1980s baby names
Valley girl and preppy era — names shaped by pop culture, MTV, and big ambitions. Explore 11 names with meanings, origins, and popularity data.
1980s baby names at a glance
- Names
- 11
- Girls · Boys · Unisex
- 3 · 3 · 5
- Top origin
- English
- Most popular (2025)
- Matthew #32
Our directory has 11 1980s baby names: 3 girls' names, 3 boys' names and 5 unisex names.
In the 2025 Social Security rankings, the most popular is Matthew (#32 for boys), followed by Logan (#53), Hunter (#130) and Jordan (#131). 10 of them ranked in the US top 1,000 that year.
The most common origins are English (6), Hebrew (2) and Native American (1).
They average 5.9 letters, from Kayla to Matthew, and 91% have two syllables.
Most popular in 2025
- Matthewgift of GodHebrew · boy#32
- Loganlittle hollow, small meadowScottish · unisex#53
- Hunterone who hunts; huntsmanEnglish · unisex#130
- Jordanto flow down; descendHebrew · unisex#131
- Dakotafriendly one, allyNative American · unisex#296
- Kaylaa modern blend of Kay and -laEnglish · girl#364
- Taylorone who cuts cloth, tailorEnglish · unisex#403
- Garrettbrave with a spearEnglish · boy#564
- Dustinbrave warrior, Thor's stoneEnglish · boy#729
- MeganpearlWelsh · girl#889
- Hayleyhay clearingEnglish · girl
questions about 1980s baby names
What were the most popular baby names in the 1980s?
Popular baby names from the 1980s include Matthew, Logan, Hunter, Jordan, Dakota. Browse all 11 names from this era in our directory.
Are 1980s baby names coming back?
Valley girl and preppy era — names shaped by pop culture, MTV, and big ambitions. Many 1980s names are seeing a revival as parents look to retro and vintage naming trends.
Which 1980s baby names are the most popular in 2025?
Based on the 2025 Social Security data, the most popular 1980s baby names are Matthew (#32 for boys), Logan (#53), Hunter (#130), Jordan (#131) and Dakota (#296).
Are 1980s baby names more common for girls or boys?
Of 11 1980s baby names on HushName, 3 are girls' names, 3 are boys' names and 5 are unisex.
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