History in the Names

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 (especially pop culture history).

It’s only partially complete, but I’ll be adding more years (1990s-2010s) over the coming weeks. Check back soon to see how things are progressing!

1992

• 1992 News: Nayirah, Iniki
• 1992 Immigration: Ilirida
• 1992 Politics: Yeltsin, Hillary, Chelsea
• 1992 Movie characters: Zandalee, Uniqua, Peyton, Sonora
• 1992 TV character: Xena, Drucilla
• 1992 TV personality: Montel
• 1992 Writer: Endesha
• 1992 Singers: Dajae, Adeva, Devante, Dalvin, Wanya
• 1992 Musician: Yanni
• 1992 Musical groups: Shomari
• 1992 Sports: Agassi, Silken, Anfernee, Qadry, Jalen
• 1992 Products: Kenya, Lahana, Safari, Elantra
• 1992 Celebrity baby: Scout
• 1992 Celebrity related: Akeiba
• 1992 Beauty queen: Leanza

1991

• 1991 News: Khalea, Wachovia, Stevieray
• 1991 War: Eritrea, Riyadh, Dhahran
• 1991 Immigration: Liridon, Liridona
• 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, Demi
• 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, Shauni
• 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 Celebrity baby: Langley
• 1990 Model: Kimora

1989

• 1989 Movie characters: Sorsha
• 1989 TV characters: Macgyver, Kramer, Audreanna, Colton
• 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, Remington
• 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, Seidina
• 1982 Musical group: Halen
• 1982 Sports: Eder, Cozell
• 1982 Products: Celisse, Odyssey, Raffinee, Senchal, Stetson, Delorean
• 1982 Model: Wanakee

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, Brandis
• 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, Yara
• 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, Jana, Viviana
• 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
• 1979 Beauty queen: Kylene

1978

• 1978 News: Dequan, Biko
• 1978 Movie characters: Leia, Luke
• 1978 TV characters: Loribeth, Sayward, Sulie, Demelza, Karenina, Chrissy, Roarke, Astria, Bailey, Winter, Adama, Danay
• 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, Idania
• 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 Songs: Tynisa, Rhiannon
• 1976 Sports: Comaneci, Nadia, Jenner
• 1976 Celebrity babies: Chudney, Kenisha, Shanga, Evin
• 1976 Model: Mesina

1975

• 1975 News: Tamika, Nekeidra, Jubilee
• 1975 Immigration: 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, Udana
• 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 Models: Margaux, Azizi

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, Tracee

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 Products: Elan, Cantrece
• 1969 Celebrity babies: Chastity, Tricia, Ennis
• 1969 Beauty queen: Troas

1968

• 1968 News: Christiaan, Coretta, Yolanda, Dexter, 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, Valleri
• 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, Erinn, Chalene
• 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 Actor: Marlo
• 1966 Comics: Yesenia
• 1966 Songs: Cherish, Caramia
• 1966 Singer: 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, Allison, Rodney
• 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, Julissa
• 1964 Songs: Dawn, Charade
• 1964 Singer: Bavan
• 1964 Musician: Ringo
• 1964 Sports: Nicklaus, Deron

1963

• 1963 News: Medgar, Martin, 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, Price
• 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
• 1962 Model: Sheralee

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, Jana
• 1961 Actors: Tarita, Gig, Capucine, Kipp, Zimbalist, Marisol
• 1961 African-American magazines: Jacy
• 1961 Songs: Corrina, Marylou
• 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 Songs: Misty, Laura
• 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, Andra
• 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, Hildy
• 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, Debra
• 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, Vicki
• 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 characters: Grayling, Nona
• 1950 Actors: Denise, Darcel, Silvana, Zorita, Broderick, Kyle
• 1950 Comics: Vallorie, Mardeen
• 1950 Songs: Monalisa, Frosty
• 1950 Singer: Terrea
• 1950 Beauty queens: Learta, Jacque

1949

• 1949 News: Rainell, Darrylin, Tighe, Randye, Ltanya
• 1948 Politics: Alben
• 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 Politics: Dewey
• 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 Songs: Jolie, Linda
• 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 Politics: Dewey
• 1944 Movie characters: Jade, Deirdre, Gehrig, Tessa, Dorinda
• 1944 Radio singer: Dyana
• 1944 Actors: Acquanetta, Turhan, Dusty

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, Michele
• 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

1939

• 1939 News: Brenda
• 1939 Movie characters: Zerelda, Zee
• 1939 Movie: Tara
• 1939 Actors: Hedy, Zorina, Cobina
• 1939 Literary character: Thanna
• 1939 Radio character: Torchy
• 1939 Product: Danya

