Names that Peaked in 1881
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Paralee
Paralee is a feminine given name that appears to have emerged in the United States primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name may be a compound formation combining elements like…
Arvilla
Arvilla is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the elements 'avis' meaning 'bird' or possibly from 'arvum' meaning 'field.' Some sources suggest it may be a variant of Arvella or a…
Doshia
Doshia is an uncommon feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Dasha, a Russian diminutive of Daria, meaning "possessing goodness." Alternatively, it could be…
Hessie
Hessie is a feminine name with both English and Scottish roots. Most commonly understood as a diminutive or nickname form of Hester, Esther, or Hesther, which derive from the Persian word for 'star.'…
Ples
Ples is an uncommon masculine name with roots possibly connected to Old English or Eastern European origins. The name may be a variant of 'Pless' or derived from geographical locations such as places…
Asberry
Asberry is an uncommon masculine name with likely Anglo-Saxon or Old English origins. It may have evolved as a surname before transitioning to occasional use as a first name, following the pattern of…
Asbury
Place name
Asbury Park, a quirky town on the Jersey Shore, was named for Francis Asbury, the first American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Springsteen fans will likely be among those most drawn to…
Ellar
Ellar is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain etymology, possibly derived from Germanic elements or as a variant of Ellen or Ella. The name has a contemporary sound despite its vintage feel,…
Yee
Chinese surname
Yee is related to the surname Yu, a romanization of several Chinese characters. Yu is an ancient Chinese family name, one borne by the legendary Emperor Shun.
Texas
Place-name, Caddo
"friend"
If you like your place names bold and undiscovered and if you like Dallas but don't want something in the US Top 1000, then Texas might just be for you. Sporadically and quietly used for girls since…
Chin
Chinese and Korean surname
"to describe; ancient; gold; money; to pound grain"
Chin is a common surname among those with Chinese or Korean heritage. It is related to the Chinese family names Chen, Jin, Qian, and Qin, and the Korean surname Jin.
Berdie
Berdie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive or nickname form of names beginning with 'Ber-' such as Bertha (meaning "bright" or "famous") or Bernadette. It also connects to the word…
Dicy
Dicy is a feminine name with historical American roots, particularly in the Southern United States. It likely originated as a diminutive form of names like Eurydice or Candice, or possibly as a…
Donia
Scottish, feminine variation of Donald
"proud chief"
Donia is a name with many possible origins. Besides a short female form of Donald, it may also be a form of the Italian Donna meaning lady, a variation on the Arabic Donya meaning world, or a Celtic…
Elta
Elta is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from Germanic elements meaning 'old' or 'elder,' suggesting wisdom and respect. Alternatively, it could be a short form of…
Nanie
Nanie is a charming feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of names like Anne, Nancy, or Natalie. It can also be a variant spelling of Nanny, which historically was used as a…
Zilpah
Hebrew
"frailty"
The biblical Zilpah was a handmaiden of Leah who had two sons with Jacob, Gad and Asher. Zilpah is a one-hit wonder, appearing on the US Top 1000 only one year, 1881. No baby girls were named Zilpah…
Almedia
Almedia is a feminine name with Spanish and Portuguese roots, derived from the place name Almeida, which means 'the table' or 'the plateau' in Arabic (al-ma'ida). It emerged as a surname before…
Ambers
Ambers is an unusual masculine name derived from the natural substance amber, fossilized tree resin valued for its golden-honey color and use in jewelry. While Amber has been widely used as a…
Hartwell
English surname
"stag stream"
Lovers of Maxwell might like this more unusual – but no less distinguished – surname name, with its adorable nickname of Hart.