Names that Peaked in 1968

Beach boy name of the 1960s, Darrell is still a presence on the charts and may graduate into a stately surname name.

Became completely feminized in the unisex name revolution of the seventies.

There's still only one.

One of the most classic smoosh names around, and very international, too.

A modern twist on Michelle spotlighted by Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols.

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.

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.

Charlotte is a Top 10 name now and Charlie is hugely popular for both girls and boys, along with Charlee, Charli, Charleigh, and Charley for girls. So why does Charla have none of this fashion power? Only five baby girls were named Charla in the US last year.

Famous as the name of the widow of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Actress Gena Rowlands publicized this name, which she pronounces with a soft e.

Typical of the practice of placing La in front of an existing name, this one also relates to Madonna.