Welcome to History in the Names — a timeline of historically significant baby names. All the names below saw sudden changes in usage that can be correlated to specific events in history (particularly pop culture history).
The timeline is a work in progress: I’ll be adding new names as I discover them, adding new links as I write/publish the corresponding posts, and adding the remaining years (2015 onward) as soon as I can. Be sure to bookmark this page so you can catch all the updates!
2014
- 2014 News: Mandela, Madiba, Alisher, Iselle, Elon, Lwren
- 2014 Movie characters: Llewyn, Everdeen, Cressida, Zarina, Philomena, Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Hazel, Augustus, Ansel, Tauriel, Ender, Kalel, Murphy, Noni
- 2014 Movies: Arkham, Elysium
- 2014 TV characters: Jorah, Gannicus, Mellie, Michonne, Judith, Fitzwilliam, Lisanna, Mirajane, Deucalion, Aranza, Montserrat, Reddington
- 2014 TV personalities: Hannaley, Kaoir, Aleyda, Amzie, Atley, Kalenna, Cohutta, Milyn, Tessanne, Sunjai, Xairexis, Jeyshangelise, Aketzaly, Brittish, Yazaira, Geissie
- 2014 Video game characters: Haigen, Serana
- 2014 Actors: Shailene, Teller
- 2014 Singers: Lorde, Ariana, Zacardi
- 2014 Musical group: Rixton
- 2014 Sports: Sochi, Keylor, Cavani, Enner, Jadaveon, Bode
- 2014 Advertisement: Yazleemar
- 2014 Celebrity babies: Dalary, Ace, Axl, Cricket, Eisele, Nori, Naiovy, Milan, Meilani, Kaiser, Vale
2013
- 2013 News: Malala, Jonylah, Paul, Walker, Francis, Francisco
- 2013 Politics: Wendy
- 2013 Movie characters: Vanellope, Kitai, Cypher, Mavis, Merida, Lincoln, Aibileen, Gale, Gatsby, Theodora
- 2013 Movie: Prometheus
- 2013 TV characters: Oswin, Marnie, Sansa, Beric, Adalind, Luzma, Mayalen, Toby, Pihu, Liv, Johnse
- 2013 TV show: Pemberley
- 2013 TV personalities: Jenni, Jaylah, Jenicka, Janney, Jayceon, Harlem, Cassadee, Falen, Gannon, Benzino, Sadie, Jase, Jep, Kiara, Stassi, Tahiry, Essined, Alesiram, Jaswiry, Kemily
- 2013 Social media influencer: Zoella
- 2013 Actors: Troian, Dove, Spruha, Paridhi
- 2013 Literary character: Anastasia
- 2013 Song: Diamond
- 2013 Singer: Robin
- 2013 Rappers: Kendrick, Azealia
- 2013 Sports: Kawhi, Jabraylin, Chael, Arianny
- 2013 Products: Siri, Rebelle
- 2013 Celebrity babies: Penelope, Lorenzo, George, Rainbow
- 2013 Celebrity related: Behati
2012
- 2012 News: Shenouda, Trayvon, Kateri, Jubilee, Jorelys
- 2012 Politics: Romney
- 2012 Movie characters: Katniss, Primrose, Finnick, Hawkeye, Merliah, Aayat, Arrietty, Marilyn, Eponine
- 2012 TV characters: Naksh, Korra, Daenerys, Theon, Nymeria, Cora, Aria, Jeevika
- 2012 TV show: Grimm
- 2012 TV personalities: Kimbella, Eivin, Zuly, Aubri, Aydenn, Major, Messiah, King, Domani, Rhydian, Draya, Malaysia, Yandy, Raelynn, Jordis, Daleyza, Kenia, Brettly, Setareh
- 2012 Video game characters: Karliah, Aela
- 2012 Actors: Noomi, Anabrenda, Brely, Cymphonique
- 2012 Literary character: Grey
- 2012 Singers: Adele, Zayn
- 2012 Rappers: Wale, Iviona, Yasiin
- 2012 Sports: Taurasi, Cesc, Tyrann, Taysom
- 2012 Celebrity babies: Kez, Dominic, Viaan, Aaradhya, Sebella, Olive, Blue, Ivy
2011
- 2011 News: Pippa, Philippa, William, Kate, Libya, Cairo, Caylee, Burhanuddin, Steve, Jorley
- 2011 Movie characters: Cataleya, Quorra, Peregrin, Eames, Arthur, Django, Vidia
- 2011 TV characters: Arya, Khaleesi, Tyrion, Temperance, Charlie, Teddy, Alaric, Spencer, Aria, Edith, Naevia, Crixus, Ilithyia, Lumen, Evaluna, Ilitia
- 2011 TV show: Jersey
- 2011 TV personalities: Gredmarie, Jocell, Adrialys, Yanilen, Denisha, Somaya, Ayelene, Shanik, Alaina, Magaby, Anslee, Aubrey, Aubree, Jenelle, Aliannah, Aleeah, Markai, Jace, Saryniti, Jionni, Track, Trig
- 2011 Actors: Zendaya, Rooney
- 2011 Singer: Taio
- 2011 Sports: Xavi, Lebron, Kyrie, Amare, Carmelo, Jimmer, Roczen, Maurkice, Javale
- 2011 Product: Kindle
