People On Twitter Are Talking About Once Popular Names That Aren't That Popular Now

Some names age in a weird way, and this Twitter thread is a perfect example. What once sounded completely normal can suddenly feel like it belongs to a different generation.

In this case, one user asked people to share names they think are no longer popular, and the replies came fast. The conversation turned into a mix of nostalgia, jokes, and a surprising amount of name data.

By the end, it is hard not to wonder which names are quietly disappearing next.

This Twitter user asked the internet about the names that just aren't that popular anymore.

@rachsyme

Shout out to all the Otises and Mabels.

@rachsyme

This one goes out to you girls.

@rachsyme

Rachels have dropped a bit, but they're still going strong.

@rachsyme

Hey there, Diedrich.

@bader_diedrich

Stephanies are definitely rare now.

@joyface5000

Such a popular name slowly decays.

@philipnolan1

I apologize to all of the Garys who see this. We love you.

@JimMFelton

Honestly, I think Valerie is a super cool name, and it's sad to see it lose popularity.

@Tirlilibird

Also, this “name” debate feels like asking a niece to add you to your newborn nephew’s birth certificate.

It's hard to imagine a 2-year-old named Craig.

@carloshasanax

Heathers are becoming extinct.

@tfazz

When you find out you're old from an article.

@CarolAnnMcKeown

Lucille didn't enjoy the article either.

@lkbootman

The name Richard has taken a rapid decline.

@DrRAWesterman

Jennifer used to be super popular, but she's still hanging in there.

@lisafleisher

Does anyone know what happened to the Melissas?

@ashleyn1cole

I think Jason is still pretty popular.

@BenGrimmsThing

Emily is still going strong.

@EmmmieG

The cycle of naming your kids after your grandparents should continue.

@harmonyhelen

I think everybody, wherever they may live, at some point in their lives knew a Sarah. Definitely one of the most popular names for a certain period of time.

@MarisaHTaylor

Yeah, those are definitely adult names, except for Jessica. I can still imagine a little girl being named Jessica.

@jilliette17

These Twitter posts have really reminded us how many of the names that used to be popular are becoming extinct now. For a lot of these names, it's just so hard to imagine a child with that name; it's like the name is only reserved for adults now.

Imagine a little baby named Doug; it's just so odd to hear. It's strange to think that all of these people with adult names used to be kids too, like you had a playground full of Richards, Dougs, Craigs, etc.

That is a lot of names that feel permanently stuck in another era.

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