Names that Peaked in 1993
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Kaylene
Compound name, variation of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Kaylene is a modern feminine name that gained modest popularity in the late 20th century. It appears to be a creative blend of Katherine short form Kay with the -lene suffix. Katherine, which comes…
Kelcie
Kelcie is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variation of Kelsey, which originated as an English surname derived from place names combining 'Ceol's' with 'island' or 'ship.' This contemporary…
Shannen
Shannen is a feminine name of Irish Gaelic origin, derived from 'Sionainn,' the Irish name for the River Shannon, Ireland's longest river. The name thus carries associations with flowing water and…
Yaritza
Spanish, Arabic, Tupi
"friend, helper; butterfly water nymph"
Likely an elaboration of the multicultural Yara, an Arabic name well-used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries meaning "butterfly" or "helper" (or possibly "water nymph" from its Tupi…
Savon
Savon is a distinctive masculine name with multiple cultural connections. In French, "savon" means "soap," though as a name it likely has different origins. It may be a variation of Savion or Savien,…
Mikal
Mikal is a masculine name that represents a variation of Michael, which derives from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning 'who is like God?' This spelling tends to be used in Scandinavian countries like…
Coraima
Latin American, elaboration of Cora
Venezuelan telenovela actress Coraima Torres inspired many parents in the early 1990s to use her name. It is thought to be a blend of Cora + Roraima (a mountain on the border of Venezuela, Brazil,…
Devaughn
Devaughn is a contemporary name that appears to be a variant spelling of DeVon or Devin, with the distinctive '-vaughn' ending that may be influenced by the surname Vaughn (from Welsh, meaning…
Kalene
Variation of Kalina, Kalena, or Kayla
Kalene is one of those names that doesn't really exist as an official name in any culture but that is at the same time widely used and relates to many other names. You may think of it as a variation…
Deyanira
Deyanira is a feminine name with ancient Greek mythological origins. In Greek mythology, Deianeira (alternative spelling) was the wife of Hercules whose actions unintentionally led to his death. The…
Brea
Spelling variation of Bria or short form of Breana, English
"strong, virtuous and honorable"
Brea is another spin on the increasingly-popular Bria, another entry in the stylish Mia-Leah-Gia sisterhood. While Bria is on the charts with an arrow toward the top, Brea is used more quietly, maybe…
Bria
Diminutive of Briana or Gabriella
"hill, high; God is my strong man"
Sweet and sparky but maybe a little bit stuck in the 90s for some, Bria is a nickname-y style choice with various origins. Unheard of until the 1970s, Bria only started to see substantial use in the…
Katelin
Katelin is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variant spelling of Caitlin, which itself is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Caitlín (pronounced 'Kathleen'). The original Irish name derives…
Kassandra
Original spelling of Cassandra
Kassandra is actually the original form of Cassandra (Greek names do not have C s), though most will see it as a Kardashianization, which is a shame! As you might expect, the C currently charts…
Ciera
Ciera is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variation of Sierra, which comes from the Spanish word for 'mountain range.' This contemporary spelling became popular in the United States during…
Nicolette
French, diminutive of Nicole, feminine variation of Nicholas, Greek
"people of victory"
Frilly and feminine, Nicolette is the name of an enchanting princess in the medieval French romance, Aucassin et Nicolette , but really got its publicity from the heyday of Desperate Housewives and…
Desirae
Desirae is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Desiree, which derives from the French word "désirée" meaning "desired" or "longed for." This elegant name gained popularity in the…
Hali
Greek
"the sea"
Another culture's take on the Hailey/Halle phenomenon.
Kaley
Kaley is a feminine name with Irish roots, related to the surname Cayley or Kaley, which derived from a place name meaning 'woodland clearing.' It gained significant popularity in the late 1990s and…
Kelsie
Kelsie is a feminine name that emerged as a variation of Kelsey, which originated as an English surname derived from place names meaning 'Ceol's island' or 'ship's victory'. This spelling variation…