- 2011 Celebrity babies: Locklyn, Aleph, Arabella, Hattie, Haven, Monroe, Flynn, Harper, Kase
2010
- 2010 News: Kyron, Goodluck
- 2010 Movie characters: Tiana, Dastan, Neytiri, Loxley, Raizo
- 2010 TV characters: Seeley, Sookie, Baze, Lux, Payson, Benhur, Kahlan, Winry, Dubraska, Raylan, Castle, Charlie
- 2010 TV show: Caprica
- 2010 TV personalities: Tenley, Bentley, Maci, Farrah, Catelynn, Bethenny, Rossibell, Alasia, Breaker, Koli, Khloe, Arianny, Josenid, Simitrio
- 2010 Actors: Kellan, Malillany, Vadhir
- 2010 Literary character: Rue
- 2010 Singer: Chrisette
- 2010 Sports: Iker, Brees, Neymar, Jeffren, Tamina, Robben, Maelle
- 2010 Celebrity babies: Kenzo, Naleigh, Mason, Sparrow, Hartley
2009
- 2009 Politics: Bristol, Tripp
- 2009 Movie characters: Coraline, Pippin, Renesmee
- 2009 TV characters: Marichuy, Castiel, Godric
- 2009 TV personalities: Baya, Greidys, Chastelyn, Kiptyn, Neveen, Ailea, Trason, Aysia, Atalya, Teyona, Nijah, Tahlia, Sundai, Analeigh, Dhani, Makynli
- 2009 Video game characters: Illidan, Arthas
- 2009 Singers: Demi, Jeremih, Jencarlos
- 2009 Rapper: Kiotti
- 2009 Sports: Wanderlei, Urijah, Kexin, Chase, Jrue, Kinsler, Pennington
- 2009 Product: Tesla
- 2009 Celebrity babies: Bronx, Honor, Knox, Vivienne
- 2009 Celebrity related: Yanixan
- 2009 Model: Gisele
2008
- 2008 News: Caylee
- 2008 Politics: Obama, Rahm, Palin, Daschle, Trig
- 2008 Movie characters: Yvaine, Marley, Evolet, Spartan, Iridessa
- 2008 TV characters: Mili, Milagros, Albeiro, Aymar
- 2008 TV personalities: Kimoralee, Kimora, Yaindhi, Jometh, Yerly, Jennavecia, Jenah, Syesha, Aideliz, Emeraude, Dayami, Kherington, Kesan, Byata, Dhani
- 2008 Video game characters: Cortana, Roxas, Zaon, Jenova, Kratos, Rydia
- 2008 Actors: Allisson, Demi, Altair
- 2008 Singers: Tinashe, Colbie, Chrisette, Eiza, Kany
- 2008 Sports: Crosby, Jacoby, Sneijder, Yosgart
- 2008 Celebrity babies: Harlow, Nahla
2007
- 2007 Politics: Barack
- 2007 Movie characters: Saphira, Leonidas, Slevin
- 2007 TV characters: Gaviota, Dexter
- 2007 TV documentary: Mariamne
- 2007 TV personalities: Caridee, Jaslene, Jael, Saleisha, Ambreal, Leilene, Sanjaya, Saaphyri, Yurem, Aidsa, Ripsi, Qwanell, Madelis, Raengel, Rocsi, Crissangel, Brissia, Tyrie, Jazalle, Audrina
- 2007 Actors: Topher, Isla
- 2007 Video game characters: Rikku, Yunalesca, Selphie
- 2007 Literary character: Tessalee
- 2007 Song: Delilah
- 2007 Singers: Fergie, Dulcemaria, Dulce, Akon
- 2007 Musical groups: Danity, Daughtry
- 2007 Sports: Riquelme
- 2007 Products: Euphoria, Florecita
- 2007 Celebrity babies: Pax, Dannielynn
- 2007 Model: Jamillette
2006
- 2006 Movie characters: Aslan, Akeelah, Sayuri, Balian, Eragon, Krrish, Tripp
- 2006 Movie: Narnia
- 2006 TV characters: Maeby, Sylar, Peregrina, Lizania, Daira, Nuria
- 2006 TV personalities: Carmindy, Melrose, Coryn, Niamora, Elionaid, Jenilca, Bethzy, Imanol, Dilana, Marbella, Yoshigei, Heloisa, Nohelia, Talan, Julissa, Aubrey
- 2006 Video game character: Namine
- 2006 Actors: Qorianka, Dannapaola, Caua
- 2006 Comics: Ambellina
- 2006 Singers: Rihanna, Neyo, Lyfe, Anahi, Maite
- 2006 Musical group: Anberlin
- 2006 Sports: Manu, Essien
- 2006 Product: Sensi
- 2006 Celebrity babies: Moxie, Suri, Moses, Kingston, Shiloh, Kalel
- 2006 Celebrity related: Bar
2005
- 2005 News: Johnpaul, Gemelli, Johnbenedict, Katrina
- 2005 Politics: Condoleezza
- 2005 Movie characters: Achilles, Briseis, Davanee, Dash, Patience
- 2005 Movie: Syriana
- 2005 TV personalities: Naima, Toccara, Norelle, Kahlen, Lluvy, Keenyah, Abyade, Yuridia, Jolette, Jayro, Krisily, Mikalah, Jordis, Anhuar, Neyzer, Marijose, Dayris, Niliyne
- 2005 Video game character: Kaileena
- 2005 Actors: Arleth, Joemy
- 2005 Book: Davinci
- 2005 Comic: Thessaly
- 2005 Rappers: Jayceon, Daddy
- 2005 Sports: Zinedine, Yadier, Ginobili, Antrell, Colt, Danica
