Names that Peaked in 1956

Much fresher Irish imports available for colleens now.

A spelling variation of Michael—or sometimes simply a mistake. Whatever the case, this version has always ranked in the US Top 1000, though always much lower than the traditional spelling.

Unplain (if dated) Jane.

Though it sounds like Karen, this spelling makes the name more distinctive.

Variant of Kathleen

Michal may be one of several Eastern European forms of Michael, though there is a biblical Michal who is female, the daughter of Saul and wife of David.

Alternative (rarer) spelling of Roxanne.

A cross between Cherie and Sherry, neither of which have crossed into the 21st century.