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December 15, 2021 4:46 PM
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Tristana from “Tristana” The name Tristana has popped up in the U.S. baby name data a total of four times. The first three appearances were in the early 1970s: 1974: unlisted1973: 5 bab…
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September 27, 2021 5:53 PM
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In the mid-1970s, the name Tavares suddenly popped up in the U.S. baby name data: 1978: 163 baby boys named Tavares1977: 169 baby boys (peak) named Tavares1976: 169 baby boys (peak) / 5 baby girls …
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August 31, 2021 11:34 AM
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Erubey Carmona The curious name Erubey started showing up in the U.S. baby name data in the early ’70s: 1974: unlisted1973: 6 baby boys named Erubey (all 6 born in California)1972: 5 baby boy…
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August 3, 2021 11:43 AM
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In the TV sitcom Family Affair, which premiered in 1966, a Manhattan bachelor suddenly becomes a father of three when he takes in his late brother’s orphaned children: 15-year-old Cissy and 6…
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July 29, 2021 4:15 PM
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Right around the time the name Shannon was seeing a steep rise in usage, the name Deshannon debuted in the U.S. baby name data: YearGirls Named ShannonGirls Named Deshannon1972197119701969196819671…
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July 5, 2021 6:13 PM
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The curious names Cresta and Kresta both debuted in the U.S. baby name data in 1970: 1974: 17 baby girls named Cresta + 15 named Kresta1973: 14 baby girls named Cresta + 10 named Kresta1972: 26 bab…
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June 8, 2021 11:53 AM
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Wes Unseld & Kareem The unusual baby name Unseld was a one-hit wonder in 1971: 1973: unlisted1972: unlisted1971: 5 baby boys named Unseld1970: unlisted1969: unlisted Why? If you remember the im…
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June 8, 2021 10:40 AM
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The unusual name Tekulve was a one-hit wonder in the baby name data in the late 1970s: 1981: unlisted1980: unlisted1979: 5 baby boys named Tekulve1978: unlisted1977: unlisted Where did it come from…
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May 7, 2021 10:52 AM
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The interesting name Lacosta first appeared in the U.S. baby name data in 1974, and it reached peak usage several years later in 1977: 1978: 17 baby girls named Lacosta1977: 40 baby girls named Lac…
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May 4, 2021 5:57 PM
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The Nielsens on “It’s Your Bet” in the early ’70s. The rare name Alisande appeared in the U.S. baby name data for a succession of four years in the early ’70s before d…
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April 20, 2021 5:01 PM
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The Wanda-like name Wondra first appeared in the U.S. baby name data in 1963: 1967: unlisted1966: 5 baby girls named Wondra1965: 5 baby girls named Wondra1964: 8 baby girls named Wondra1963: 8 baby…
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March 13, 2021 3:11 PM
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Lola Falana dancing on The New Bill Cosby Show (1972) The name Falana debuted in the U.S. baby name data in 1970: 1973: 8 baby girls named Falana1972: 5 baby girls named Falana1971: 6 baby girls na…
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February 26, 2021 5:42 PM
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In the mid-1970s, the name Tiant started showing up in the U.S. baby name data: 1978: 7 baby boys named Tiant1977: 6 baby boys named Tiant1976: 18 baby boys named Tiant1975: 18 baby boys named Tian…
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October 19, 2021 2:44 PM
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The wealthy Thrombey family in Knives Out take their names from a classic murder mystery book, some '70s musical icons, and C.S. Lewis' Space Trilogy.
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September 4, 2021 12:01 PM
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Newspaper ad for Civona sweaters, Nov. 1977 The unique name Civona was a one-hit wonder in the U.S. baby name data during the late 1970s: 1979: unlisted1978: unlisted1977: 5 baby girls named Civona…
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August 5, 2021 4:09 PM
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In 1971, a list of African names published in Jet magazine had an impact on U.S. baby names. In 1977, a list of African names published in Ebony magazine had a similar impact on U.S. baby names. An…
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July 29, 2021 4:20 PM
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List of African names in Jet magazine, 1971 In September of 1971, Jet magazine published a one-page article that ended up having a strong influence on U.S. baby names. It was called “African …
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July 20, 2021 6:51 PM
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Trenny Robb, 1967 From 1968 to 1970, the baby name Trenny was popular enough to appear in the U.S. baby name data: 1971: unlisted1970: 6 baby girls named Trenny1969: 7 baby girls named Trenny1968: …
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June 8, 2021 12:09 PM
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Multiple potential first-round picks in the NFL and NBA draft share a bond through a name the late Jeanne Rose created for her son.
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June 8, 2021 11:38 AM
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Kareem & Wes Unseld Basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played with the Milwaukee Bucks from 1969 to 1974 and with the Los Angeles Lakers from 1975 to 1989. And, like player Hakeem Olajuwon, h…
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May 19, 2021 2:54 PM
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The name Santini was a one-hit wonder in the baby name data in 1979: 1981: unlisted1980: unlisted1979: 9 baby boys named Santini [debut]1978: unlisted1977: unlisted Why? That was the year the movie…
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May 7, 2021 10:28 AM
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In places like Italy and Spain, Nico (pronounced nee-ko) is a masculine name. It’s used most often for baby boys in the United States as well, but was trendier for girls from the late ’…
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April 20, 2021 6:01 PM
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Che Guevara October 9th of this year will mark the anniversary of the death of guerrilla leader Ernesto “Che” Guevara, who was executed in 1967. He was born in Argentina and died in Bol…
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March 17, 2021 11:41 AM
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The name Condredge was a one-hit wonder in the baby name data in 1974: 1976: unlisted1975: unlisted1974: 5 baby boys named Condredge [debut]1973: unlisted1972: unlisted Where did it come from? Coll…
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February 27, 2021 3:11 PM
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These groovy names pay tribute to classic rock legends, and their songs. From subtle Cecilia to unmistakable Elvis, they’ll get you moving to the beat.
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