- 2005 Celebrity babies: Zahara, Kailand
- 2005 Model: Azzareya
2004
- 2004 News: Tsunami, Espn, Chalino
- 2004 Politics: Kerry
- 2004 Movie characters: Theoden, Riddick, Jovie, Paikea, Naturelle, Jazira, Kaena, Veer, Zaara
- 2004 Movie: Garv
- 2004 TV personalities: Tsitsiki, Bam, Jenascia, Janayra, Kany, Reyli, Hiromi, Dexiree, Adan, Xitlali, Shiomara, Brissia
- 2004 Video game character: Sora
- 2004 Actors: Gwyneth, Scarlett, Keira, Heder, Mischa, Remini, Ninel, Grettel, Kayky
- 2004 Song: Zoejane
- 2004 Singers: Betzaida, Milian
- 2004 Rappers: Kanye, Jkwon
- 2004 Products: Amanti, Scion
- 2004 Celebrity babies: Apple, Coco, Ryder
2003
- 2003 News: Nasiriyah
- 2003 Movie characters: Legolas, Vivienne, Niobe, Sidda, Siddalee, Rheya, Samara, Mathayus
- 2003 Movie: Solaris
- 2003 TV personalities: Giada, Nigella, Trenyce, Reichen, Trishelle, Irulan, Azeneth, Gracin, Yamna, Demis
- 2003 commercial: Myzel
- 2003 Video game characters: Aerith, Riku
- 2003 Actors: Niurka, Karyme, Daveigh, Khamani
- 2003 Singers: Pharrell, Avril
- 2003 Musical group: Ramiyah
- 2003 Sports: Amare, Lebron
- 2003 Celebrity babies: Diezel, Carys, Stellan
- 2003 Beauty queens: Jiapsi, Zuszeth
2002
- 2002 News: Aaliyah, Giuliani, Nyla
- 2002 War: Osama, Jenin
- 2002 Movie characters: Samwise, Satine, Cadence, Anubis, Kida
- 2002 TV characters: Dijonay, Karicia
- 2002 TV personalities: Neleh, Wendolee, Yahir, Ninel
- 2002 Video game characters: Tidus, Auron, Kimahri
- 2002 Actor: Taraji
- 2002 Singers: Omarion, Shakira, Amerie, Eyra, Jhene, Nelly
- 2002 Rappers: Juelz, Sacario
- 2002 Producer: Kanye
- 2002 Sports: Apolo
- 2002 Celebrity baby: Maddox
- 2002 Model: Shallan
2001
- 2001 News: Mychal, Yuleidi
- 2001 Politics: Cheney
- 2001 Movie characters: Maximus, Nyah, Novalee, Americus, Lara, Sway
- 2001 TV personalities: Nevaeh
- 2001 TV characters: Caillou, Taina, Nayeli, Greenlee, Sirr
- 2001 TV talk show guest: Shadimon
- 2001 Video game character: Rune
- 2001 Actors: Angelina, Ludwika
- 2001 Singers: Natina, Yaire, Naturi
- 2001 Rappers: Jarule, Shyne
- 2001 Musical group: Linkin
- 2001 Sports: Kobe, Ladainian, Kwame
- 2001 Celebrity babies: Eja, Xen, Denim, Caziah
2000
- 2000 News: Elian, Marisleysis, Iuma
- 2000 Politics: Mccain
- 2000 Movie characters: Nyah, Morpheus
- 2000 TV characters: Fatima, Yamile, Montse, Montserrat, Sebastian, Meadow
- 2000 TV contestant: Alancia
- 2000 Video game character: Rinoa
- 2000 Actors: Jude, Jolie, Hrithik, Niurka, Karyme, Arleth
- 2000 Singers: Kelis, Sisqo, Sonique, Shamari
- 2000 Rappers: Jayz, Jaheim
- 2000 Sports: Edgerrin, Erubiel, Lleyton, Rikishi, Midajah
- 2000 Product: Jadore
- 2000 Celebrity babies: Rocco, Massai
- 2000 Beauty queen: Yukta
1999
- 1999 News: Shykemmia, Millennium, Nerses
- 1999 Movie characters: Neo, Trinity, Amidala, Anjali, Kiara, Sincere, Sabian
- 1999 TV characters: Felicity, Ezri, Verania, Preciosa, Tyreke
- 1999 TV contestant: Itzanami
- 1999 TV personality: Emeril
- 1999 Actors: Tionne, Litzy
- 1999 Singers: Tyrese, Rahzel
- 1999 Rapper: Sole
- 1999 Sports: Cauy, Ukari, Peerless
- 1999 Products: Envy, Dasani
- 1999 Celebrity baby: Selah
1998
- 1998 News: Inaara
- 1998 Movie characters: Mulan, Cinque, Skylar, Danyael, Ronin
- 1998 Movie: Amistad
- 1998 TV characters: Dawson, Pacey, Lyta, Selena, Catera, Rosaisela, Gia, Giamarie, Diavian, Ally, Dharma
- 1998 TV contestant: Brannon
- 1998 TV personalities: Tsianina, Iyanla
- 1998 Video game character: Aeris
- 1998 Actors: Charlize, Aniston, Calista, Madchen, Naydelin, Ariyon, Adamari, Landry, Stellan
- 1998 African-American magazines: Zyshonne
- 1998 Songs: Adia
- 1998 Singers: Beyonce, Mya, Envyi
- 1998 Rappers: Jadakiss, Mystikal
- 1998 Musical group: Phajja
- 1998 Music festival: Lilith
- 1998 Sports: Jelani, Zidane, Nomar, Picabo, Bode, McGwire, Dhani, Dameyune
