Names that Peaked in 1991
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Ashleigh
Ashleigh is a feminine name that represents an alternative spelling of Ashley, which originated as an English surname derived from place names meaning "ash tree clearing" or "meadow of ash trees."…
Breanne
Breanne is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variation of Breanna, which itself is a feminine form of Brian, a name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning "high" or "noble." This contemporary…
Karissa
Spelling variation of Carissa
Both Karissa and Carissa are trending downward, along with the other issa names that first rose to popularity in the 1970s. Karissa fell out of the Top 1000 in 2014, two years after Carissa.
Chanel
French
"dweller near the canal"
Fans of the classic French designer would now more fashionably choose Coco.
Chanelle
Chanelle is a feminine name that emerged in the 1970s, likely as a variation of Chanel, inspired by the famous French fashion house founded by Coco Chanel. The name blends French sophistication with…
Chelsi
Chelsi is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variant spelling of Chelsea, which originally referred to a district in London derived from Old English words meaning 'chalk landing place.' This…
Cristal
Cristal is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from 'crystallum' meaning 'clear ice' or 'mineral quartz.' It's a variation of Crystal, which evokes imagery of clarity, purity, and beauty. The…
Danae
Greek
An intriguing mythological name whose one challenge might be pronunciation questions. In Greek myth, Danae, a goddess of music and poetry, was the mother of Perseus by Zeus, who appeared to her in…
Devin
Irish
"poet"
Used far more for boys with this spelling, but still has a nice impish Irish feel for a girl.
Devan
Devan as a feminine name represents an interesting crossover from traditionally male usage. While more common as a boy's name with roots in Irish and Sanskrit origins, Devan has gained traction as a…
Devon
English place-name
This spelling of Devon, as opposed to Devin or Devan, makes it a pretty and popular British place-name, evoking the beautiful county of farmlands and dramatic seascapes and moors in southwest…
Ivette
French variation of Yvette
Feels more modern than the Y version but also less authentic.
Kaila
Yiddish from Hebrew Kelila
"crown, laurel"
This internationally appealing choice is related to far more popular cousin Kayla, which currently ranks at Number 115.
Kelsi
Kelsi is a feminine name that emerged as a popular alternative spelling of Kelsey in the late 20th century. Derived from an English surname that originally referred to a place meaning "Cenel's…
Kirsten
Scandinavian variation of Christine
Lovely, authentic name -- but any Kirsten will be condemned to a lifetime of hearing "Did you say Kristen?" They're both genuine Scandinavian names but too interchangeable.