Names that Peaked in 1882
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Lucindy
Lucindy is a diminutive variant of Lucinda, which itself derives from the Spanish and Latin name Lucia, meaning "light." This feminine name carries a distinctly Southern American charm and was…
Rinda
Rinda is a feminine name with Norse mythological origins, where Rind (or Rindr) was a giantess who became the mother of Váli with Odin. The name may also have connections to Old German, possibly…
Olie
Olie is a masculine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of Oliver or as a variant spelling of Ollie. The name Oliver comes from Old French, ultimately derived from the Latin olive tree,…
Pearley
Pearley is a masculine name with English origins, likely derived from the word 'pearl,' the precious gem formed within oysters. It functions as a diminutive or variation of the surname Pearle or…
Cathern
Cathern is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Catherine/Katherine, which derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, possibly meaning 'pure.' This phonetic spelling reflects how the…
Elizbeth
Hebrew
Elizabeth is a classic choice that most would assume was feminine, however, it has been appearing in the stats for boys since the records began. Its peak was back in 1989 when 140 boys were called…
Clabe
Clabe is an uncommon masculine name that likely originated as a nickname or variant of Caleb, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'faithful' or 'devoted.' It may also be related to the name Claude or be…
Hansford
Hansford is a masculine English surname-turned-first name with Germanic origins. It combines elements from 'Hans' (a German variant of John, meaning 'God is gracious') and 'ford' (meaning a river…
Vicy
Vicy is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive or nickname form of Victoria, which means 'victory' in Latin. This short, sweet variation maintains the spirited essence of its parent…
Lone
Burmese
"round"
Used as a unisex name in Myanmar and Botswana, Lone could derive from the Burmese word for "round", or possibly from the Sotho name Lebone, meaning "light".
Affie
Affie is a feminine name with multiple origin possibilities. It emerged primarily as a diminutive form of names containing 'af' sounds, such as Aphrodite, Afton, or more commonly as a nickname for…
Artelia
Artelia is a feminine name with Latin roots, likely derived from elements meaning 'art' or 'skill,' suggesting qualities of creativity and craftsmanship. This elegant, melodious name has a vintage…
Ott
Ott is a compact masculine name with Germanic roots. It likely originated as a shortened form of names beginning with the Old High German element 'ot' or 'od,' meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune,' such as…
Severt
Severt is a masculine name with Scandinavian origins, particularly found in Norwegian and Swedish communities. It likely derives from Sigvard or Sjövärd, combining elements meaning 'victory' (sig)…
Wenzel
Wenzel is a masculine name with strong Central European roots, particularly prevalent in German, Czech, and Polish cultures. Derived from the Slavic name Václav (Wenceslaus in Latin), it means…
Alcee
French form of Alcaeus, Greek
"strong"
An archaic French name, notably borne by Alcee Hastings, an American politician and judge. Also spelled Alcée, the name appears in a name of Kate Chopin's novels, including The Awakening .
Fannye
Fannye is a feminine name that represents a spelling variation of Fanny, which itself originated as a diminutive of Frances. The distinctive spelling with the 'e' ending gives the name a vintage,…
Caswell
Caswell is a distinctive masculine name of English origin, derived from Old English elements meaning 'watercress spring' or 'cress stream.' Originally used as a surname, it has transitioned into…
Loda
Loda is a rare feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Germanic roots, potentially related to words meaning 'praised' or 'famous,' or it could have Italian origins as a…
Luda
Diminutive of Ludmila
There may have been a time when Americans who heard this name thought of something other than the rapper Ludacris, and there may come another such time at some point in the future, but for now, it's…