Baby Name Timeline: 1980s

The baby names below saw sudden changes in usage during the 1980s thanks to the influence of historical events. I’ve written explanatory blog posts about some of them — please click the links to learn more!

To check out history-influenced baby names from other decades, visit the baby name timeline main page.

1989

raiana, singer, baby name, 1980s,

Here are the names for 1989.

1988

levert, singers, baby name, 1980s,

1988 News: Chaya, Mushka

1988 Chinese zodiac: Dragon, Long, Ryu, Tatsuya

1988 Movie characters: Elora, Azaria, Brantley, Roxanne, Darian

1988 Movie: Milagro

1988 TV characters: Kadeem, Whitley, Charnele, Kimber, Simone, Maricruz, Anakaren, Alanmichael, Bianca, Egypt, Nico, Seaver, Harley, Lindley, Yuriko, Arielle, Colton

1988 TV contestant: Countess

1988 TV personality: Geraldo

1988 Actors: Kiefer, Ronreaco, Eriq, Anthonymichael, Dawnn, Jasmine, Geraldine, Khrystyne, Eduardo

1988 Songs: Casanova, Roni

1988 Singers: Axl, Tiffany, Taja, Cyre, Sherrick, Rakim, Suave, Pebbles, Taylor

1988 Musicians: Tommylee

1988 Musical group: Sache, Crue, Levert

1988 Sports: Nattiel, Ranzino, Ronaldo, Midori

1988 Product: Ysatis

1988 Celebrity baby: Satchel

1988 Model: Tawny

1987

matlock, television, baby name, 1980s,

1987 Movie characters: Maverick, Ayla, Epiphany

1987 TV characters: Ridge, Jaleesa, Jeanluc, Matlock, Darylann, Kimiko, Kolya, Channing, Adderly, Lafiamma, Raysha, Oyuki, Yesenia, Kayla, Skye, Chelsea, Cecily, Anastasia, Travis

1987 TV contestant: Risha

1987 TV personality: Shadoe

1987 TV commercial: Danielle

1987 Actors: Cruise, Esai, Sagan, Corbin, Rutger

1987 Literary character: Killashandra

1987 Songs: Kasara, Luka, Adidas, Janay, Adilene

1987 Singers: Cetera, Tawatha, Najee, Trisco, Byanka

1987 Musical groups: Jovi, Deja

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

generra, clothing, brand, baby name, 1980s,

Here are the names for 1986.

1985

sade, singer, baby name, 1980s,

Here are the names for 1985.

1984

thawann, television, baby name, 1980s,

Here are the names for 1984.

1983

billie jean, song, baby name, 1980s,

Here are the names for 1983.

1982

vanity, singers, baby name, 1980s,

Here are the names for 1982.

1981

andron, cologne, baby name, 1980s,

Here are the names for 1981.

1980

jordache, clothing, brand, baby name, 1980s,

Here are the names for 1980.