- 1998 Celebrity babies: Sailor, Seven, Zion
1997
- 1997 News: Dodi, Jonbenet, Versace, Ennis
- 1997 Movie characters: Maguire, Cross
- 1997 TV characters: Yulissa, Sarek, Belanna
- 1997 TV show: Odyssey
- 1997 Video game character: Talazia
- 1997 Actors: Djimon, Vivica, Tahj
- 1997 Literary character: Sheccid
- 1997 Song: Vidalia
- 1997 Singers: Erykah, Fey, Rahsaan
- 1997 Rappers: Nas, Makaveli
- 1997 Producer: Dupri
- 1997 Musical group: Jamiroquai
- 1997 Sports: Denilson, Livan, Tanyon, Ripken, Brevin
- 1997 Products: Allure, Tresor, Millennia
1996
- 1996 Movie characters: Sera, Nomi, Miette
- 1996 Movies: Jumanji, Diabolique
- 1996 TV characters: Xena, Sabrina, Moesha, Ohagi, Aeon
- 1996 Video game characters: Sindel, Stryker
- 1996 Actors: Quindon, Mykelti, Brosnan, Neve, Zaria
- 1996 Song: Rebeccalynn
- 1996 Singers: Monifah, Tamia
- 1996 Musical group: Mazzy
- 1996 African-American magazines: Savasia
- 1996 Rapper: Amaru
- 1996 Sports: Jaycie, Keyshawn, Cal
- 1996 Products: Millenia, Catera
- 1996 Celebrity baby: Ireland
- 1996 Beauty queen: Banelly
1995
- 1995 News: Baylee, Selena, Arnelle, Kaelin, Annanicole
- 1995 Movie characters: Raynathan, Anakin, Mufasa, Sarabi, Nala, Lestat, Khaila, Tristan
- 1995 TV characters: Chandler, Fox, Chakotay, Kes, Delenn, Corvina, Alondra, Yamilex, Maitland, Morelia, Deianeira
- 1995 TV personality: Maty
- 1995 TV talk show guest: Gajuan
- 1995 Video game character: Jax
- 1995 Actors: Mekhi, Tramanh, Khalil
- 1995 Songs: Adalida, Alize
- 1995 Singers: Alanis, Montell, Desree, Iridian, Saadiq, Kci, Monteco, Dangelo, Jailene
- 1995 Rapper: Notorious
- 1995 Musical group: Oasis
- 1995 Sports: Mattingly, Galaxy, Rashaan, Natrone
- 1995 Product: Natori
- 1995 Celebrity baby: Aquinnah
- 1995 Model: Brescia
1994
- 1994 News: Ylenia, Fergie
- 1994 Movie characters: Simba, Roemello, Draven, Lelaina, Caine, Jonah, Wyatt
- 1994 Movie: Seattle
- 1994 TV characters: Topanga, Danesha, Keanda, Jadzia, Keemo, Synclaire, Regine, Tangie, Marimar, Dalia, Zana, Clarisa, Elide
- 1994 TV show: Malibu
- 1994 TV personality: Idalis
- 1994 Video game characters: Kitana, Mileena, Kanen, Jagar
- 1994 Actors: Jurnee, Jocqui, Shemar, Itati, Larenz, Tyrin, Nohely
- 1994 African-American magazine: Ziyadah
- 1994 Singers: Aaliyah, Danzig, Rajanee, Braxton
- 1994 Rappers: Shyheim, Raekwon
- 1994 Sports: Baggio, Kiwane, Voshon, Barkley, Oksana
- 1994 Product: Ajee
- 1994 Beauty queens: Blancaestela, Limairy
- 1994 Model: Neriah
1993
- 1993 News: Brandonlee, Thurgood, Yoandra, Asmara, Kynara, Shanythia
- 1993 Politics: Hillary, Chelsea, Karenna
- 1993 Movie characters: Strange, Fischer, Crysta, Raheem, Quincy
- 1993 TV characters: Rosangelica, Kassandra, Yaritza, Khadijah, Mistica
- 1993 TV show: Tribeca
- 1993 TV personality: Eilish
- 1993 TV talk show guest: Hydeia
- 1993 TV commercials: Kebrina, Kalene, Kia
- 1993 Video game character: Raiden
- 1993 Actors: Halle, Coraima, Marisa, Faizon, Mayim, Tiffaniamber, Tichina, Solmayra
- 1993 Singers: Manee, Thalia, Selena
- 1993 Rapper: Tupac, Shakur
- 1993 Musical groups: Zhane, Silk, Cypress
- 1993 Sports: Tamarick
- 1993 Products: Dijonnaise, Tavist, Kenya
- 1993 Beauty queen: Jessuly
- 1993 Models: Vendela, Tylyn
1992
- 1992 News: Nayirah, Iniki, Cheltzie
- 1992 Immigration: Ilirida
- 1992 Politics: Yeltsin, Hillary, Chelsea
- 1992 Movie characters: Zandalee, Uniqua, Peyton, Sonora, Darian
- 1992 TV characters: Drucilla, Oneisha, Marielena
- 1992 TV personality: Montel, Myrka
- 1992 Video game character: Cage
- 1992 Writer: Endesha
- 1992 Singers: Dajae, Adeva, Devante, Dalvin, Wanya, Shanice
- 1992 Musician: Yanni
- 1992 Musical groups: Shomari, Tesla
- 1992 Sports: Agassi, Silken, Anfernee, Qadry, Jalen
- 1992 Products: Kenya, Lahana, Safari, Elantra
- 1992 Celebrity baby: Scout
- 1992 Celebrity related: Akeiba
