Names that Peaked in 2008
Across 5 pages
of 5
Aydin
Turkish
"intelligent"
While it looks like a creative respelling of the ubiquitous Aidan, Aydin has Turkish roots and means "intelligent." While there will most certainly be issues with spelling, those attracted to the…
Kale
Modern invented name
Whether you think of it as Cale with a K, or a pet form of Kalen or Kaleb, this is just the kind of short, synthetic name finding a lot of favor now, but remember -- it's also the name of a vegetable.
Dayton
English, variation of Deighton
"place with a dike"
If Dayton, like Trenton and Camden, is finding favor with parents, it's more because of its popular two-syllable surname feel and -on ending than the industrial city in Ohio.
Gavyn
Spelling variation of Gavin
Forever to be known as "Gavin-with-a-Y."
Giancarlo
Combination of Gian and Carlo, Italian variations of John and Charles
In Italy, a common melding of two popular names, heard in the US as well. Giancarlo Stanton is a power-hitting right fielder for the New York Yankees. Side note: when he first joined the leagues, he…
Jacoby
Variation of Jacob, Hebrew
"supplanter"
Jacoby, a surname spin on Jacob shot up the charts in the middle of the 2000's, thanks largely to the popularity of Jacoby Ellsbury, the first Native American of Navajo descent in the Major Leagues,…
Javion
Modern invented name
This name, which entered the US popularity list in 2000, is a creative mix of Jay plus Savion, as in the dancer, Savion Glover.
Kaeden
Spelling variation of Kaden or Caden
Much less popular than more traditional spellings. Kaeden is a character in the 2006 video game Daxter .
Keagan
Spelling variation of Keegan
While Keegan has been rising in popularity for a number of years, this variant spelling has dropped in the lists.
Landen
English
"long hill"
A variation of Landon, this form has a slightly softer look to it, but it is the less favored of the two. The name itself comes from a surname and a place name meaning "long hill", which likely…
Aditya
Sanskrit
"belonging to Aditi"
Aditi's seven children, Hindu Gods, are named Aditya.
Brodie
Scottish surname
"little ridge"
This geographic Scottish surname is more often spelled Brody in the US. Both forms have seen decreasing popularity, which may be linked to its association with club-hopping Hills star Brody Jenner.
Bradyn
Variation of BRADEN
Braydn, an imaginative spelling of Braden and cousin of all the other aden-ending boys' names, has been on the popularity lists since 2002, though its star is fading.
Kimora
Modern name, meaning unknown
Afro-Asian model, designer, and entrepreneur Kimora Lee Simmons brought this name into the public eye and it enjoyed more than a decade in the Top 1000 during the 2000s and early 2010s. It peaked in…
Allisson
A variation of Allison that was in the Top 1000 from 2008 to 2010, but has since fallen far out of favor.
Amiah
Amiah is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Amaya, which has Basque origins meaning 'the end' or 'high place,' or it could be related to the Hebrew name…
Cloe
Spanish and Italian variation of Chloe, Greek
"young green shoot"
Cloe comes in second to the original form, Chloe, in it's native Spain. In the US, this honor goes to the Kardashian-ized Khloe.
Jaylen
Jaylen is a contemporary name that gained popularity in the late 20th century. Likely created as a variation of names beginning with 'Jay' (such as Jason or Jayson) combined with the popular '-len'…
Janiah
See JANIYAH.
Kamren
Spelling variation of Cameron, Scottish
"crooked nose"
Cameron is an ultra-popular boys' name, in the US Top 100 since 1987. As a result, it has generated numerous spelling variations, including Kameron, Camron, Kamron, Kamren, and Camren. The Kamren…