Names that Peaked in 2002
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Denisse
Spanish variation of Denise, French from Greek
"god of Nysa"
Denisse was the fastest-rising name for girls of 2020 — influenced by Denisse Novoa, a contestant on the 2019 season of the popular reality TV show Exatlón Estados Unidos . Traditional spelling…
Lizbeth
English and Spanish diminutive of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
A condensed version of Elizabeth made more familiar by The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo 's Lisbeth Salander.
Iyana
Modern invented name
Iyana is a new name with a New Age feel that's been on the popularity charts since 2000, related to cousins Aiyana and Ayanna.
Jailyn
See JALEN.
Priscila
Priscila is a variant spelling of Priscilla, a name with Latin origins meaning 'ancient' or 'venerable.' This single-L spelling is more common in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. The name…
Shakira
Arabic
"thankful, woman of grace"
The mononymous Colombian-born singer inspired a popularity blip in the 90s and early 00s.
Keyon
English
"guide, leading"
This rising name, possibly a variation of the Irish Kian, has been associated with several accomplished athletes.
Jaylon
Jaylon is a modern American name that appears to have emerged in the 1980s and gained increased popularity through the 1990s and 2000s. Its structure suggests it may have developed as a blend of the…
Jaylin
Spelling variation of Jalen
This spelling of popular Jalen ranks in the Top 1000 for both girls and boys.
Kelton
English
"town of the keels"
This unusual two-syllable K name relates to shipbuilding.
Keon
Modern invented name; Gaelic, variation of John
"God is gracious"
Keon, a mashup of Kevin and Leon, has been in the Top 900 for a decade and a half, following in the wake of female cousin Kiana. Keon also has roots as a Gaelic variation of John.
Savion
Modern invented name, possibly derived from Xavier
Has lots of energy, perhaps due to its association with top tap dancer Savion Glover.
Trevion
Trevion appears to be a modern name that gained usage in the United States during the late 20th century. It may be derived from or related to the name Trevor, which comes from a Welsh surname meaning…
Zakary
Zakary is a modern masculine name variation of the traditional Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning 'God has remembered.' This contemporary spelling offers a fresh twist on the biblical classic while…
Jaheim
musical name
Single-named R&B singer Jaheim could inspire others to pick up on this unusual name.
Alexandro
Alexandro is a masculine name of Greek origin, a variant of Alexander, meaning 'defender of the people' or 'protector of mankind.' This form is particularly common in Spanish, Portuguese, and…
Jahiem
Modern invented name
Jahiem is a masculine name that gained popularity beginning in the late 1990s. The name likely combines elements of the prefix 'Ja-' (which appears in biblical names like Jacob and James) with…
Lisbeth
German, diminutive of Elizabeth
Lisbeth is one of the many short forms of Elizabeth that are used on their own. Not only is it the name of the mother of the main character in George Eliot's novel Adam Bede, but it takes on a whole…
Rianna
Rianna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. Most commonly, it's considered a variant of Rhianna or Rhiannon, names with Welsh origins—Rhiannon being a figure in Welsh mythology…
Blaise
French
"to lisp, stammer"
As modern as it sounds, Blaise is an ancient Christian martyr name. In Arthurian legend, Blaise is the name of Merlin the Magician's secretary. Its relation to the word and name Blaze gives it a…