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7A 2015

Cinnamon_Grace
By Cinnamon_Grace
Updated Tue Oct 27 2015
  1. Sebastian

    • Origin:

      Latin from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "person from ancient city of Sebastia"

    • Description:

      Sebastian is an ancient martyr's name turned literary, and Little Mermaid hero—think Sebastian the Crab—that's more popular than ever, as a classic-yet-unconventional compatriot for fellow British favorites T Theodore and Oliver.
  2. Luke

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "man from Lucania"

    • Description:

      Luke is a cool-yet-strong Biblical name with a relaxed cowboy feel, which has been on the rise since the advent of Luke Skywalker.
  3. Emily

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Emil, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "rival"

    • Description:

      Emily may have dropped somewhat in the current standings, but it was the most popular girls' name for over a decade because it appeals on many levels: Emily is feminine, classic, simple, pretty, and strong. Emily is Number 1 among Gen Z names. It also has those nice literary namesakes, like Emily Dickinson and Emily Brontë.
  4. Lewis

    • Origin:

      English variation of Louis

    • Meaning:

      "renowned warrior"

    • Description:

      Lewis is the best spelling to choose if you want this pronounced with the S. It was a Top 100 name in the US from 1880 to 1930, reaching Number 30 in 1880 and while it has declined in use, it has remained in the Top 1000 since stats began.
  5. Lincoln

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "town by the pool"

    • Description:

      Lincoln cracked the Top 50 for boys' names for the first time in 2016, more than 150 years after the death of its most famous bearer. This is especially remarkable because, as crazy as it seems now, Lincoln was deeply out of fashion as recently as the late 90s, consistently hovering near the bottom of the Top 1000.
  6. Hayden

    • Origin:

      English place name

    • Meaning:

      "hay valley"

    • Description:

      Hayden – a formerly obscure name that's risen to huge popularity – has dipped in this year's ratings. Though Hayden is among the most distinctive of the bunch, it gets lost in the crowd of Jaidens, Bradens, Aidans, and endless variations. Associated with Hayden Christensen, of Star Wars fame.
  7. Matthew

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      Matthew was the third most popular boys' name in America throughout the 1980s and '90s, and is still one of the top boy names starting with M. The New Testament Matthew is the epitome of the fashionable classic—safe and sturdy, yet with a more engaging personality than John or William.
  8. Riley

    • Origin:

      English, Irish

    • Meaning:

      "rye clearing; courageous"

    • Description:

      Riley -- one of the most popular unisex names -- is trendier now for girls though for boys it's a classic, ALWAYS ranking in the US Top 1000.
  9. Alana

    • Origin:

      Feminization of Alan, Irish; variation of Ilana, Hebrew; Gaelic; Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "handsome, rock; oak tree; child; awakening"

    • Description:

      Alana, in all its various spellings, was at one time reserved for daughters of dads named Alan, but is now much more widespread. It came into prominence via model/actress/celeb spouse Alana Hamilton Stewart.
  10. Cody

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "helpful, pillow"

    • Description:

      In the early 1990s, Cody was in the Top 25 most popular boys' names in the USA; but it has been in decline since then. It retains a greater degree of popularity in the UK, however. Cody might be short for Dakota but despite its nickname feeling, it's a name of its own.
  11. Blair

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "dweller on the plain"

    • Description:

      One of the first generation of cool surname names, now largely used for girls in the US, but still popular for boys in its native Scotland. A prominent association for Brits is former prime minister Tony Blair, who was leader at the time of the Iraq War.
  12. Taryn

    • Origin:

      Irish, variation of Tara

    • Meaning:

      "rocky hill"

    • Description:

      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 daughter's name, at which point it gained a short spurt of popularity. Taryn returned to the Top 1000 in 1974, peaking in the 1980s, and has remained on the list ever since.
  13. Nikita

    • Origin:

      Russian or Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "victor; house"

    • Description:

      Nikita – a masculine Russian name deriving from the Greek name Niketas, meaning "victory" – has come a long way from portly post-Stalin Soviet leader Khrushchev to the female spy/assassin in the movie and TV series La Femme Nikita.
  14. Corey

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "from the hollow"

    • Description:

      Former teen idol name, now middle-aged. This name has been on a steady decline since the early-1990s.
  15. Tiana

    • Origin:

      Slavic

    • Meaning:

      "fairy queen"

    • Description:

      Tiana gained a lot of popularity after Disney bestowed this pretty name upon its first African-American princess. Although it has declined in usage over recent years, Tiana’s connections to dainty Tatiana, Christiana and Bastiana should see it in continued usage for a while to come. Read more about Tiana and other Disney Princess Names in our featured blog.
  16. Maddie

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Madeline or Madison, English

    • Meaning:

      "woman from Magdala or son of Matthew"

    • Description:

      Britney Spears' little sister Jamie Lynn was one of the first to put this nickname on the birth certificate. Cute for a child, but we recommend giving her the option of the full name for later use.
  17. Alissa

    • Origin:

      Variation of Alyssa or Alice

    • Meaning:

      "noble"

    • Description:

      The entire congregation of Alissa-related names—from the classic Alice and Elise to newer forms like Alicia, Alyssa, and Elissa—have faded somewhat from their heyday in the late 20th century but maintain some appeal as a member of the popular class of girl names starting with A. Their major disadvantage is their similarity to each other and the resulting confusion.
  18. Cinnamon

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "spice name"

    • Description:

      A sweet and rare spice name, which made its first and only appearance on the US baby name charts in 1969 – the year Neil Young's song "Cinnamon Girl" was released.
  19. Jacinta

    • Origin:

      Spanish for Greek flower name

    • Meaning:

      "hyacinth"

    • Description:

      Jacinta, the Spanish word for hyacinth, is a lot softer and sweeter than the English version. The correct Spanish pronunciation is ha-SEEN-ta, though many English speakers would say ja-SIN-ta. Although the name is slightly different, Jacinta is largely associated at present with Australian-born actress Jacinda Barrett.
  20. Tianna

    • Description:

      Tianna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Tiana, which itself can be a short form of Christiana or Tatiana, or a feminine form of Tian (Chinese for 'heaven'). The name gained recognition in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s, reaching its peak popularity in the late 1990s. Tianna received additional cultural visibility through Disney's animated film 'The Princess and the Frog' (2009), which featured Princess Tiana as the main character. The name carries a melodic quality with its flowing vowels and has cross-cultural appeal. Parents might choose Tianna for its elegant sound, subtle spiritual connotations, or its blend of familiarity and distinctiveness.