- 1968 Sports: Orenthal, Alcindor
- 1968 Product: Charisma
- 1968 Celebrity baby: Maryum
1967
- 1967 News: Svetlana, Ronisue, Roni, Tandeka
- 1967 TV characters: Tonia, Clayt, Cinnamon, Buffy, Hondo, Mannix, Dulcey, Rosaisela
- 1967 Actors: Millette, Sivi, Cami, Vitina
- 1967 Literary character: Kerith
- 1967 Comics: Geisha
- 1967 Songs: Alfie, Georgy, Windy
- 1967 Singer: Nico
- 1967 Sports: Cazzie
- 1967 Product: Camaro
- 1967 Celebrity baby: Joely
- 1967 Celebrity related: Tahnee, Devara
- 1967 Model: Twiggy
1966
- 1966 News: Agena, Bedar
- 1966 Politics: Indira
- 1966 Movie character: Raef
- 1966 TV characters: Gidget, Audra, Heath, Tabitha, Tabatha, Tamantha, Alfy, Tavio, Anissa, Artemus
- 1966 TV shows: Peyton, Daktari
- 1966 TV contestant: Sheva
- 1966 Comics: Yesenia
- 1966 Songs: Cherish, Caramia
- 1966 Singers: Lainie
- 1966 Product: Caprice
- 1966 Celebrity related: Sonji
- 1966 Model: Donyale
1965
- 1965 News: Gemini
- 1965 Politics: Luci
- 1965 Movie characters: Liesl, Sugar, Shelleen, Santee
- 1965 TV characters: Samantha, Darrin, Endora, Morticia, Wednesday, Tatia, Illya, Petina, Bettyjo, Cara, Shenandoah, Jarrod
- 1965 TV show: Addam
- 1965 Actors: Daliah, Virna, Lisi, Ursula, Mia
- 1965 Literary characters: Kerensa, Mellyora
- 1965 Singers: Petula, Fontella, Fanita
- 1965 Sports: Marichal, Diron
- 1965 Celebrity baby: Xan
- 1965 Beauty queens: Apasra, Vonda
- 1965 Model: Kecia
1964
- 1964 News: Hope
- 1964 Politics: Lyndon, Kennedy, Jacqueline, Fitzgerald, Caroline
- 1964 Movie characters: Taggart, Hud, Dhana, Guendalina
- 1964 TV characters: Destry, Quint, Trampas, Thedy, Bobbiejo, Djuna, Tessa, Zina
- 1964 TV commercial: Deneen
- 1964 Actors: Janssen, Pleshette, Inger, Senta, Diahn, Cherylene
- 1964 Songs: Dawn, Charade
- 1964 Singer: Bavan
- 1964 Musician: Ringo
- 1964 Sports: Nicklaus, Deron
1963
- 1963 News: Medgar, Camala, Troylene
- 1963 Politics: Bouvier
- 1963 Movie characters: Lolita, Cybele, Heavenly, Phaedra, Tamiko
- 1963 TV characters: Pebbles, Grindl, Brycie, Tal, Sutton, Stoney, Joby, Stanja, Glynis, Jerrod
- 1963 TV contestant: Candi
- 1963 Actors: Keir, Tippi, Anjanette
- 1963 Song: Paula
- 1963 Musical groups: Chiffon, Jaynette
- 1963 Sports: Cepeda
- 1963 Products: Tressy, Wondra, Chevelle
- 1963 Brand: Tangerine
1962
- 1962 News: Glenn
- 1962 Movie characters: Weena, Lyrae, Antigone, Chimene, Elcid, Jessica
- 1962 Movie: Tiffany
- 1962 TV characters: Toika, Daphne, Daffy, Perette
- 1962 TV contestant: Dorinda
- 1962 Actors: Lynley, Clu, Anja, Yarnell
- 1962 African-American magazines: Annazette
- 1962 Comics: Tashia
- 1962 Song: Novalee
- 1962 Singers: Chubby, Makeba, Billiejean, Timi
- 1962 Products: Antron, Artra
- 1962 Celebrity baby: Dodd
- 1962 Celebrity related: Movita, Kippie
- 1962 Beauty queens: Clintona, Penne, Gordean
1961
- 1961 News: Yuri, Charlayne, Maribel, Gamble
