Names that Peaked in 1994

Deshawn

American invented name, variation of Shawn

"God is gracious"

Classically, the De- prefix indicates "son of," so any variation of this name could work for the child of a dad named Shawn or Sean. DeShawn Stevenson is a former professional basketball player.

Mackenzie

Scottish

"son of Kenneth"

This lively Scottish surname is an anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Coinnich , Coinnich being one of the original Gaelic forms of Kenneth. As a given name, it caught on for girls in a big way…

Davon

Variation of Devin

Though it may have a slightly different pronunciation than Devin, this name is struggling to gain momentum.

Jaleel

Jaleel is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'great,' 'noble,' or 'revered.' It has been used across various Muslim communities throughout the world and gained notable recognition in…

Nigel

Irish

"dark, black-haired"

A name that Yanks might see as overly British, but combined with the right surname, it does have a measure of Sherlock Holmesian dash via Nigel Bruce, who played the original Dr. Watson to Basil…

Alexandre

French variation of Alexander

"defending men"

What's the difference between Alexander, the usual English spelling of this deeply classical name, and Alexandre, the French version? English speakers might find the proper French pronunciation…

Estevan

Estevan is a masculine name of Spanish origin, representing a variation of the more common Stephen or Esteban. Derived from the Greek name Stephanos meaning "crown" or "garland," it carries…

Deonte

Deonte appears to be a modern American name that emerged in the latter half of the 20th century. The name likely combines the popular prefix 'De-' (found in many names like Deon, Deandre, and Devon)…

Raymundo

Spanish and Portuguese variation of Raymond, German

"wise protector"

With deep historical roots dating back to medieval Europe, Raymundo spread throughout Spain and Portugal before traveling to Latin America, where it maintains consistent popularity. The name conveys…

Devan

Devan is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins, making it an interesting cross-cultural choice. In Sanskrit, it derives from "deva" meaning "divine" or "god," while in Irish it's a variant…

Dashawn

Variation of DeShawn

"God is gracious"

DeShawn or Deshawn is the more popular variation, but Dashawn charted from the late 1980s until 2010, which means it's on its way to becoming a Dad Name. Traditionally, the De or Da prefix means "son…

Alek

Polish, Armenian, Serbian, and Russian form of Alex, Greek, Greenlandic

"defending men; harpoon line"

A variation of Alex used in a number of languages, Alek has the cool, solid feel of Erik and Axel. It can also be a name of Greenlandic origin, meaning "harpoon line".