- 1992 Beauty queens: Leanza, Dusharme
1991
- 1991 News: Khalea, Wachovia, Stevieray
- 1991 War: Eritrea, Riyadh, Dhahran
- 1991 Immigration: Liridon, Liridona
- 1991 Movie characters: Vada, Clarke, Indigo, Furious, Tre
- 1991 TV characters: Marimar, Novian, Tyriq, Dylan, Emilce
- 1991 TV contestant: Symba
- 1991 TV personality: Alaetra, Keenen
- 1991 Actors: Ajai, Aeryk, Demi, Bryton, Jaleel
- 1991 Literary character: Raistlin
- 1991 Songs: Iesha, Shakiyla, Fancy
- 1991 Singers: Mariah, Starleana, Shelby, Quayshaun
- 1991 Musical groups: Jodeci, Jomanda, Quest
- 1991 Sports: Drexler, Arantxa
- 1991 Products: Samsara, Diamante, Infiniti
- 1991 Model: Deprise
1990
- 1990 News: Mandela, Zenani, Avianca, Tyski, Tantania
- 1990 War: Saddam
- 1990 Movie characters: Ariel, Mlynn, Kaneesha, Gage, Storm
- 1990 TV characters: Isamar, Donatello, Michaelangelo, Raphael, Decker, Genele, Stryker, Shauni, Rubi
- 1990 TV personality: Tkeyah
- 1990 Actors: Keanu, Macaulay, Markie, Shanygne, Glenne, Ravensymone, Amairani, Denzel, Neilpatrick
- 1990 Literary character: Kitiara
- 1990 Songs: Angelia, Patience, Shaniqua, Shakiyla
- 1990 Singers: Alannah, Tevin, Latifah, Sinead, Samuelle, Trinere, Tyka, Devoe, Milira, Matraca, Lakim
- 1990 Sports: Okoye, Raghib
- 1990 Products: Eternity, Lexus, Xeryus
- 1990 Celebrity baby: Langley
- 1990 Model: Kimora
1989
- 1989 News: Terrisha, Keandrea
- 1989 Movie characters: Sorsha
- 1989 TV characters: Macgyver, Kramer, Adriana, Colton, Cecily, Sonni, Solita, Murphy
- 1989 TV personality: Arsenio
- 1989 Actors: Swayze, Cree, Ione, 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, Deion, Rumeal, Kanavis
- 1989 Products: Miata, Reatta
- 1989 Model: Tawnni
- 1989 “Glitch names”: Alejandr, Alexande, Alexandr, Anastasi, Angeliqu, Annamari, Annemari, Antoinet, Bernadet, Cassandr, Cassondr, Christia, Christin, Christop, Constanc, Demetriu, Dominiqu, Elizabet, Francesc, Francisc, Geneviev, Jacqueli, Jacquely, Johnatho, Kassandr, Katherin, Kristofe, Kristoph, Mackenzi, Nicolett, Priscill, Sebastia, Stephani
1988
- 1988 News: Chaya, Mushka
- 1988 Movie characters: Elora, Azaria, Brantley, Roxanne
- 1988 Movie: Milagro
- 1988 TV characters: Khrystyne, Kadeem, Whitley, Charnele, Jerrica, Kimber, Maricruz, Anakaren, Alanmichael, Bianca, Egypt, Nico, Seaver
- 1988 TV contestant: Countess
- 1988 TV personality: Geraldo
- 1988 Actors: Kiefer, Ronreaco, Eriq, Anthonymichael, Dawnn, Jasmine, Geraldine
- 1988 Songs: Kasara, Casanova, Roni
- 1988 Singers: Axl, Tiffany, Taja, Cyre, Sherrick, Rakim, Suave, Pebbles
- 1988 Musicians: Tommylee
- 1988 Musical group: Sache, Crue, Levert
- 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, Skye
- 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, Labradford
- 1987 Products: Perrier, Drakkar, Allante, Corsica, Wrangler, Alize
- 1987 Celebrity babies: Shakari, Condola
- 1987 Celebrity related: Stedman
- 1987 Beauty queens: Anabelli, Kayelani
- 1987 Model: Tatjana
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, Shanice
- 1985 Actors: Phylicia, Keshia, Tempestt, Grecia
- 1985 African-American magazines: Cushena, Meyosha
- 1985 Song: Sharayah, Kayleigh, Amadeus
- 1985 Singers: Sade, Wynonna, Teenamarie, Teena, Jahmai, Rebbie, Yarenis
- 1985 Musical group: Xavion
- 1985 Sports: Ryne, Camacho, Jarryd, Keena, Sedale
- 1985 Products: Monchel, Imari
- 1985 Brand: Ikea, Jaymes
- 1985 Advertisement: Andreika
- 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
- 1984 Literary characters: Morgaine
- 1984 Song: Joanna
- 1984 Singers: Prince, Eldra, Lucerito, Cherrelle, Siedah, Latoya, Sheena, Branigan, Cyndi, Yarenys
- 1984 Sports: Ecaterina, Breland, Tranel
- 1984 Products: Ciera, Calais
- 1984 Beauty queens: Safira, Yarden
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, Sorangel, Doralee, Remington, Devlin
- 1983 TV personality: Darcel
