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Southern Millennial Baby Names

  1. Cheyenne

    • Origin:

      Sioux

    • Meaning:

      "people of a different language"

    • Description:

      The name of a courageous tribe, Cheyenne became quite popular in the 1990s, inspiring a wide range of spelling variations—Shyanne is one example that's still on the rise.
  2. Mikaela

    • Origin:

      Swedish and Finnish variation of Michaela, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "who is like God"

    • Description:

      Variation of Michaela often used in Scandinavian countries. Oscar-winning actress Mikey Madison's formal name is Mkaela, spelled this way. Mikaela is a Top 20 name in Puerto Rico.
  3. Garrison

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "son of Garret"

    • Description:

      As Harrison is to Harry, Garrison is to Gary: both of the longer versions sound more modern and appealing. NPR's Prairie Home Companion's Garrison Keillor was born Gary.
  4. Devonte

    • Description:

      Devonte is a modern American name with African-American origins, created as a variant of Devon or DeVon. The distinctive ending gives it a more melodic quality while maintaining its strong masculine sound. The name gained popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s, particularly within African-American communities. While not among the top-ranked names nationally, Devonte has maintained a steady presence in naming patterns. It carries connotations of uniqueness and individuality, often associated with creativity and personal expression. Some notable namesakes include athletes and musicians who have helped familiarize the name in popular culture.
  5. Tawny

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "golden brown"

    • Description:

      Y-ending color adjectives like Tawny and Rusty are nowhere near as stylish as the more sophisticated Lilacs and Violets.
  6. Coleman

    • Origin:

      English and Irish

    • Meaning:

      "little dove"

    • Description:

      The name of three hundred saints, a mustard, and your own baby boy. Coleman was off the US Top 1000 list for much of the 1960s and 1970s, but it was a mainstay before and has been for most years since. It could be an interesting way to honor a Colin or Cole.
  7. Caitlyn

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Caitlin

    • Description:

      Caitlyn is following all variations on the Irish classic Caitlin down the US baby name charts, following decades of popular usage. The original Anglicized form Kathleen is now starting to feel fresher than these more modern forms.
  8. Breanna

    • Origin:

      Variation of Brianna, English

    • Meaning:

      "strong, virtuous and honorable"

    • Description:

      The further you move away from the original Briana, the feminine form of Brian first used by Edmund Spenser in The Faerie Queen, the more invented and less authentic you get. But many parents want the distance from Brian as Breanna -- or Breana or Breeanna or any of the other variations -- feels more like its own name.
  9. Kimber

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Kimberley

    • Description:

      This diminutive of Kimberley is gaining momentum as a standalone name. For our part, we're stumped by its rise.
  10. Paxton

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "peace town"

    • Description:

      Set apart from other once-male-only surnames because of its peaceful element. This is one of the newest and trendiest names that mean peace.
  11. Kaitlin

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Caitlin

    • Description:

      Kaitlin is a variation of Caitlin that's on a steep decline; it dropped out of the Top 1000 in 2013, after more than three decades on the list.
  12. Meagan

    • Origin:

      Welsh diminutive of Margaret

    • Meaning:

      "pearl"

    • Description:

      The many spellings of Meagan each seem to suggest a different pronunciation. This one suggests Reagan or the pronunciation MAY-gan.
  13. Tamia

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Variation of Tamara, popularized by Canadian singer Tamia.
  14. Catelynn

    • Description:

      Catelynn is a modern feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Caitlin, which itself derives from the Irish name Caitlín, a form of Katherine. This particular spelling gained recognition in the United States through media exposure, notably through reality television personality Catelynn Lowell. The name reached its peak popularity in the early 2000s, appealing to parents seeking familiar sounds with distinctive spellings. Catelynn carries the same elegance as its traditional counterparts while offering a contemporary twist. The name balances familiarity with uniqueness, as its sound is recognizable while its specific spelling sets it apart from the more common Caitlin, Katelyn, or Kaitlyn variations.

  15. Chael

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