- 1961 Politics: Jacqueline, Caroline
- 1961 Movie characters: Ari, Akiva, Varinia, Parrish, Merritt, Ilya
- 1961 TV characters: Velvet, Edwina, Wina, Ward, Jimbo, Zelda, Kiz, Caprice, Tawney, Brook, Tanoa, Chuckie, Cord, Amby
- 1961 Actors: Tarita, Gig, Capucine, Kipp, Zimbalist, Marisol
- 1961 African-American magazines: Jacy
- 1961 Song: Corrina
- 1961 Singers: Damita, Joselito
- 1961 Musical group: Shirelle
- 1961 Sports: Rafer
- 1961 Products: Ondine, Falcon
- 1961 Celebrity baby: Timolin
- 1961 Celebrity related: Aissa, Jefre
1960
- 1960 News: Farah, Leisha
- 1960 Movie characters: Raymie, Haya, Ryder, Jordana, Pollyanna
- 1960 TV characters: Dobie, Thalia, Cully, Clay, Lisha, Andamo, Chantay, Bronco, Modesty, Tiare, Tiki
- 1960 TV contestants: Sherrylyn, Lavelda, Sita
- 1960 TV show: Bonanza
- 1960 Actors: Hayley, Ziva, Elana, Marpessa, Nedenia, Troy, Ansara, Jovon, Flip
- 1960 African-American magazines: Lajeune, Claudinette
- 1960 Comics: Kippy
- 1960 Song: Misty
- 1960 Singers: Devy, Rydell, Brendalee
- 1960 Musicians: Wynton, Thelonious
1959
- 1959 News: Prisca
- 1959 Politics: Nikita
- 1959 Movie character: Gigi
- 1959 TV characters: Torey, Rowdy, Kookie, Rapunzel, Flint, Quint, Case, Staccato, Babby, Laurieann, Yancy, Elfego, Beaver, Wally, Clint, Markham, Josh
- 1959 TV contestants: Perian, Darris
- 1959 TV personality: Barrie
- 1959 Actors: Rory, Sondi, Ty
- 1959 Writer: Ketti
- 1959 Songs: Donna, Leimomi
- 1959 Singers: Dellareese, Kitza, Damone
- 1959 Musical group: Kalin
- 1959 Sports: Ingemar
- 1959 Product: Dauphine
- 1959 Brand: Renault
- 1959 Celebrity baby: Tyrone
1958
- 1958 News: Tootie, Caril
- 1958 Movie characters: Perri, Attila
- 1958 TV characters: Paladin, Hoby, Vint, Delphine, Kitty, Kelly, Bentley, Samantha
- 1958 Actors: Miyoshi, Sal, Brigitte, Arnaz, Tristram, Efrem
- 1958 Literary characters: Karil, Daintry
- 1958 Songs: Peggysue, Peggy, Tequila, Sayonara
- 1958 Singers: Sinatra, Keely, Dion
- 1958 Sports: Durelle, Ryne
- 1958 Product: Chemise
- 1958 Celebrity baby: Monsita
- 1958 Celebrity related: Loray
- 1958 Beauty queen: Kahne
1957
- 1957 News: Doria, Sindee, Sanita
- 1957 Politics: Gamal, Nasser
- 1957 Movie characters: Zarak, Jordy, Leslie, Jett, Jordan, Vashti, Tambrey, Anastasia, Rhoda
- 1957 Movie: Peyton
- 1957 TV characters: Marsheela, Maverick, Colt, Kaseem, Penny
- 1957 TV contestants: Evonne, Bunny
- 1957 TV personalities: Zsazsa
- 1957 Actors: Yul, Pippa, Rock, Gia, Tris, Teal, Erin
- 1957 Literary character: Cindylou
- 1957 African-American magazines: Theonita, Clintona, Sherelle
- 1957 Comics: Bix
- 1957 Songs: Tammy, Sakeena, Cindy, Marianne, Deserie
- 1957 Singers: Gogi, Tab
- 1957 Musical group: Chantel
- 1957 Product: Velveeta
- 1957 Celebrity babies: Tierney, Liza, Caroline
- 1957 Beauty queen: Bryndis
1956
- 1956 News: Jimalee, Deltina, Andrea
- 1956 Politics: Averell
