Names that Peaked in 2000
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Skylar
Variation of Schuyler, Dutch "scholar"
"scholar"
This Americanized spelling of the Dutch name is now used nearly exclusively for girls in the US. While the Skyler variant remains more statistically unisex, the original Dutch spelling, Schuyler, is…
Shamar
Modern invented name, possible variation of Shamir
In the Top 1,000 since 1996, a less expected alternative to Omar.
Garett
Garett is a masculine name representing a spelling variation of Garrett or Gareth. Garrett traces back to Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning "spear strength" or "brave with the spear,"…
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…
Gisselle
Gisselle is a feminine name derived from the Germanic name 'Gisela,' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' in its ancient context, though the modern connotation is more about a sacred promise or bond. This…
Deasia
Deasia appears to be a modern feminine name that may have developed as a combination of the prefix 'De-' with 'Asia,' referring to the continent. The 'De-' prefix is found in many names across…
Rahul
Sanskrit
"able, efficient"
A perennially popular choice in India, where it is inextricably linked to Buddha's son. Rahul briefly ranked in the US Top 1000, from 1998 to 2004.
Anjali
Sanskrit
"gift"
This Indian name meaning gift or offering feels familiar via sound-alikes Angela or Angelina, and made a brief appearance on the U.S. Top 1000. Anjali is a pretty route to a name that's at once easy…
Jaquelin
Jaquelin is a feminine name that represents an alternative spelling of Jacqueline, the feminine form of Jacques, which is the French equivalent of James. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Jacob…
Maiya
Maiya is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it relates to 'illusion' or 'magic,' while in Hebrew it can mean 'wished-for child.' It's also found in Japanese culture where it…
Dayne
Dayne is a modern masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Dane, referring to someone of Danish heritage, or a variation of the Hebrew name Dan, meaning 'judge.'…
Keshaun
Keshaun is a modern masculine name that emerged in American naming patterns in the late 20th century. It appears to be a variant spelling of Keshawn, which itself combines elements that were popular…
Jackeline
Jackeline is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Jacqueline, which originated as the feminine form of Jacques, the French equivalent of James. The name ultimately derives from Hebrew…