Names that Peaked in 1993
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Javonte
Javonte is a contemporary masculine name that emerged in American naming patterns during the late 20th century. The name may be a creative variation that combines elements like the popular prefix…
Kendall
English
"valley of the river Kent"
The name Kendall started life as a locational surname, referring to the town of Kendale in England, and was used as a masculine name for the first half of the 19th century. By the 80s, it was a…
Najee
Najee is a masculine name with likely Arabic origins, possibly derived from 'naji' (نَاجِي) meaning 'safe,' 'rescued,' or 'survivor.' The name gained usage in the United States particularly from the…
Raheem
Variation of Rahim, Arabic
"empathetic, merciful"
A strong Arabic choice with a covetable meaning — one of the most important considerations in the Muslim baby name practice.
Shaquille
Arabic
"well developed, handsome"
No longer a one-person name, as a number of parents have been inspired by basketball great Shaquille O'Neal to adopt it for their own future athletes.
Tre
Tre is a short, modern name with several possible origins. It may be a shortened form of names containing the 'tre' element, such as Trevor or Tremaine. Alternatively, it could derive from the…
Trae
Trae is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may have evolved as a creative spelling of Trey, which traditionally means "three" or "third" in French, often given to a third…
Tylor
Tylor is a masculine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Tyler, which originally derived from an Old French occupational surname meaning "tile maker" or "tile layer." This alternative spelling…
Zachery
Zachery is a variant spelling of Zachary, a masculine name with Hebrew origins. Derived from 'Zechariah' meaning 'God has remembered,' it carries the connotation of divine remembrance or mindfulness.…
Rashawn
Rashawn is a masculine name that emerged in the United States around the 1970s and gained modest popularity through the 1990s. The name appears to combine the prefix 'Ra-' (possibly from the Egyptian…
Brandan
Brandan is a masculine name with Irish and Gaelic roots, serving as a variant spelling of the more common Brandon or Brendan. It derives from the Gaelic name Breandán, which means 'prince' or…
Kasandra
Kasandra is a feminine name of Greek origin, a variant of Cassandra, which means "she who entangles men" or "prophetess." In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a Trojan princess blessed with the gift of…
Jessenia
Variation of Yesenia, Spanish nature name
Jessenia and Yesenia are drawn from the Spanish name for a South American tree, making them new nature names .
Katlin
Katlin is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Caitlin, which itself is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Caitlín, derived from the Greek 'Aikaterine' (Katherine). This…
Dionte
Dionte is a contemporary American name that began appearing in naming records during the late 20th century. The name likely developed as a variation of names like Deon, Deonte, or Diontae. The prefix…
Deante
Deante is a modern masculine name that likely developed as a variant of names like Dante or Deon, or possibly as a combination of the prefix 'De-' with another name element. The 'De-' prefix appears…
Dalvin
Dalvin appears to be a modern constructed name that may have emerged as a blend of traditional names like Dale, Calvin, Alvin, or Melvin. It first gained noticeable usage in the United States during…
Chante
Chanté is a feminine name with French origins, derived from the French word "chanter" meaning "to sing." The accent mark suggests the French pronunciation, though it's often simplified to Chante in…
Crysta
Crysta is a feminine name that emerged as a shortened form of Crystal, derived from the Greek word 'krystallos' meaning 'ice' or 'clear ice.' This variation offers a softer ending while maintaining…
Jasmyne
Jasmyne is a feminine name, a modern variant spelling of Jasmine, which derives from the Persian 'yasamin,' referring to the fragrant flowering plant. This alternative spelling emerged in the late…