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Each generation or age has certain fashions wrt names and words

When I was born, double-barrel names were in vogue.

Certain uncommon names associated with older people used to be fashionable when they were born.

Similarly, some lesser known words become popular for a while (until they're overused and lose their appeal).

"Leverage" is one. Nowadays people leverage things, instead of just using them.

Another one is "plethora".