Declining Popularity baby names
Names tagged with “Declining Popularity” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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10 names
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- Debra
Hebrew
83From Hebrew 'Devorah' meaning 'bee'. In the Bible, Deborah was a judge and prophetess of Israel, symbolizing wisdom and leadership.
- Clarence
Latin
76Derived from the Latin 'Clarentia,' meaning 'bright' or 'clear.' Popularized as a title for English nobility.
- Larry
Latin
63Short form of Lawrence, from Latin 'Laurentius' meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel', symbolizing honor and victory.
- Lyndy
Celtic
52Diminutive form related to Linda/Lynda, ultimately from Germanic roots meaning 'soft' or 'tender.' Popular in mid-20th century Scotland and Northern England.
- Sharlene
French
52Feminine diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'petite Charles'. Popular mid-20th century American variant of Charlene.
- Kimberli
English
45Derived from the place name Kimberley, originally meaning 'royal forest' or 'fortress clearing' in Old English. The -li spelling variant feminizes the traditional surname.
- Catharine
Greek
45From Greek 'katharos' meaning pure. Catharine is a spelling variant of Catherine, influenced by Latin forms and popular in English usage since medieval times.
- Mandy
English
40Short form of Amanda, from Latin 'amandus' meaning 'worthy of love' or 'lovable'. Mandy became popular as an independent name in the mid-20th century.
- Howie
English
40Diminutive of Howard, from Germanic 'hoh' (high) and 'ward' (guardian), meaning 'high guardian' or 'noble watchman'
- Rhonda
Welsh
40From Welsh 'Rhonwen' meaning 'fair spear' or 'slender spear'. Also potentially from Greek 'Rhonda' relating to 'flowing stream'.
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