- 1983 Actor: Kiel
- 1983 Literary characters: Audrina, Erienne
- 1983 Songs: Billiejean, Rio, Jeopardy, Eileen
- 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, Colt
- 1982 TV contestant: Jere
- 1982 Actors: Travanti, Brynn
- 1982 Songs: Rosanna, Valerie
- 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, Kateri
- 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 Song: Leyna
- 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, Shaylyn, Johnpaul
- 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, Roxanne
- 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, Nicholas
- 1978 Actors: Travolta, Namath, Kene, Tovah
- 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, Raven, Sabrina, Idania
- 1977 TV show: Atlantis
- 1977 TV contestant: Davenia
- 1977 TV personalities: Sonceria, Shawnte, Yarnell
- 1977 Actors: Levar, Farrah, Jaclyn, Debraca, Mako, Marisa
- 1977 Literary characters: Meghann, Shanna
- 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, Beth
- 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, Jillian, 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, Shannon
- 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, January
- 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, Altovise, Nalani
- 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, Pele
- 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, Makesha, Kojak, Willona, Jobina, Dayanara, Ticey, Jimbob, Pashen
- 1974 TV contestant: Scoey
- 1974 Actor: Telly, Savalas
- 1974 Literary character: Rhiannon
- 1974 Songs: Jolene, Angie, 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, Gage
- 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 Products: Trevira, Zuri
- 1973 Celebrity babies: Yohance, Taj, Tracee
1972
- 1972 News: Mieke, Tonnica
- 1972 Movie characters: Chato, Sancho, Billyjack, Cable, Jacy
- 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, Jennifer
- 1971 TV characters: Uhura, Cissy, Jody, Heshimu, Chad, Dodie, Yesenia
- 1971 TV shows: Alias, Anzio
- 1971 Actors: Brando, Yaphet, Veleka, Damu, Ali
- 1971 African-American magazines: Shango, Kwabene, Kwame, Diallo, Sekou, Jaja, Azikiwe, Nkenge, Lumumba, Lawanika, Corrice
- 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 Products: Corelle, Tamu
- 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, Tracy, Prudence
- 1970 Singers: Bobbie, Gentry, Toriano, Massiel, Jermaine, Sacha
- 1970 Musicians: Rahsaan
- 1970 Products: Torino, Embra, Doral, Malaika
- 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, Corey
- 1969 Actors: Tige, Keone, Diahann, Marc
- 1969 Literary character: Galadriel
- 1969 Songs: Juniper, Vance, Jude
- 1969 Singers: Deshannon, Donovan, 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 characters: Neely, Stassa
- 1968 TV characters: Laryssa, Carolee, 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, Marci, 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, Sharmon, Windy
- 1967 Singers: Aretha, 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 characters: Raef, Lara, Yuri
- 1966 TV characters: Gidget, Audra, Heath, Tabitha, Tabatha, Tamantha, Alfy, Tavio, Anissa, Artemus, Kimble
- 1966 TV shows: Peyton, Daktari
- 1966 TV contestant: Sheva
- 1966 Actor: Marlo
- 1966 Comics: Yesenia
- 1966 Songs: Michelle, 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, Marnie
- 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 contestant: Celynn
- 1964 TV commercial: Deneen
- 1964 Actors: Janssen, Pleshette, Kamala, Inger, Senta, Diahn, Cherylene, Julissa
- 1964 Songs: Dawn, Charade, Abilene
- 1964 Singer: Bavan
- 1964 Musical group: Ronette, Vandella
- 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, Trisha, Sindee
- 1963 TV contestant: Candi
- 1963 Actors: Keir, Tippi, Anjanette
- 1963 Song: Paula
- 1963 Musical group: Chiffon
