Namewise

Names furthest from their peak

Names now standing at a much lower position than their highest recorded one, at least 15 years after it.

A long fall from a real high point, stated as two positions from the same published list so they are directly comparable. It says where the name has been and where it is, not whether it is still falling — the recent-movement groupings answer that.

60 names, selected from the 2,573 names in the catalogue with a recorded popularity standing (common, familiar, uncommon). Based on official statistics from national registrars. Data sources · Methodology