Names that Peaked in 1991
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Rocio
Spanish
"dewdrops"
This name, which refers to Mary as the Virgin of the Dew, is all but unknown in the Anglo community, but popular enough in Hispanic families that it made the US Top 1000 until least until 2006. Also…
Shayna
Variation of Shaina
Trending down, now that country music's Shania is the hot variety.
Shanae
Shanae appears to be a modern variant of Shanay or Shana, which themselves may derive from several possible sources. The name could be a variant of Shana (Hebrew for 'beautiful') or possibly related…
Shaniqua
Modern invented name
Unfortunate name that's become a caricature, like Muffy, say, or Bruce.
Shelbi
Shelbi is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Shelby. Originally an English surname derived from place names meaning 'shelf settlement' or 'willow farm,' Shelby…
Symone
Symone is a feminine name that originated as a variation of Simone, the French feminine form of Simon, which comes from the Hebrew name Shimon meaning "he has heard." With its distinctive spelling…
Codie
Codie is a masculine name (though sometimes used for girls) of English origin, representing a modern spelling variant of Cody. The original Cody derives from the Gaelic surname Mac Óda, meaning 'son…
Demetrius
Greek
"follower of Demeter"
Classical and Shakespearean name that may appeal if you like your names long, flowing and multicultural.
German
Spanish and Russian variation of Herman, German
"warrior"
German might seem like an unlikely occupant of the Top 1000 list, unless you realize that it's a Spanish name, with the accent on the second syllable. It's been on the U.S. list since 1973.
Shay
Anglicized spelling of Shea or Shai, Irish, Hebrew
"dauntless, fine, hawk; gift"
Gentle yet rugged, cool but well established, Shay is straightforward and memorable. An anglicized spelling of the Irish Shea ("dauntless, fine, good" "hawk") and the Hebrew Shai ("gift"), Shay…
Jordon
Jordon is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Jordan, which derives from the Hebrew name 'Yarden,' referring to the Jordan River in the Middle East. The river holds significant…
Kadeem
Arabic
"servant"
Kadeem is a name made familiar by TV actor Kadeem Hardison, a fresher alternative to the better known Kareem.
Kelby
English
"dweller at the farm by the stream"
This British last-name-first-name could make a more masculine alternative to Shelby.
Martez
Spanish, variation of Martin
Adds some spunk and Latin rhythm to mundane Martin.
Nestor
Greek
"traveler, voyager"
A wise ruler of legend--his sage advice helped the Greeks win the Trojan War--whose name is a possibility for the adventurous, though related in sound to the dated Lester-Hester family.
Nikko
Diminutive of Nicholas
"victory of the people"
Nico is a fun and lively nickname, full of charm, and suitable both as a full name and a short form. Nikko is a unique spelling that currently sits just outside of the US Top 1000. American rapper…
Stefan
German, Scandinavian, Polish, and Russian variation of Stephen, Greek
"crown, garland"
An elegant, continental name for the post-Steve era. It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 1949, fell off in 2008 for one year, then dropped off again in 2024 and seems to be heading downward along with…
Dominique
French form of Dominic, Latin
"belonging to the lord"
Unisex option Dominique peaked for boys at Number 170 in 1991, perhaps due to the popularity of basketball player Dominique Wilkins. While it has now fallen out of the popularity charts in both the…
Demarco
Demarco is a masculine given name that combines the prefix 'De' (often indicating 'of' or 'from' in Romance languages) with 'Marco,' the Italian form of Mark. The name Mark itself derives from Latin…
Tyesha
Tyesha appears to be a modern constructed name that emerged in the United States during the 1970s. It may combine elements from names like Tyra or Ty with the ending '-esha' (possibly influenced by…