- 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 Musical group: Pearlette
- 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: Corinna, 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, Darren
- 1960 African-American magazines: Lajeune, Claudinette
- 1960 Comics: Kippy
- 1960 Songs: Misty, Laura
- 1960 Singers: Devy, Rydell, Brendalee, Darin
- 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, Wayde
- 1959 Writer: Ketti
- 1959 Songs: Donna, Leimomi
- 1959 Singers: Dellareese, Kitza, Damone, Fabian
- 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, Bret
- 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, Yvon, Ryne
- 1958 Product: Chemise
- 1958 Celebrity baby: Monsita
- 1958 Celebrity related: Loray
- 1958 Beauty queen: Kahne
1957
- 1957 News: Doria, Sindee
- 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, Diana
- 1957 Singers: Gogi, Tab
- 1957 Musical group: Chantel
- 1957 Product: Velveeta
- 1957 Celebrity babies: Tierney, Liza, Caroline
- 1957 Beauty queen: Bryndis, Sanita
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, Velda
- 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, Marciano
- 1953 Products: Finesse, Capri
- 1953 Celebrity babies: Ricky, Taryn
- 1953 Beauty queen: Neva
1952
- 1952 News: Vickye
- 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 Comics: Valeta
- 1952 Song: Charmaine
- 1952 Singers: Faron, Adriel
- 1952 Beauty queen: Jodell
1951
- 1951 News: Glenalee, Samia, Arlynne, Krystal, Kristine, Desnee
- 1951 Movie characters: Manina, Bathsheba, Kim, Choya, Sonseeahray, Rommel, Roxane
- 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 Movie character: Mariette, Roseanna
- 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 characters: Chuckie, Althea
- 1949 Actors: Kirk, Shelley
- 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, Sharyn
- 1945 Comics: Chipper, Aleta
- 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
- 1944 Celebrity baby: Melodye
1943
- 1943 News: Nikki
- 1943 War: Tunisia, Rommel
- 1943 Movie characters: Ilsa, Rick, Bambi, Faline, Angharad, Tana, Prudence
- 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, Eileen
- 1942 Actors: Rise, Donivee, Kaaren, Michele
- 1942 Comics: Desira, 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, Rebecca
- 1940 Actors: Vivien, Gloria
- 1940 Song: Sierra
- 1940 Brand: Janalene
1939
- 1939 News: Brenda
- 1939 Movie characters: Zerelda, Zee
- 1939 Movie: Tara
- 1939 Actors: Hedy, Zorina, Cobina, Geraldine
- 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 Literary character: Rebecca
- 1938 Comics: Ilene
- 1938 Singer: Benay
- 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 Actors: Durelle, Sheridan
- 1936 Literary characters: Verilea, Thayle, Careen, Suellen
- 1936 Model: Mardee
1935
- 1935 News: Dewilla, Norita, Huey, Yvonne, Annette, Cecile, Emilie
- 1935 Politics: Haile
- 1935 Movie characters: Trenna, Peola
- 1935 Radio singer: Francia
- 1935 Actor: Shirley
- 1935 Literary character: Treasure, Gailord
- 1935 Comics: Rheeta, Normandie
- 1935 Sports: Dizzy
- 1935 Celebrity related: Marva
1934
- 1934 News: Rheta, Dionne
- 1934 Movie characters: Nadina, Toby
- 1934 Actors: Franchot, Verree
- 1934 Literary character: Nesta
1933
- 1933 News: Gayleen, Aleeta, Ardoth
- 1933 Politics: Franklin, Delano, Ellender
- 1933 Legislation: Nira
- 1933 Radio character: Skippy
- 1933 Actor: Glenda
- 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
1930
- 1930 News: Arlayne, Jerrylene
- 1930 Movie characters: Allana, Dixiana
- 1930 Literary characters: Joretta, Elanda, Ardeth, Jeanette
- 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, Herbert, Alfred, Curtis, Mederic, Huey
- 1928 Actor: Dolores
- 1928 Literary character: Gerane
- 1928 Comics: Corky
- 1928 Songs: Ramona, Charmaine
1927
