Names that Peaked in 1995
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Fabiola
French, Spanish, Italian, and German variation of Fabia
"bean grower"
Fabiola was the romantically elaborate name of a saint who organized the first hospice. Neither Fabiola nor Fabia appear on the most recent US extended list of names given to five or more babies,…
Marquise
English rank of nobleman between duke and count
Part of the name nobility that includes Prince, Earl, and Duke -- though none of these guys are very classy.
Montana
Spanish place-name; "mountainous"
"mountainous"
Relaxed western place-name that still has some masculine punch, but be warned: this whole posse of similarly trendy names, like Sierra and Dakota, will soon ride toward the sunset.
Montel
Modern invented name
A number of parents took up the name of the TV talk show host in the early nineties, but it now seems to have lost momentum.
Eryn
Eryn is a feminine name of Welsh origin, serving as a modern variant of Erin. While Erin derives from 'Éirinn,' the dative form of 'Éire' (the Irish Gaelic name for Ireland), Eryn represents a…
Rasheed
Rasheed derives from Arabic origins, specifically from the name 'Rashid' (رشيد), meaning 'rightly guided,' 'having good judgment,' or 'following the right path.' This name has significant historical…
Storm
Word name
Windswept and dramatic, but perhaps asking for trouble. Quite popular in Denmark and Sweden, where it derives from Stromr, which is a fairly common surname. Storm Thorgerson is a famous bearer of the…
Travon
Modern invented name
Typical of the kind of newly created combination names being increasingly used, Travon sounds strong and distinguished but has no real substance behind it.
Ladarius
African American, Greek
"possessing goodness; princely, noble"
Ladarius (often written as LaDarius) could be a compound name, created by combining the name Darius with the prefix la - or with any name starting or ending in la (such as Lamar, Lawrence, or Layla).…
Hernan
Hernán is a masculine Spanish name derived from the Germanic name Ferdinand, meaning 'bold voyager' or 'brave journey'. It gained significant prominence in Spanish-speaking countries through the…
Markel
Markel appears to have multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Markell, which itself could derive from the diminutive form of Mark (from Latin Marcus, meaning "dedicated to Mars").…
Trayvon
Trayvon is a modern masculine name that gained particular prominence in the 2010s following the tragic death of Trayvon Martin in 2012. The name appears to be a variant of Travon, which itself may be…
Darby
Irish, English, Norse
"free from envy; from the deer estate"
Once a common boy name in Ireland, the dynamic Darby now has a definite unisex feel. A bit like a mash up between Darcy and Ruby, it appeared in the US Top 1000 in the 90s, peaking in 1995 when it…
Courtney
English from French
"short nose; courteous, from the court"
Among the Top 20 names of the 1990s, today's Courtney is more apt to be the babysitter than the baby. Courtney has dropped since its peak at Number 17 in 1995. Familiar from Courtney Love and…
Alex
Diminutive of Alexandra or Alexis
"defending men"
One of the most evenly divided unisex names these days; strong and energetic, if overused, for both genders.
Carly
English feminization of Carl, German
"free man"
Though a couple of its more "creative" spellings—Carli and Karlee, for example—are still on the rise, this feminine form of Carl, popularized by singer Carly Simon in the 1970s, could by no stretch…
Keanna
Keanna is a feminine name that blends elements of 'Keana' and 'Anna,' creating a melodic and contemporary choice. Of Hawaiian origins, it's associated with meanings like 'paradise' or 'divine,' while…
Marissa
Variation of Maris or a combination of Maria + Louisa
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"
Pretty feminissima name that never became as overused as cousin Melissa. The more streamlined Maris is a more modern sounding option. Namesakes include Marissa Mayer, the former CEO of Yahoo!. The…
Carina
Italian
"dear little one"
Carina is a pretty delicately feminine name whose fall from popularity is not helped by its similarity to hurricane name Katrina or slang victim Karen.
Breonna
Breonna is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of Breanne or Brianna, which ultimately derive from Celtic origins. The name gained particular recognition following the tragic death…