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Names That Were Used Too Much in 2014

ultracrepidarian
By ultracrepidarian
Updated Fri Dec 25 2015
Names that were given to less than 100 babies in 2014, but that's still not enough. Tried to stay away from kreaytivve spellings unless they just really irritated me.
  1. Ayn

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "grace"

    • Description:

      Ayn is a nonconformist name associated with controversial Russian-born writer and philosopher Ayn Rand, (born Alisa) author of The Fountainhead, who adopted it when she moved to the US in 1926.
  2. Beyonca

    • Description:

      Beyonca is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Beyonce, which gained recognition through the famous American singer Beyoncé Knowles. The name Beyoncé originated as a surname in the singer's mother's family, reportedly derived from the French surname 'Beyince.' As a given name, Beyonca emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s as the singer rose to fame, first with Destiny's Child and then as a solo artist. While relatively uncommon, it represents a trend of names inspired by celebrities. The alternative spelling with 'a' instead of 'é' may have developed to simplify pronunciation or spelling while maintaining the association with the celebrated performer.

  3. Cortland

    • Description:

      Cortland is an uncommon feminine name with English origins, though it is more frequently used as a surname or place name. Derived from the Old French 'court' (short) and 'land,' it literally means 'short land' or refers to a court land. The name gained some recognition through the Cortland apple variety, lending it natural and fresh associations. As a first name for girls, Cortland offers a distinctive yet subtly sophisticated choice with its soft ending and strong beginning. Its rarity makes it appealing to parents seeking an unconventional name with historical roots and a modern, unisex quality, though it remains well outside the popular rankings in most countries.
  4. Coy
    • Decker
      • Dynesty
        • English
          • Epic
            • Goodness
              • Harlequinn
                • Knowledge
                  • Pistol

                    • Origin:

                      Word name

                    • Description:

                      Pistol is one of the new names that entered the lexicon in the US in 2013, when it was given to nine babies of each gender, though last year that number was down to zero. One of the new class of names with an unfortunately violent image.
                  • Southern
                    • Special
                      • Yunique