By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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American place-name
"Charles' town"
Charleston is one of those baby names that may become more popular thanks to its nickname Charlie, now used about equally for boys and girls. If you want to call your daughter Charlie but believe she…
Spelling variation of Jordan
Jordynn is one of the many spelling variations of Jordan—and it does not improve on the original. This iteration has appeared in the US Top 1000 since 2010, though it's currently at its lowest point…
Irish
"son of Egan"
Another two-syllable surname zooming up the ladder for boys, and poised to be grabbed by the girls.
Rhyan is a contemporary feminine name that represents a feminine spelling variation of Ryan. Originally an Irish surname derived from 'rí' meaning 'king,' Ryan has evolved into a given name for both…
Word name
"unfamiliar, not yet known"
A word name, that like Infantmale, Baby, or Babygirl, likely appears in the charts because it is used as a placeholder, when parents need to register their baby but have yet to choose their given…
Emerlynn is a modern feminine name that combines elements of popular names like Emma, Emily, and Lynn. This contemporary blend creates a melodic, romantic-sounding name that has gained modest…
Feminine variation of Julian
"youthful"
Gillian is a name that was in common usage in Great Britain until the 1970s, when it dropped out of the Top 100 and is yet to return. Until recently, it had not crossed the Atlantic in significant…
American invented name
"love + lake, beautiful; lovely"
Word name Love was a newcomer to the US Top 1000 in 2022, and was among the fastest rising names of the year. Lovelyn adds a bonus trendy -lyn ending, which may appeal to parents as feeling more…
English, meaning unknown
Surname-sounding unisex cousin of Peyton is gaining in popularity, especially for girls.
Emmelyn is a feminine name that appears to be a variation of Emmalyn or Emmeline. It combines the popular Germanic name element 'Emma' (meaning 'universal' or 'whole') with the suffix '-lyn,' which…
Acelyn is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of names like Aceline, which has Old German origins meaning 'noble' or 'noble protector.' It may also be considered a unique…
Afnan is a beautiful feminine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'branches' or sometimes interpreted as 'branches of paradise.' This evocative name carries connotations of growth, connection, and…
Carolynn is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Caroline or Carolyn. These names derive from the masculine name Charles, which comes from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man" or…
"gold colored"
Like Silver, Golden is a shimmering, metallic color name, similar enough to the likes of Arden, Eden, and Gwendolyn that it might not over dazzle. It could work as an unexpected route to the vintage…
English variation of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Variation of Katherine.
Variation of Tara or Tyrone, English, Irish
"rocky hill, elevated place; land of Eoghan"
Taryn is an offshoot of Tara that has a variety of meanings in a variety of cultures. In 1953, Taryn was presented to the public as an invention by actors Tyrone Power and Linda Christian for their…
Literary surname and shortened form of Augustine, Latin
"great, magnificent"
While Austin is a popular boys' name, this spelling, honoring novelist Jane, nudges the name toward gender-neutral, chosen last year for 67 baby boys and 57 girls.
English place-name
This spelling of Devon, as opposed to Devin or Devan, makes it a pretty and popular British place-name, evoking the beautiful county of farmlands and dramatic seascapes and moors in southwest…
Variant of Eadlyn
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…