- 1956 Movie characters: Cherie, Jubal, Dart, Trace, Marty
- 1956 TV characters: Calamity, Cheyenne, Keena, Pepi, Jace, Sheena
- 1956 TV personalities: Cubby, Annette
- 1956 Actors: Audie, Marisa, Siobhan, Tirrell, Lugene
- 1956 Literary character: Melora
- 1956 Comics: Dondi, Skye
- 1956 Songs: Takeela, Glendora
- 1956 Singers: Elvis, Jaye
- 1956 Brand: Decca
- 1956 Celebrity baby: Seneca
- 1956 Celebrity related: Rainier, Dreux, Shevaun
1955
- 1955 News: Soraya, Roni, Tammis, Tondalaya
- 1955 Movie characters: Rannah, Sabrina, Destry, Desiree
- 1955 TV characters: Davy, Shevawn, Kippie, Twig
- 1955 TV contestant: Thor
- 1955 TV personality: Gisele
- 1955 Actors: Marlon, Brando, Zully, Jarma, Taina, Medina, Jymme, Kimetha
- 1955 Comics: Kismet
- 1955 Songs: Tinamarie, Maybelline
- 1955 Singers: Kaycee, Yana
- 1955 Product: Charmin
- 1955 Celebrity related: Josanne, Lizanne
1954
- 1954 News: Bobbyetta, Marian
- 1954 Movie characters: Shalimar, Saadia, Corby
- 1954 TV characters: Tinker, Topper, Cochise, Jan, Cheryl
- 1954 TV contestants: Rozana, Zana, Lili
- 1954 Actors: Darvi, Dirk, Sheree, Rossana, Brandon
- 1954 Comics: Valinda
- 1954 Song: Bimbo
- 1954 Singers: Yma, Eydie, Ferlin, Gayla
- 1954 Sports: Rahn
1953
- 1953 Politics: Dwight, Ike
- 1953 Movie characters: Judalon, Angelique, Shane
- 1953 TV characters: Chata, Tonga
- 1953 TV contestants: Barbi, Sunee, Wynelle
- 1953 Actors: Pier, Angeli, Doretta, Vanessa, Irasema, Desi, Jerilou, Luann
- 1953 Song: Haunani
- 1953 Singer: Joni
- 1953 Sports: Yogi, Tenley, Lastarza
- 1953 Products: Finesse, Capri
- 1953 Celebrity babies: Ricky, Taryn
- 1953 Beauty queen: Neva
1952
- 1952 Politics: Eisenhower, Kennan
- 1952 Movie characters: Danon, Pandora, Lygeia
- 1952 TV character: Claudia
- 1952 TV contestant: Rondi
- 1952 TV personality: Buff
- 1952 Actor: Keefe
- 1952 Literary characters: Gevan, Fancy
- 1952 Song: Charmaine
- 1952 Singers: Faron, Adriel
- 1952 Beauty queen: Jodell
1951
- 1951 News: Glenalee, Samia, Arlynne, Krystal, Desnee
- 1951 Movie characters: Manina, Bathsheba, Kim, Choya, Sonseeahray, Rommel
- 1951 TV character: Patti
- 1951 TV personality: Korla
- 1951 Radio character: Spring
- 1951 Actors: Mala, Piper, Miroslava, Mitzi, Mitchum, Debralee, Dianalynn, Shaye, Dagmar
- 1951 Singer: Jilla
- 1951 Sports: Sugar
- 1951 Celebrity baby: Romina
1950
- 1950 News: Chaneta, Deyanne
- 1950 TV character: Radames
- 1950 Radio character: Grayling
- 1950 Actors: Denise, Darcel, Silvana, Zorita, Broderick, Kyle
- 1950 Comics: Vallorie, Mardeen
- 1950 Songs: Monalisa, Frosty
- 1950 Singer: Terrea
- 1950 Beauty queen: Learta
1949
- 1949 News: Rainell, Darrylin, Tighe, Randye, Ltanya
- 1949 Movie characters: Fabienne, Judaline, Belinda, Lark
- 1949 Radio character: Chuckie
- 1949 Actor: Kirk
- 1949 Literary character: Caresse
- 1949 Comics: Clovia, Arn
- 1949 Sports: Ezzard
