Names that Peaked in 1884
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Rube
Rube is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Reuben, a Hebrew name meaning 'behold, a son'. Historically, it gained recognition in American culture as a nickname and eventually as…
Roena
Roena is a feminine name with somewhat mysterious origins, possibly derived as a variant of Rowena, an Anglo-Saxon name meaning 'fame and joy' or 'renowned friend.' Alternative theories suggest…
Tempie
Diminutive of Temperance, English
"abstinence"
The natural short form of Temperance, which surprisingly was more common in the 2010s than any past decade. Temperance ranked in the Top 1000 from 2011-2014.
Tennessee
Native American, Cherokee, place-name
"bend in the river; meeting place"
Young rocker Tennessee Thomas has brought this former one-person name over to the girls' side -- though the census roles of North Carolina in 1850 included a female named Tennessee and called Tincy.…
Avie
Avie is a charming feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may serve as a diminutive of names like Avery, Avis, or Aviva, or stand as an independent name. In Hebrew contexts, it can relate…
Julious
Julious is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Julius, which derives from ancient Roman family name Julius, possibly relating to the Greek 'ioulos' meaning 'downy-bearded' or…
Orange
Fruit and color name
No babies of any gender were named Orange in the US in the most recent year counted. But that doesn't mean, in this era of anything-goes baby names, that it couldn't happen. In fact, Orange did…
Fleta
Fleta is a feminine name with Latin origins meaning 'flat region' or 'level ground.' This rare vintage name appeared occasionally in the early 20th century, particularly in rural America, but has…
Mirtie
Mirtie is a feminine name that appears to be a diminutive or variant form of Myrtle. The name Myrtle derives from the evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers and leaves, which has been a symbol of love…
Arta
Arta is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Albanian, it carries the beautiful meaning of 'golden' or 'precious,' while in Persian contexts, it relates to 'righteousness' or 'truth.'…
Cyntha
Cyntha is a feminine name that appears to be a variant or shortened form of Cynthia, which derives from Greek mythology where it was an epithet of the goddess Artemis, who was born on Mount Cynthus.…
Capitola
Literary invention
Capitola owes its position on the US Top 1000 to the 1859 novel The Hidden Hand , also known as Capitola the Madcap . It was written by E. D. E. N. Southworth — the initials stand for Eliza Dorothy…
Bascom
Surname name
One of these forgotten Victorian surname names, like Spurgeon and Elwood, that almost feels so far out it could come back in. The key word there being "almost."
Simpson
English
"son of Simon"
Try Simon. Or Homer.
Ancel
Ancel is a distinguished masculine name with French origins, derived from 'Anselm', which comes from Germanic elements meaning 'god' (ans) and 'helmet' or 'protection' (helm). The name carries…
Lockie
Scottish
"from the fjord"
Lively Scottish short form of Lochlan.
Donaciano
Donaciano is a masculine name with Latin and Spanish origins. Derived from the Latin name 'Donatus,' meaning 'given' or 'gifted,' it was traditionally given to children considered gifts from God. The…
Pluma
Pluma is a feminine name derived directly from the Spanish word for 'feather,' giving it associations with lightness, freedom, and natural beauty. This nature-inspired name carries poetic…
Ruie
Ruie is an uncommon feminine name with unclear origins, possibly functioning as a diminutive form of names containing the sound 'ru' or as a variant of Rue (from the English word for the bitter herb…
Cleva
Cleva is an uncommon feminine name with possible origins as a variant of Cleve or a shortened form of Cleveland. It may also derive from the Latin word 'clevus' meaning hill or slope. The name has…