Names that Peaked in 1990
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Cortez
Spanish surname
"courteous"
The craze for surname names is now moving beyond the English and Irish to include worldly Spanish names for boys like this historic one currently in the Top 1000.
Efren
Efren is a masculine name of Spanish origin, derived from the Hebrew name Ephraim, which means 'fruitful' or 'productive.' In the Bible, Ephraim was the second son of Joseph and founder of one of the…
Akeem
Variation of Hakeem, Arabic
"judicious"
This variation of one of the 99 attributes of Allah was used for the hero of Coming to America .
Brittnie
Brittnie is a modern variation of Brittany, a name that gained popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s. The name originally referred to the northwestern region of France, Bretagne…
Infant
Infant is an extremely unusual masculine name derived from the Latin 'infans,' meaning 'unable to speak' or 'young child.' Historically, the term has been used as a title for younger sons of noble…
Infant
Infant as a feminine name is highly unusual and unconventional. Rather than functioning as a traditional given name, it appears to be either a placeholder name or possibly a translation error.…
Khiry
Khiry appears to be a contemporary name with several possible origins. It may be related to the Arabic name 'Khairi' meaning 'charitable' or 'benevolent,' with adapted spelling. Alternatively, it…
Beatriz
Spanish and Portuguese variation of Beatrice
"she who brings happiness; blessed"
Attractive translation of Beatrice, popular with Hispanic parents. Beatriz is currently a Top 10 girl name in Portugal. The original Latin form of the name, Beatrix, was in early sources spelled…
Hilary
Latin from Greek
"cheerful, happy"
Hilary (also spelled with two 'l's) is a hot potato of a name, so closely identified with Sen. Clinton that it's hard for most parents to see it as a baby name. A pity, really, as it's got so much…
Ivana
Feminine variation of Ivan
A rarely used Slavic name until the Czech-born ex-Mrs. Trump took it over the top. Daughter's name Ivanka adds a dollop of charm.
Chantel
Chantel is a feminine name of French origin, derived from 'chant' meaning 'song' or possibly from the place name Chantelle in France. During the 1970s and 1980s, Chantel rose in popularity in the…
Latifah
Arabic
"kind and gentle"
Singer-actress Queen Latifah -- born Dana Owens -- makes this North African Muslim name sing.
Shantel
Shantel is a feminine name that gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and reached its peak in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It appears to be a modern creation, possibly derived…
Chantal
French
"stone, boulder"
Though associated with a French saint noted for her holiness and strength of character, this name is somewhat dated and it might be better to look to one of the more modern names popular for little…
Brittani
Brittani is a feminine variant of the name Brittany, which is derived from the name of the historical region in northwest France. This modern spelling variation emerged in the late 20th century when…
Jarret
Jarret is a masculine name with French origins, derived from the Germanic name Gerard, meaning 'brave with the spear' or 'strong with the spear.' The name emerged as a surname before evolving into a…
Blanca
Spanish
"white"
More colorful than Blanche, but blanker than Bianca.
Mykel
Mykel is a contemporary variation of Michael, offering a phonetic and streamlined spelling of this classic masculine name. While Michael derives from Hebrew meaning 'who is like God,' Mykel preserves…
Mikhail
Russian variation of Michael
"who is like God"
One of the most familiar Russian names in the West, thanks to ballet great Mikhail Baryshnikov and state head Mikhail Gorbachev.
Alysha
Alysha is a feminine name representing a modern variant of Alicia, which ultimately derives from the Germanic name Adelaide, meaning 'noble' or 'nobility.' The spelling variation with 'y' and 'sh'…