Names that Peaked in 1991

  1. Dijon
    • Origin:

      French place-name
    • Description:

      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.
  2. Kadeem
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "servant"
    • Description:

      Kadeem is a name made familiar by TV actor Kadeem Hardison, a fresher alternative to the better known Kareem.
  3. Nikko
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Nicholas
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  4. Ashleigh
    • Martez
      • Origin:

        Spanish, variation of Martin
      • Description:

        Adds some spunk and Latin rhythm to mundane Martin.
    • Keifer
      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Kiefer, German
      • Meaning:

        "barrel maker; pine"
      • Description:

        This name's existence is all about Kiefer Sutherland, who spells his name i before e.
    • Symone
      • Anjelica
        • Origin:

          Latin
        • Meaning:

          "angelic"
        • Description:

          This spelling variation of Angelica was popularized by actress Anjelica Huston.
      • Jordon
        • Shaniqua
          • Origin:

            Modern invented name
          • Description:

            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 Kirsten
              • Description:

                Actress Kirstie Alley popularized this short form that's been off the popularity register for a decade.
            • Breanne
              • Keenen
                • Origin:

                  Variation of Keenan
                • Meaning:

                  "ancient"
                • Description:

                  Energetic name that's keen to please.
              • Codie
                • Shelbi
                  • Laquan
                    • Desean
                      • Miriah