Names that Peaked in 1964
- Zina
Origin:
African, Nsenga, refers to a child's secret spirit name; Russian, related to ZeusDescription:
Old-style arty.
- Richie
Origin:
Short form of RichardDescription:
Richie was once a popular enough nickname for Richard that it made the Top 1000 all by itself. It's seriously out of style now -- though still a better choice than Dick or even Ricky.
- Quint
Origin:
English from Quintus; diminutive of QuintonDescription:
Clint with a glint; used for flinty characters in old TV westerns and soap operas.
- Barbie
Origin:
Diminutive of BarbaraDescription:
Despite the voluptuous doll's various career choices, from astronaut to doctor, her name still remains a euphemism for "bimbo".
- Ritchie
- Robby
Origin:
Diminutive of Robert, EnglishMeaning:
"bright fame"Description:
This classic Robert nickname is starting to sound sweet again, along with ultra-retro Bobby.
- Loreen
Origin:
English elaboration of LoraDescription:
Superseded by Lauren.
- Annamarie
Origin:
English combination of Anna and MarieMeaning:
"grace + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"Description:
This variation of Annemarie ensures the name is pronounced with four syllables. Classic and sturdy but with a playful, spirited sound, Annamarie is popular in Czechia, where it is also written as Anna Marie.
- Jaimie
- Kieth
- Valarie
- Pernell
- Shirl
- Jacquline
- Djuana
- Denine
- Daneen
- Karyn
- Deneen
- Penni