- 1949 Celebrity baby: Yasmin
1948
- 1948 News: Gwyned, Sharman, Rolayne, Wrayanne
- 1948 Movie characters: Tisa, Lash, Darina, Catana, Scheherazade
- 1948 Actors: Viveca, Valli, Alida, Paget
- 1948 Comics: Sparkle
- 1948 Song: Lillette
- 1948 Sports: Doak
- 1948 Product: Tawn
1947
- 1947 News: Cabrini
- 1947 Movie characters: Rissa, Rory, Miralee, Jody, Ginna, Bedelia
- 1947 Radio character: Carson
- 1947 Actors: Cyd, Deborah, Vanessa, Dana
- 1947 Song: Jolie
- 1947 Comics: Meridy, Valiant
- 1947 Sports: Mauri
- 1947 Model: Junellen
1946
- 1946 News: Jyme, Tondra, Cherylene
- 1946 Movie characters: Gilda, Ridgely, Francie, Veda
- 1946 Radio character: Corliss
- 1946 Radio panelist: Glenn
- 1946 Radio singer: Connee
- 1946 Actors: Charisse, Jorja, Peggyann, Teala, Ilona, Cornel
- 1946 Comics: Darlia
- 1946 Brand: Drene
1945
- 1945 News: Harolyn
- 1945 Politics: Truman
- 1945 Movie characters: Sherida, Allida, Velvet, Marisela
- 1945 Actors: Allyson, Van
- 1945 Comics: Chipper
- 1945 Songs: Laura, Caldonia
1944
- 1944 News: Sherianne
- 1944 Movie characters: Jade, Deirdre, Gehrig, Tessa, Dorinda
- 1944 Radio singer: Dyana
- 1944 Actors: Acquanetta, Turhan
1943
- 1943 News: Nikki
- 1943 War: Tunisia, Rommel
- 1943 Movie characters: Ilsa, Bambi, Faline, Angharad, Tana
- 1943 Actors: Jinx, Cheryl, Belita, Rooney, Rebel
- 1943 Literary character: Lorry
- 1943 Comics: Sheena, Taffy
- 1943 Writer: Hedda
- 1943 Song: Rosalita
- 1943 Sports: Howie
- 1943 Celebrity baby: Alana
1942
- 1942 News: Arcilia, Dwala, Royalene, Carole, Landis, Oona
- 1942 War: Douglas, Macarthur, Dorie, Wavell, Wainwright, Pearl
- 1942 Movie characters: Jaynie, Aloma, Loxi, Bronwyn, Fiona
- 1942 Actors: Rise, Donivee, Kaaren
- 1942 Comics: Desira, Normandie, Merrily
1941
- 1941 News: Nawatha, Rulon
- 1941 Politics: Spessard
- 1941 Movie character: Nyoka
- 1941 Radio character: Portia
- 1941 Radio panelist: Gerard
- 1941 Actors: Gloriajean, Greer, Errol
- 1941 Literary character: Bronwen
- 1941 Comics: Raven
- 1941 Musician: Saford
- 1941 Celebrity baby: Jerilyn
1940
- 1940 Politics: Wendell, Willkie
- 1940 Movie characters: Scarlett, Suellen, Carreen, Melanie, Bonnie, Maeve, Phronsie, Towana
- 1940 Actor: Vivien
- 1940 Song: Sierra
- 1940 Brand: Janalene
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Footnotes:
The “changes in usage” I’m focusing on are: rises in usage, drops in usage, debuts in the data, returns to the data, isolated spikes in usage, and overall peak usage.
Names with a single association are listed on the timeline once. Names with several associations are listed several times. For any name that saw multiple-year “changes in usage” due to the same influence, I made an executive decision about where to place it on the timeline.
Finally, if you know of a name that I’ve forgotten to include in any of the years listed so far, please get in touch!