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SSA Top 1000: Girl Names Ranked #1000
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Carroll
Anglicized variation of Irish Cearbhall
"hacking with a weapon"
This name was consistently in the boys' Top 200 until WW2. It's a name with so many dimensions to it: the hyper-masculine meaning, the surname-as-firstname trendiness, and the softer sound and…
Ceola
Ceola is a rare feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from Old English or Germanic elements. One theory suggests it may be related to the Old English word 'ceol,' meaning 'ship' or…
Charla
English feminization of Charles, German and French
"free man"
Charlotte is a Top 10 name now and Charlie is hugely popular for both girls and boys, along with Charlee, Charli, Charleigh, and Charley for girls. So why does Charla have none of this fashion power?…
Constance
English version of Latin Constantia
"steadfastness"
Constance is one of the more subtle of the virtue baby names , but still has quite a prim and proper image. One impediment to its revival has been the decidedly dated nickname Connie, though modern…
Consuelo
Spanish from Latin
"she who brings consolation"
Consuelo is a chic, highly sophisticated Spanish name that works well with Anglo surnames. It was regularly on the U.S. popularity list through 1983, reaching as high as Number 339 in 1930. The name…
Danyel
Danyel is an alternate spelling of Daniel, a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning "God is my judge." This variation maintains the biblical significance of the original while offering a…
Dee
English diminutive of any girl name that starts with D
Dee is a slight midcentury nickname that might be short for Deanna or Denise, but might be too slight for today's strong, independent female.
Delpha
Delpha is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the ancient city of Delphi, which was considered the center of the world in Greek mythology and home to the famous Oracle of Delphi. The…
Drema
Drema is an uncommon feminine name with American roots, possibly derived as a variation of 'Drema' or 'Dreama.' The name evokes a sense of dreams and aspiration. While not widely used, it gained…
Edrie
Short form of Edris, Welsh; Arabic
"lord; studious"
Edris was used occasionally for baby girl 100 years ago, but one can't help but wonder whether those girls might really have been named Edie but with bad handwriting. Edrie is cute, though, and…
Elois
Elois is a feminine name with French origins, likely a variant of Eloise or Heloise, which derives from the Germanic name 'Helewidis,' composed of elements meaning 'healthy' or 'whole' and 'wide.'…
Emmer
Emmer is a feminine name with Germanic and Hebrew influences. It may have originated as a variant of Emma, derived from the Germanic element 'ermen' meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. Alternatively,…
Erie
American place-name
One of the Great Lakes and a city next to it, named after a Native American people. This name swings between being more popular for boys and girls, but is currently rare for both. It could also be…
Erlene
Erlene is a feminine name with Germanic roots, possibly derived from elements meaning 'noble' or 'honorable.' It may also be considered a variation of Arlene or Earlene, with the latter being a…
Estefani
Estefani is a feminine name that represents a Hispanic variation of Stephanie, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Stephanos meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' This melodic name gained popularity…
Euna
Cherokee
"waterfall"
Ferne
Ferne is a feminine name with nature-inspired origins, derived from the Old English word for the fern plant. This elegant, somewhat vintage name evokes images of woodland greenery and natural beauty.…
Flonnie
Flonnie is a rare feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a variation of Flora or Florence, or derived from an old surname. It emerged in the early 20th century in the United States,…
Florance
Florance is a variant spelling of Florence, a feminine name with Latin origins meaning 'flourishing' or 'prosperous.' This alternative spelling maintains the elegant sound of the original while…
Gail
Hebrew, short form of Abigail
"my father rejoices"
Gail was a mid-twentieth century favorite, which has been far surpassed by its original form, Abigail and nickname Abby. Spelling variations include Gale and Gayle, the latter represented by TV…