Names that Peaked in 1999
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Lizeth
Hispanic and Latin American short form of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Familiar in Mexico and South America, this short form of classic Elizabeth is familiar among Hispanic communities and is predominantly used in Mexico, Peru, and Bolivia. Appealing to those who like…
Shayla
Variation of Sheila
Shayla first gained traction in the US during the 1970s, finally reaching its peak of Number 268 in 1999. Since then, this name has been on the decline, dropping to Number 988 in 2016, a nearly 200…
Sidney
English from French
"Saint Denis"
While Sidney in this spelling has a long history as a girls' name, it fell off the Top 1000 from the early 50s until 1990. Then it reemerged as one of the newly chic androgynous names for girls,…
Sydnie
Sydnie is a modern feminine variant spelling of Sydney/Sidney, a name with Anglo-Saxon origins derived from French place names combining 'Saint Denis' or from Old English elements meaning 'wide…
Sydnee
Sydnee is a feminine name representing a creative spelling variation of Sydney. While Sydney originated as an English place name and surname meaning 'wide island' or 'St. Denis' island,' it has been…
Tatiana
Russian, from Latin family name Tatius, meaning unknown
Classic yet spritely, Tatiana has long been familiar and popular in Russia and Eastern Europe, though it wasn't until the 80s that it caught on in the English-speaking world. With short forms Tiana,…
Tatyana
Spelling variation of Tatiana
Tatyana, an alternate spelling of the lovely Tatiana, definitely has its followers.
Tatianna
Tatianna is a feminine name of Russian and Latin origin, representing an elaborated form of Tatiana. The name ultimately derives from the Roman clan name Tatius, possibly meaning "father" or…
Brendan
Irish
"prince"
According to Irish legend, Saint Brendan the Voyager was the first European to touch American soil, and his name has been established here for decades, peaking in the late 1990s. Brendan first…
Dallin
English
"from the valley"
An All-American, surname style Dale relative that finds place amongst similar names like Cullin and Hamelin as well as the more common Allen and Dylan. It is borne by Youtuber Dallin Lambert, of…
Destin
Latin
"destiny"
Synthesized name in the Justin/Dustin mold, but has an unpleasant similarity to the diaper rash ointment called Desitin.
Devyn
Devyn is a masculine name that emerged as a modern variant of Devon or Devin, which originated as place names and surnames derived from the county of Devon in England. This contemporary spelling with…
Garrison
English
"son of Garret"
As Harrison is to Harry, Garrison is to Gary: both of the longer versions sound more modern and appealing. NPR's Prairie Home Companion's Garrison Keillor was born Gary.