Names that Peaked in 1957

  1. Stevie
    • Jeannie
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Jean
      • Description:

        One-time girl next door -- and dream girl -- name has followed mama Jean down the ladder and out of the picture.
    • Sheryl
      • Origin:

        Variation of Cheryl
      • Description:

        Somehow, the S versions are even more passe than the C's.
    • Maribeth
      • Origin:

        English, combination of Mary and Beth
      • Meaning:

        "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + oath"
      • Description:

        Variant of Marybeth
    • Grayling
      • Jame
        • Tab
          • Origin:

            Modern invented name
          • Description:

            A Hollywood agent created the name Tab Hunter and poof. -- the former Arthur Gelien became a fifties teen idol. We don't advise trying this at home.
        • Mariann
          • Jerri
            • Origin:

              Diminutive of Geraldine, feminine variation of Gerald, English and French
            • Meaning:

              "ruler with the spear"
            • Description:

              Boyish nicknames for girls -- like Charlie and Frankie -- are in fashion, but Geraldine is out. Jerri just might split the difference.
          • Caren
            • Brion
              • Vikki
                • Debora
                  • Dann
                    • Vickey
                      • Jeri
                        • Nilda