- 1927 News: Lindbergh, Floella, Rudolph, Valentino, Uldine, Seroba, Charlene
- 1927 Politics: Bidwell
- 1927 Movie characters: Jahala, Sunya, Aloma
- 1927 Actors: Jobyna, Joyzelle, Vilma, Gilda
- 1927 Literary character: Amaryllis
- 1927 Writer: Mateel
- 1927 Songs: Marylou, Iyone, Diane, Valencia
- 1927 Product: Shari
1926
- 1926 News: Ileana
- 1926 Politics: Bibb
- 1926 Movie characters: Orchid, Jinx
- 1926 Actors: Gaynor, Adoree
- 1926 Literary character: Narice, Alverna
- 1926 Sports: Tunney
1925
1924
- 1924 News: Derelys, Myraline
- 1924 Politics: Coolidge, Calvin, 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, Warren, Harding
- 1921 Actors: Corliss, Gloria
- 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, Armistice, Peace, Freedom, Wilson
- 1918 Politics: Quentin, Hobby
- 1918 Movie character: Laurella
- 1918 Actor: Allyn
- 1918 Song: Alsace, Lorraine
- 1918 Literary character: Theophila
1917
- 1917 News: Neysa
- 1917 Politics: Jeannette, Mcadoo, Westmoreland
- 1917 Movie characters: Chonita, Patria
- 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, Pauline
- 1915 Actors: Signe, Theda
- 1915 Literary characters: Stelmo, Athalie
- 1915 Sports: Jess, Willard
- 1915 Product: Jeanice
1914
- 1914 War: Joffre
- 1914 Politics: Carranza, Balfour, Underwood
- 1914 Movie characters: Kathlyn, Carmina, Nello, Saxon
- 1914 Literary character: Pollyanna
1913
- 1913 News: Vilas
- 1913 Politics: Colquitt
- 1913 Movie characters: Oceola, Kathlyn, Alois
- 1913 Writer: Maravene
1912
- 1912 News: Roald, Bertil
- 1912 Politics: Woodrow, Wilson, Debs
- 1912 Movie character: Undine
- 1912 Movie: Derna
- 1912 Actor: Francelia
- 1912 Literary character: Truxton
- 1912 Sports: Percy, Harvard
1911
- 1911 News: Fola, Atwood
- 1911 Politics: Colie, Blease, Vardaman, Atlee
- 1911 Literary characters: Thurley, Yetive
1910
1909
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1908
- 1908 News: Robley
- 1908 Politics: Taft
1907
1906
1905
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1904
- 1904 Politics: Roosevelt, Theodore, Parker, Alton, Fairbanks
1903
- 1903 Song: Anona
1902
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1901
- 1901 Politics: Kermit
1900
- 1900 Politics: Mckinley
- 1900 Literary character: Jocelyn
1899
- 1899 News: Goebel, Elvia, Veva
1898
- 1898 War: Maine, Havana, Dewey, Manila, Hobson, Admiral, Shafter, Maceo, Schley, Philippina, Fitzhugh
1897
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1896
1895
- 1895 Literary character: Trilby
1894
…
1893
- 1893 News: Eulalia
1892
- 1892 Politics: Grover, Adlai, Whitelaw
- 1892 Sports: Corbett
1891
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1890
- 1890 News: Woodfin
1889
- 1889 News: Grady
1888
1887
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1886
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1885
- 1885 Politics: Cleveland
1884
- 1884 Politics: Grover, Blaine, Logan, Belva
1883
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1882
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1881
- 1881 Politics: Garfield
1880
- 1880 Politics: Winfield
Notes…
- 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:
- Names that saw a “change in usage” that spanned several years are listed on the timeline once; I did my best to place them under the most appropriate year.
- Names that saw multiple “changes in usage” due to different influences (e.g., Billiejean) are listed on the timeline multiple times.
- I’m sticking to the original spelling of each name, except in cases where parents simply singularized plurals (Shirelle from Shirelles).
- If you know of a name that I’ve forgotten to include in any of the years listed so far (but partcularly in the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s) please get in touch!
- Wanna help me solve a mystery?
Image: Adapted from “Babies” (1921) at the LOC