Female and male names most popular since 1880 - page 2.
Nancy
Classic French female given name meaning "grace".
Betty
English given name derived from Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath," and has been popular throughout history.
Karen
Feminine given name of English origin derived from the Old Norse word "kær," meaning "beloved" or "dear." Introduced by Hans Christian Andersen in his 19th-century Danish fairy tale "Karen og Anker," the name has since gained worldwide popularity, reflecting its wearer's inner beauty and resilience.
Jeffrey
English name derived from Geoffrey, ultimately of Germanic origin, meaning "spear-ready".
Jacob
Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter" or "held by the heel," with historical significance in Jewish and Christian traditions. It has been widely adopted globally and remains popular today.
Lisa
Italian name derived from 'Laetitia,' meaning happiness or joy.
Ryan
Irish male given name derived from the ancient name 'Rían', meaning 'little king'. It has been popular throughout history with notable bearers such as Ryan Gosling and Ryan Reynolds, and its popularity has grown since the mid-20th century.
Nicholas
Popular given name of Latin origin, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, which means "victory of the people.
Frank
Masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Germanic tribal name Franks. It means "free" or "bold". Notable historical figures include Charlemagne Frank, while literature features characters like Franz Kafka's Frank Kafka. Today, it remains popular in English-speaking countries due to its appealing and strong image.
Anna
Classic Latin-origin female name, derived from 'Annus' meaning 'year' or 'grace'.
Gary
English name derived from the Old French word "Gari", meaning "spear".
Eric
Male given name of Scandinavian origin, derived from Old Norse Eiríkr, meaning "eternally powerful" or "forever powerful".
Emily
English female given name derived from Aemilia meaning "rival" or "to excel", popularized during the Victorian era.
Sandra
Classic name of Spanish origin, derived from "sandia," meaning watermelon, first popularized in the mid-20th century and associated with the Greek goddess Aphrodite in some cultures.
Stephen
English name derived from the Greek 'Stephanos', meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. It has been widely used since its introduction by the Normans in 1066, popularized through Saint Stephen's martyrdom, and immortalized in literature like James Joyce's "Ulysses".
Jonathan
Jonathan is of Hebrew origin, meaning "God has heard" or "God gives".
Ashley
English name derived from 'ash tree clearing', originally used as a surname but now predominantly female.
Kimberly
American feminine name derived from combining 'Kim' and 'Berry', meaning 'from the woods'. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century, with notable bearers including Kimberly Guilfoyle and tennis player Kim Clijsters.
Ruth
Hebrew female given name meaning 'friend' or 'companion', popularized in the U.S. during the late 19th century.
Donna
Italian female given name derived from the Italian word for 'lady', carrying a sense of elegance and nobility.
Carol
Unisex English given name originating from the male name Caroline, itself derived from the Latin Carolus meaning 'strong' or 'freeholder'.
Michelle
Female name derived from French "Michel", meaning "who is like God?", and has been widely used across cultures since the Middle Ages. It gained popularity in North America during the mid-20th century as a feminine variation of Michael, and has been associated with notable figures such as Michelle Obama and Michelle Pfeiffer. The name conveys strength and positivity, embodying divine qualities like kindness and wisdom.
Larry
English masculine given name derived from Old English 'Lafric', meaning 'from the lawn' or 'from the meadow'.
Benjamin
Hebrew name that means "son of the right hand" or "favorite son".
Samuel
Hebrew name meaning "name of God", derived from the Hebrew word "shama" which means "to hear or listen".
Laura
Popular given name of Latin origin that means "laurel" or "bay laurel," derived from the Latin word "laurus." It gained popularity during the Middle Ages through Petrarch's sonnets about his love, Laura. Today, it remains widely used and has inspired variations like Lauren and Laurel.
Amanda
Feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'lovable' or 'worthy of love', first used as a female name in the 18th century.
Justin
Latin-origin male given name meaning "just" or "fair". It has been used throughout history by notable figures such as Saint Justin Martyr and Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, contributing to its enduring popularity.
Raymond
French-origin name derived from Raginald, meaning 'wise protection' or 'wise power.'
Scott
Scottish name derived from the Gaelic word "Sciathach", meaning "shadowy" or "dark". It has been used as both a surname and given name for centuries, with notable bearers including Sir Walter Scott and explorer Robert Falcon Scott. Today, it remains popular worldwide.
Brandon
English name derived from "brand", meaning "sword" or "fire". It originally referred to people living near burning flames or sword blades, later evolving to associate with locations rather than elements.
Melissa
Feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "honey bee" and associated with sweetness and beauty since ancient times.
Rebecca
The name Rebecca originates from Hebrew and signifies "to bind" or "to join together". It stems from the biblical figure Rebecca, Isaac's wife in the Old Testament, who demonstrated great faith and obedience throughout her life.
Emma
Popular female given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'whole' or 'universal', introduced to England during the Middle Ages through Emma of Normandy.
Henry
Classic Germanic name derived from Heinrich, meaning "home ruler" or "powerful homeowner," with notable bearers including King Henry VIII of England and industrialist Henry Ford.
Stephanie
Feminine given name of Greek origin that means 'crown' or 'garland', symbolizing victory or success, and remains popular worldwide.
Deborah
Hebrew name meaning "bee," inspired by the biblical prophetess and judge of ancient Israel.
Jack
English origin, derived from John, meaning "God is gracious." It was originally a nickname for someone with the qualities of a jack pulley.
Sharon
Feminine given name of Hebrew origin that means "plain" or "flat land," referring to the fertile plain of Sharon in Israel.
Alexander
Greek name meaning 'defender of mankind', popularized by Alexander the Great.