Popular names from my era
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (376504)
Rockingham, Australia
February 14, 2026 9:38pm CST
I wrote about how Asian names differ from the Anglo-Saxon names I’m more used to. I found Ireland had a lot of names which I’d never heard before.
In our village of around 150 houses, you can tell by the names that we’re all of a certain vintage. There are at least three Judy’s, four Maureen’s, five Barbara’s, five Carol’s, five John’s, seven Michael’s – and so it goes. But there is only one Vincent! 
The photo wasn’t taken by Vince obviously but it’s from his camera. It was taken in Hua Hin, Thailand.
The photo wasn’t taken by Vince obviously but it’s from his camera. It was taken in Hua Hin, Thailand.19 people like this
17 responses
@marguicha (230050)
• Chile
15 Feb
I agree with you. I named my younger daughter for my most loved doll yet in her classroom there were 4 or 5 Claudias. Now it seems that that name is not used anymore but I have seen Almonds and other fruity names lately.
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@marguicha (230050)
• Chile
16 Feb
@LadyDuck It seems that Italy and Chile have similar common names. I remember Claudia Cardinale, the actress.
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@marguicha (230050)
• Chile
15 Feb
One of my grandsons is called Vicente. it is a common name here.
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@LadyDuck (497417)
• Italy
15 Feb
@marguicha - Vincenzo was very common in Italy, a little less now.
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Lionel is one I think of only Lionel Ritchie or Lionel Messi.
@LindaOHio (218167)
• United States
15 Feb
That's a nice picture of Vince. My name is kind of old. I don't think there are many Lindas around anymore.
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@LeaPea2417 (39803)
• Toccoa, Georgia
15 Feb
@LindaOH One of my friends in Middle School was named Linda. Also, a collage friend was named Linda.
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@GardenGerty (168401)
• United States
15 Feb
For the longest time I was the only Heather I knew, now there are many, all younger than me. No really little ones, though. Names certainly go in funny cycles.
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@JudyEv (376504)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb
We see a lot of Emma's, Kira's, Alysha, Sienna. I know a few Heathers. I think it is a lovely name.
@snowy22315 (205494)
• United States
15 Feb
Debbie and Karen were both big names when I was born. Cheryl and Sharon were too. Boys names nothing seemed overly popular. I never knew a Vincent.
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@ptrikha_2 (49502)
• India
15 Feb
The picture looks quite nice !
Some names get repeated a lot.
I read or heard once that James is a very common name in western world.
In India, names vary from regions and cultures.
Names like Rohit, Shyam, Ram, Yasir, Gurpal, Gopal are quite common.
I will check on your other posts in the days to come.
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@ptrikha_2 (49502)
• India
17 Feb
@JudyEv
Yes like in India we have names for both males & females like
Kiran, Prakash, Anil etc.
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@RasmaSandra (95975)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Feb
I love the dramatic background. It's interesting about the names. You might find this interesting
https://namecensus.com/first-names/vincent-meaning-and-history/
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@JudyEv (376504)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb
There was a family just up the road from Vince's when he was growing up and the three boys had the same names as three in Vince's family except that their Gerald was the Evans' Gerard.
@Traceyjayne (9517)
• United Kingdom
15 Feb
When I was born ….1966 …Tracey was very popular ….sadly no longer. So there are lots of Tracey’s who are in their 50’s and 60’s, but you probably won’t find one under 40.
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@JudyEv (376504)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb
I knew a few Tracey's. I'm not sure how old they'd be.
Those names are popular I think.
@wolfgirl569 (132280)
• Marion, Ohio
15 Feb
Names go in groups it seems. I have not met anyone that pronounces my name the same as I do. And only a couple with the same spelling
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