Names that Peaked in 1968
- Darrell
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"dear one, beloved"Description:
Beach boy name of the 1960s, Darrell is still a presence on the charts and may graduate into a stately surname name.
- Stacey
Origin:
Greek diminutive of EustaceDescription:
Became completely feminized in the unisex name revolution of the seventies.
- Aretha
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"virtuous"Description:
There's still only one.
- Michele
Origin:
Feminine variation of MichaelMeaning:
"who is like God"Description:
Onetime superstar name (Number 4 in the seventies) that's now in steep decline. Today's feminine is more likely to be some form of Michaela...or Makayla.
- Tye
- Deanne
Origin:
Variation of DianaMeaning:
"divine"Description:
Deanne was one of many variations popular in the middle of the 20th century, during the heyday of Diane and sisters and even cousins. Now, at least one generation away from a comeback.
- Nichelle
Origin:
American, contemporary variation of MichelleDescription:
A modern twist on Michelle spotlighted by Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols.
- Coretta
Origin:
English, elaborated form of CoraDescription:
Famous as the name of the widow of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Annemarie
Origin:
English combination of Anne and MarieMeaning:
"grace + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"Description:
One of the most classic smoosh names around, and very international, too.
- Stacy
Origin:
Diminutive of EustaceMeaning:
"stable"
- Kelley
- Brigette
- Leann
- Kraig
- Melissia
- Tammie
- Ladonna
Origin:
Modern elaboration of DonnaDescription:
Typical of the practice of placing La in front of an existing name, this one also relates to Madonna.
- Gena
Origin:
Variation of GinaDescription:
Actress Gena Rowlands publicized this name, which she pronounces with a soft e.
- Kelley
- Charla