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Names that Peaked in 2000

Updated October 2026

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Garrett
Irish variation of Gerard
"spear strength"
Garrett, also spelled with one 't', is an Irish-inflected name that was in the Top 100 in the nineties, but has now slipped in popularity. Perhaps best known now as a Twilight name--Garrett was a…
Enrique
Spanish variation of Henry
This is an appealing name that could cross cultural borders, but it has lost ground in recent years.
Mckenzie
Spelling variation of Mackenzie, Scottish
"son of Kenneth"
Used quietly on boys in the US since the early 20th century, Mckenzie was abruptly overtaken by the Mackenzie spelling back in 1973 when actress Mackenzie Phillips introduced the name as a…
Seth
Hebrew
"appointed, placed"
The long-neglected name of Adam and Eve's third son after Cain and Abel, Seth is appreciated for its gentle, understated presence -- and strong middle-name potential. It reached a high of Number 63…
Alia
Arabic feminine form of Ali
"supreme, exalted"
Alia is the most classic and feminine form of Ali, one of the 99 attributes of Allah within Islam. Meaning "supreme, exalted, high, sublime", it is pretty, powerful and spirited. The name is also…
Gustavo
Latinate variation of Gustav
Well used in the Latino and Italian-American communities.
Nathanael
Variation of Nathaniel, Hebrew, Greek, "gift of God"
"gift of God"
Nathaniel is a wonderful classic name and Nathanael, the ancient Greek or Hebrew form, is as appealing and versatile. Appearing in the Top 1000 in England and Wales and the US, alternative spelling…
Skyler
Spelling variation of Skylar or Schuyler
While Skylar is currently the most popular spelling choice for girls, the Skyler option is more (statistically) unisex. Given to boy and girls in nearly equal numbers each year, it ranks around the…
Nia
Swahili; Welsh form of the Irish Niamh
"resolve; brilliance"
Short but energetic and substantial, Nia has special meaning for African-American parents, as it's one of the days of Kwanza. Nia also benefits by its similarity to (yet differentness from) the…
Ahmed
Arabic
"greatly praised"
This variation of Ahmad is one of the most popular Arabic names among Muslim families the world over and is now the most used spelling in the USA. It shares the same root as other popular Arabic…
Keaton
English
"place of hawks; river town; Káti's town"
Keaton is an engaging surname with warmth, energy and a sense of humor, identified with silent comedian Buster Keaton and contemporary actors Michael and Diane Keaton. Given to around 290 boys in a…
Kaitlyn
Spelling variation of Caitlin
"pure"
A huge name in the late 90's and most of the 00's, Kaitlyn's been on a downward trend in recent years. Kaitlyn and its soundalikes have been so well used in the US that they can no longer be seen as…
Haley
English
"hay field"
The second most popular spelling of this name is also the most straightforward.
Zaria
African place-name, variant of Zahra, Arabic
"rose; to shine, to bloom"
Zaria, the name of the Nigerian capital city, could be another Z name for parents to consider. It currently ranks lower than variations Zariah and Zariyah. Popular 1990s sitcom The Parent 'Hood…
Aleah
Arabic, "high, exalted"
"high, exalted"
Simple and melodic, this spelling offers an alternative to the more-popular Aliyah or Aaliyah -- the name of the late R&B singer who propelled the name into the US Top 100.
Kassidy
Variation of Cassidy
Like Cassidy, Kassidy peaked near the turn of the millennium and has lost ground in recent years.
Savanna
Variation of Savannah
Savanna has lost ground in recent years. It remains eclipsed by its more traditionally spelled cousin Savannah.
Dariana
Variation of Darian
"rich, kingly"
Syed
Syed is an Arabic male name with deep Islamic significance. Rather than being just a given name, it originated as an honorific title meaning 'master' or 'lord.' The name holds special importance in…
Devyn
English variation of Devin, Irish
"poet"
A more feminine version of Devin.

Names that Peaked in 2000

Garrett

Enrique

Mckenzie

Seth

Alia

Gustavo

Nathanael

Skyler

Nia

Ahmed

Keaton

Kaitlyn

Haley

Zaria

Aleah

Kassidy

Savanna

Dariana

Syed

Devyn