1938

• 1938 News: Farida, Valdine, Lance, Cheryl
• 1938 Politics: Alben
• 1938 Movie character: Rawnie, Vicki, Josette
• 1938 Actors: Movita, Sonja, Myrna
• 1938 Celebrity baby: Christopher

1937

• 1937 Movie character: Swanee
• 1937 Actors: Tyrone, Errol, Luise
• 1937 Literary characters: Scarlett, Aletta, Loueen
• 1937 Song: Leilani
• 1937 Singers: Kirsten, Deanna
• 1937 Sports: Gaynell

1936

• 1936 News: Clarabeth, Wallis
• 1936 Politics: Landon
• 1936 Movie characters: Shelby, Alayne, Renny
• 1936 Movie: Jalna
• 1936 Radio character: Arbadella
• 1936 Actor: Durelle
• 1936 Literary characters: Verilea, Thayle, Careen, Suellen
• 1936 Model: Mardee

1935

• 1935 News: Dewilla, Norita
• 1935 Politics: Haile
• 1935 Movie character: Trenna
• 1935 Radio singer: Francia
• 1935 Actor: Shirley
• 1935 Literary character: Gailord
• 1935 Comics: Rheeta, Normandie
• 1935 Sports: Dizzy
• 1935 Celebrity related: Marva

1934

• 1934 News: Rheta
• 1934 Movie characters: Nadina, Toby
• 1934 Actors: Franchot, Verree

1933

• 1933 News: Gayleen, Aleeta, Ardoth
• 1933 Politics: Franklin, Delano, Ellender
• 1933 Legislation: Nira
• 1933 Radio character: Skippy
• 1933 Literary characters: Sharlie, Patsyann, Sharlene, Perilla
• 1933 Comics: Ardala
• 1933 Musician: Valaida

1932

• 1932 News: Thalia
• 1932 Politics: Garner
• 1932 Movie character: Toya
• 1932 Radio singer: Ilomay
• 1932 Actor: Gwili
• 1932 Comics: Alura

1931

• 1931 News: Rockne, Knute
• 1931 Actor: Marlene, Cherrill
• 1931 Advertisement: Vergean

1930

• 1930 News: Arlayne, Jerrylene
• 1930 Movie characters: Allana, Dixiana
• 1930 Literary characters: Joretta, Elanda, Ardeth
• 1930 Writer: Grantland

1929

• 1929 Politics: Depriest
• 1929 Actor: Davey
• 1929 Literary character: Alayne
• 1929 Song: Jeannine
• 1929 Brand: Uneeda

1928

• 1928 News: Yuvawn
• 1928 Politics: Hoover, Curtis, Mederic
• 1928 Literary character: Gerane
• 1928 Comics: Corky
• 1928 Songs: Ramona, Charmaine

1927

• 1927 News: Lindbergh, Floella, Valentino, Uldine, Seroba
• 1927 Politics: Bidwell
• 1927 Movie characters: Jahala, Sunya, Aloma
• 1927 Actors: Jobyna, Joyzelle
• 1927 Literary character: Amaryllis
• 1927 Writer: Mateel
• 1927 Songs: Marylou, Iyone, Diane, Valencia

1926

• 1926 News: Rudolph, Ileana
• 1926 Politics: Bibb
• 1926 Movie characters: Orchid, Jinx
• 1926 Actors: Gaynor, Adoree
• 1926 Literary character: Narice, Alverna
• 1926 Sports: Tunney

1925

• 1925 News: Valoyce
• 1925 Politics: Paulina
• 1925 Literary character: Irmalee

1924

• 1924 News: Derelys, Myraline
• 1924 Politics: Coolidge, Dawes
• 1924 Movie character: Mescal
• 1924 Actor: Julanne
• 1924 Literary characters: Charis, Chadyeane, Laline
• 1924 Product: Juneve

1923

• 1923 Movie characters: Shireen, Morella, Lory, Derith
• 1923 Actor: Avonne
• 1923 Literary characters: Nalda, Eris, Laurel
• 1923 Song: Marcheta

1922

• 1922 News: Dellora, Donaldine
• 1922 Movie characters: Moonyeen
• 1922 Actors: Marilyn, Leatrice
• 1922 Literary character: Daren

1921

• 1921 News: Madalynne
• 1921 Politics: Denby
• 1921 Actor: Corliss
• 1921 Song: Avalon
• 1921 Beauty queens: Edithmae, Garnelle

1920

• 1920 News: Monda, Jeannedarc
• 1920 Politics: Harding, Heflin
• 1920 Movie characters: Marcene, Wetona
• 1920 Literary characters: Merrial, Doraine
• 1920 Songs: Dardanella, Margie
• 1920 Sports: Ethelda

