Names that Peaked in 1898

Buell

Welsh

"dwelling"

The Dutch meaning (Buell is the Dutch occupational name for a hangman) is enough to keep most people away.

Buel

Buel is a masculine name with American roots, possibly originating as a surname derived from the Old English 'bula' meaning 'young bull' or as a variant of Buell. The name gained modest usage in the…

Gifford

English

"puffy cheeks"

Could catch on in tandem with the newfound popularity of Griffin and Griffith.

Hillary

Hillary as a masculine name has ancient Roman origins, derived from the Latin 'Hilarius' meaning 'cheerful' or 'merry.' Long before it gained popularity as a feminine name, Hillary was traditionally…

Hobson

English

"son of Robert"

An original way to honor an ancestral Robert. Hobson is outside the Top 1000 but is among the fastest-rising names for boys.

Hurley

Irish

"sea tide"

Hurley is a possibility as a unisex surname-name ending with the "lee" sound. It is perhaps most associated with British actress Elizabeth Hurley, and is much rarer than Harley, because the "ur"…

Juluis

Juluis is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Julius, which derives from ancient Roman origins. The Roman name Julius is associated with the prestigious Julian family line and…

Fitzhugh

English, from German

"son of intelligence"

All the Fitz names are hard to carry, but this one has a wonderful meaning and might be a good middle name choice to honor a brilliant lineage.

Dillard

English

"proud and hard"

Best known these days as the name of an American department store chain, Dillard was once a baby name that ranked on the US Top 1000, at least until the middle of the last century. Today, Dillard…

Toy

Toy is a short, distinctive masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In English, it evolved from a nickname possibly derived from the Middle English word for "fun" or "amusement." In Thai…

Murl

Murl is an uncommon masculine name with American roots, possibly originating as a variant of Merle or Muriel. Dating back to the early 20th century in the United States, Murl experienced modest…

Admiral

English

"a high rank in the navy"

This title name definitely makes a statement. Will Admiral fit in with the Saints, Kings, and Knights joining the playground?

Manilla

City name

A variant spelling of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. Vloggers The Bucket List Family have a son named Manilla.

Shafter

Shafter is a masculine name with English origins, likely derived from an occupational surname for someone who made shafts for arrows, spears, or carts. The name comes from the Old English word…

Schley

German surname

"one who lives by the Schlei river"

Ewart

English occupational surname or Norman variation of Edward

"shepherd; wealthy guardian"

Ewart has long been extinct as a first name, and the prominent placement of "ew" and "wart" probably has something to do with it. Ewart originated as a Norman form of Edward and an occupational…