Names that Peaked in 1991
- Ivette
Origin:
French variation of YvetteDescription:
Feels more modern than the Y version but also less authentic.
- 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.
- Kacey
Description:
Variation of CASEY or combination of initials K. and C. From the time when initial names seemed really neat. K. C.
- Martez
Origin:
Spanish, variation of MartinDescription:
Adds some spunk and Latin rhythm to mundane Martin.
- Kadeem
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"servant"Description:
Kadeem is a name made familiar by TV actor Kadeem Hardison, a fresher alternative to the better known Kareem.
- Ashleigh
- Anjelica
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"angelic"Description:
This spelling variation of Angelica was popularized by actress Anjelica Huston.
- Breanne
- 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.
- Keenen
Origin:
Variation of KeenanMeaning:
"ancient"Description:
Energetic name that's keen to please.
- Iesha
- Desean
- Chanelle
- Kelsi
- Symone
- Cayla
- Rayshawn
- Shaniqua
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Unfortunate name that's become a caricature, like Muffy, say, or Bruce.
- Codie
- Miriah