Names that Peaked in 1989
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Tiera
Tiera is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Tiara, referring to the crown-like headpiece and suggesting royalty or specialness. Alternatively, it could…
Arron
Arron is a masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Aaron, which has ancient Hebrew origins. The biblical Aaron was the elder brother of Moses and the first High Priest of the…
Arsenio
Spanish from Greek
"virile, strong"
Long considered Mr. Hall's exclusive property, it's now ready to be adopted by others.
Darrius
Darrius appears to be a variant spelling of Darius, a name of Persian origin meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'wealthy.' The name traces back to several Persian kings named Darius, including Darius…
Kelsey
English surname
"Cenel's island"
Kelsey (ex-Frasier) Grammer is a famous male bearer, although most modern Kelseys are female (in the US at least). It derives from several English place names, possibly meaning "Cenel's island", from…
Kendell
Kendell is a masculine name derived from the Welsh place name Kendal, meaning 'valley of the River Kent.' This contemporary spelling variation of Kendall adds a distinctive touch to the traditional…
Korey
Spelling variation of Corey
See COREY.
Nickolas
Spelling variation of Nicholas
Nouveau spelling remained in the US Top 300 for all of the 1990s. With the traditional spelling still a highly popular choice, a child bearing the Nickolas version could be accused of misspelling his…
Kaci
Kaci is a feminine name with multiple origins. It can be an Irish variant of Casey, derived from 'Cathasaigh' meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful.' It's also seen as a diminutive of Katherine or a modern…
Brittney
Variation of Brittany, English name of the French region Bretagne, meaning 'from Briton'
While all spellings of these name are off their popularity peak, Brittney gained some recent notice as the name of the American basketball player arrested in Russian, Brittney Griner.
Britany
Britany is a feminine name that originated as a variant spelling of Brittany, which refers to the northwestern region of France with Celtic heritage. This streamlined spelling gained popularity in…
Brittanie
Brittanie is a feminine variant of Brittany, which originally referred to the northwestern region of France. This name likely emerged as a modern spelling variation of Brittany that gained some…
Montrell
Montrell appears to be a modern masculine name that emerged in the United States in the latter part of the 20th century. It may combine elements of the French surname/place name 'Mont' (meaning…
Jalisa
Jalisa appears to be a modern American name that gained popularity primarily in the 1970s and 1980s. The name may have multiple origins: it could be a variant of Jalissa or a feminine form of Jalix.…
Asha
Sanskrit; Swahili
"hope; life"
Asha is an Indian name that comes from the Sanskrit word for hope or desire, but it is also a Swahili name derived from Aisha, meaning life. Since the ascendance of Ashley through the 1980s and 90s,…
Audrianna
Variation of Adrianna.
Britny
Britny is a feminine name that represents a simplified spelling variation of Brittany, which originally referred to a region in northwestern France. This streamlined version emerged during the trend…
Katherin
English variation of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Variation of Katherine.
Stephani
Stephani is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Stephanie, which derives from the Greek 'Stephanos' meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' This particular spelling, without the final 'e,'…
Tawny
English word name
"golden brown"
Y-ending color adjectives like Tawny and Rusty are nowhere near as stylish as the more sophisticated Lilacs and Violets.