1919

• 1919 News: Belvin, Nellora
• 1919 Movie character: Nedda
• 1919 Literary characters: Viviette, Tharon
• 1919 Brand: Mazola

1918

• 1918 War: Victory, Liberty, Pershing, Foch, Marne, Allenby, Tasker, Lorraine, Armistice, Peace, Freedom
• 1918 Politics: Quentin, Hobby
• 1918 Movie character: Laurella
• 1918 Actor: Allyn
• 1918 Literary character: Theophila

1917

• 1917 News: Neysa
• 1917 Politics: Jeannette, Mcadoo, Westmoreland
• 1917 Movie character: Chonita
• 1917 Actor: Seena
• 1917 Literary character: Tessibel
• 1917 Product: Laurece

1916

• 1916 War: Verdun, Funston
• 1916 Politics: Woodrow, Hughes
• 1916 Immigration: Cono
• 1916 Movie characters: Nokomis, Ysobel, Fortune
• 1916 Theater character: Wetona
• 1916 Actor: Ormi
• 1916 Literary character: Ortrude, Trudis
• 1916 Products: Adora, Anola
• 1916 Brand: Milady

1915

• 1915 War: Trieste, Gorizia
• 1915 Movie characters: Zudora, Elaine, Billee
• 1915 Actors: Signe, Theda
• 1915 Literary character: Stelmo
• 1915 Sports: Jess, Willard

1914

• 1914 War: Joffre
• 1914 Politics: Carranza, Balfour, Underwood
• 1914 Movie characters: Pauline, Carmina, Aloise, Nello, Saxon
• 1914 Literary character: Pollyanna

1913

• 1913 News: Vilas
• 1913 Politics: Colquitt
• 1939 Movie characters: Oceola, Kathlyn
• 1913 Writer: Maravene

1912

• 1912 News: Roald, Bertil
• 1912 Politics: Woodrow, Debs
• 1912 Movie charcter: Undine
• 1912 Movie: Derna
• 1912 Actor: Francelia
• 1912 Literary character: Truxton
• 1912 Sports: Percy, Harvard

1911

• 1911 News: Fola
• 1911 Politics: Colie, Blease, Vardaman, Atlee
• 1911 Literary characters: Thurley, Yetive

1910

• 1910 News: Leneve, Halley
• 1910 Politics: Bilbo

1909

(nothing yet)

1908

• 1908 News: Robley
• 1908 Politics: Taft

1907

• 1907 News: Evelyn, Delphin

1906

• 1906 News: Ena, Delmas
• 1906 Literary character: Nedra

1905

(nothing yet)

1904

• 1904 Politics: Roosevelt, Theodore, Parker, Alton, Fairbanks

1903

• 1903 Song: Anona

1902

(nothing yet)

1901

• 1901 Politics: Kermit

1900

• 1900 Politics: Mckinley
• 1900 Literary character: Jocelyn

1899

• 1899: Goebel, Elvia, Veva

1898

• 1898 War: Maine, Havana, Dewey, Manila, Hobson, Admiral, Shafter, Maceo, Schley, Philippina, Fitzhugh

1897

(nothing yet)

1896

• 1896 Politics: Silver, Mckinley, Bryan, Jennings, Hobart

1895

• 1895 Literary character: Trilby

1894

(nothing yet)

1893

• 1893 News: Eulalia

1892

• 1892 Politics: Grover, Adlai, Whitelaw
• 1892 Sports: Corbett

1891

(nothing yet)

1890

• 1890 News: Woodfin

1889

• 1889 News: Grady

1888

• 1888 News: Ebba
• 1888 Politics: Grover, Harrison, Morton, Thurman, Alson, Belva

1887

(nothing yet)

1886

(nothing yet)

1885

• 1885 Politics: Cleveland

1884

• 1884 Politics: Grover, Blaine, Logan, Belva

1883

(nothing yet)

1882

(nothing yet)

1881

• 1881 Politics: Garfield

1880

• 1880 Politics: Winfield

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Footnotes…

• The data comes from the U.S. Social Security Administration. Here’s the downloadable SSA data.
• The “changes in usage” I’m focusing on are:
  • rises/upticks in usage (e.g., Lindbergh/Dagmar),
  • drops in usage (Hillary),
  • overall peak usage (Jeannette),
  • isolated spikes in usage (Aleeta),
  • debuts in the data, both overall (Orenthal) and gender-specific (Dorie), and
  • re-emergences in the data after an absense (Charlayne).
• If you know of a name that I’ve forgotten to include in any of the years listed so far, please get in touch!
• 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.
• Wanna help me solve a mystery?