Names that Peaked in 1980

The sort of oh-so-French name that's falling out of favor now.

Alfredo, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese variation of Alfred, is most familiar as the romantic lead in Verdi's evergreen opera La Traviata. On a less romantic note, Alfredo is also the name of a pasta sauce.

A Spanish variation of the name Roger meaning "famous spearman." Rogelio is popular among the Filipino and Argentine communities and could be a great alternative for international families looking for a name that can still be shortened to the very Anglo nickname "Rodge."

Standard Latin classic.

Lesley runs a distant second to more popular sister Leslie, used for just over 50 baby girls in one recent year vs. Leslie's 700+. And interestingly, no baby boys were named Lesley though 45 were named Leslie. Once one of the most widely-used girl names starting with L, Lesley and Leslie now trail behind trendy L-starting girl names like Layla and Lily.

Variation of Derek.

Occasionally used as an alternative to Brandon or Brennan.

While it may sound a little dated, Lamar is a name that has never been outside the US Top 1000, but it is in danger of falling off the list.

Skater Tai Babilonia brought this sleek modern name to the world's attention. Pronounced "tie."

Rolando, along with brother name Orlando, are among the most attractive and appealing of Latinate names. It has been in the US Top 1000 every year since 1946.

See NATASHA.

Variation of Terence.

The Hebrew version of Joel has a pleasant, almost jolly sound.

Brooke variation – or is the other way around? – that makes it more a nature name, less an eighties-style androgynous name.

In baby name limbo along with Ronni, Connie, and Bonnie.