Names that Peaked in 1990
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Loren
English spelling variation of Lauren, Latin
"from Laurentum or bay laurel"
The spelling Loren turns Lauren or its male form Laurence into a gender-neutral name. Last year 75 baby girls were named Loren in the US vs. 60 baby boys, making this name a good nonbinary choice. On…
Stephany
Stephany is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Stephanie, which derives from the Greek name Stephanos meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' This spelling variation offers a slightly more…
Stefani
Spelling variation of Stephanie
Germans spell Stephanie with an f though the i ending is not traditional. Lady Gaga dropped the Stefani and No Doubt's Gwen sports is as a surname. Despite the celebrity connections, we say if you…
Yessenia
Yessenia is a feminine name of Spanish origin, thought to be a variation of Jessenia, which itself may derive from the Persian jasmine flower or possibly from the Hebrew name Yiskah meaning 'to…
Kristyn
Kristyn is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Christine or Kristin. It has Greek origins through the root name 'Christos,' meaning 'anointed one' or 'follower of Christ.'…
Kirstin
Kirstin is a feminine name of Scandinavian origin, representing a Norse variant of Christina, ultimately derived from the Greek word 'christianos' meaning 'follower of Christ.' Popular throughout…
Humberto
Spanish and Portuguese variation of Humbert, German
"renowned warrior"
Humberto lifts this ancient name out of the gross association to fictional pedophile Humbert Humbert, investing it with a good measure of Latin charm. It helps that the pronunciation is significantly…
Jessika
Jessika is a feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Jessica, which derives from the Hebrew name Yiskah, meaning 'to behold' or 'God beholds.' This alternative spelling gained…
Jonathon
Spelling variation of Jonathan, Hebrew
"gift of Jehovah"
Like many spelling variations of popular names , Jonathon's star rose and is now falling along with that of the original Jonathan. Jonathon occupied the very last spot on the boys' US Top 1000 in…
Johnathon
Spelling variation of Jonathan
Sounds the same, but looks much more confusing.
Kortney
Kortney is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variant of Courtney, which originated as an aristocratic English surname derived from the French phrase 'court neuf' meaning 'new court.' The…
Kendal
English
"valley of the river Kent"
Variant of Kendall
Kwame
Ghanaian, Akan
"born on Saturday"
The Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast frequently name their children after the day of the week they were born and the order in which they were born. Most Ghanaians have a name using this…
Kourtney
Variation of Courtney, English from French
"short nose; courteous, from the court"
This spelling variation of Courtney has been popularized by celebrity Kourtney Kardashian.
Markus
German, Scandinavian, and Finnish form of Mark
The K may be trendy, but this spelling variation is much less popular than Marcus.
Marquis
English rank of nobleman between duke and count
There are ordinary folk named Prince, Earl, and Duke, so why not this rank of nobility as well? Many spellings compete, the most common being Marquis, Marquise, and Marquez. Rapper 50 Cent chose the…
Quintin
Latin
"fifth"
Both this form and Quentin are authentic modern forms of the Roman family name Quintus. Your choice. In the US, this spelling lags behind Quentin and Quinton.
Cortney
Cortney is a feminine name that originated as a variant spelling of Courtney, which began as an English surname derived from the French place name "Courtenay," meaning "domain of Curtenus" (a…
Shayne
Spelling variation of Shane
Why add the y.
Courtney
English from French
"short nose; courteous, from the court"
Among the Top 20 names of the 1990s, today's Courtney is more apt to be the babysitter than the baby. Courtney has dropped since its peak at Number 17 in 1995. Familiar from Courtney Love and…