Names that Peaked in 1991
- Dijon
Origin:
French place-nameDescription:
Dijon is the capital city of the Burgundy region of eastern France, famed for its wine and yes, its mustard. As a first name, it's been brought to wider attention by a few prominent musicians and could grow in use.
- Kadeem
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"servant"Description:
Kadeem is a name made familiar by TV actor Kadeem Hardison, a fresher alternative to the better known Kareem.
- Nikko
Origin:
Diminutive of NicholasMeaning:
"victory of the people"Description:
Nico is a fun and lively nickname, full of charm, and suitable both as a full name and a short form. Nikko is a unique spelling that currently sits just outside of the US Top 1000.
- Ashleigh
- Martez
Origin:
Spanish, variation of MartinDescription:
Adds some spunk and Latin rhythm to mundane Martin.
- Keifer
Origin:
Spelling variation of Kiefer, GermanMeaning:
"barrel maker; pine"Description:
This name's existence is all about Kiefer Sutherland, who spells his name i before e.
- Symone
- Anjelica
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"angelic"Description:
This spelling variation of Angelica was popularized by actress Anjelica Huston.
- Jordon
- Shaniqua
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Unfortunate name that's become a caricature, like Muffy, say, or Bruce.
- Chanelle
- Cayla
- Kirstie
Origin:
Anglicization of Ciorstag, the Gaelic nickname for Christine, or short form of KirstenDescription:
Actress Kirstie Alley popularized this short form that's been off the popularity register for a decade.
- Breanne
- Keenen
Origin:
Variation of KeenanMeaning:
"ancient"Description:
Energetic name that's keen to please.
- Codie
- Shelbi
- Laquan
- Desean
- Miriah