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) - Some names seem so ubiquitous that it is hard to imagine they will ever be anything other than everywhere in the popular consciousness. However, a look at the history of popular names shows such enduring popularity is far from given.
Although Earlene is hardly as popular a name as it once was, parents hoping for an athletic child may wish to consider naming their child after Earlene Brown. Brown was an Olympic athlete famous for her prowess in track and field—and later in roller derby.- Popularity in 2021: not ranked Earnestine may no longer be a popular name, but it has an auspicious contemporary claim to fame. Memphis’ Earnestine & Hazel has been called by Vice the most haunted bar in America.- Popularity in 2021: not ranked
Bettye peaked in popularity just a year after the singer-songwriter Bettye LaVette was born in 1946. Alas, LaVette’s illustrious career and hit singles weren’t quite enough to keep the name in heavy rotation.- Popularity in 2021: not ranked The name Sammie has some surprisingly muscular holders. Among these are wrestling legend Sammie Henson and NFL pro Sammie Coates.- Popularity in 2021: #5,153
Ed may not be as popular as it once was, but if anyone can stage a resurgence of the name’s popularity, it would likely be Ed Shereen. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has turned out several hit songs since his debut album in 2011.- Popularity in 2021: #7,676 Melba Moore may be a beloved singer-songwriter, but her name has been eclipsed in the popular consciousness by a food item. Melba toast is dry and crisp and popular at cocktail parties with appetizers.- Popularity in 2021: #9,785
Dee Wallace was born two decades before her name peaked in popularity. Forty-some years later, she played the mother in “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” and today calls herself a spiritual teacher. Few parents are following suit.- Popularity in 2021: #7,123 Doyle may not be popular as a first name any longer, but mystery aficionados may want to consider naming their sons Doyle. The reason? Arthur Conan Doyle is the creator of the most famous detective in the world, Sherlock Holmes.- Popularity in 2021: #5,727
Chuck peaked in the 1960s, several decades after its most enduring namesake was born. Chuck Taylor shoes—more commonly known as Converse today—were created in the 1920s.- Popularity in 2021: #11,493 Pat, short for Patrick in some cases, has been in the spotlight as the moniker of politicians, athletes, musicians, and TV hosts. One famous Pat is the long-term host of the popular American game show “Wheel of Fortune,” Pat Sajak. Another more controversial Pat on American TV is televangelist Pat Robertson, host of “The 700 Club,” a conservative Christian talk show.
Popular baby boomers named Doug include NFL players Doug Flutie and Doug Williams—though both of these men were named Douglas at birth. Doug is of Scottish origin, meaning dark water.- Popularity in 2021: not ranked
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