Writing Adolescent Fiction/Character names/Popular names in the U.S. in different years

Just as the teenage characters in your story are going to need names, so are the adult characters. Authors writing a character who was a teen in the 1960s, or who is in her seventies today, will likely want to use a name that can convincingly reflect the person's age and generation. Having the majority of characters born in a certain year given a name from that year's most popular list can add verisimilitude to the characters' generational identity. The reader will also be able to remember better which name attaches to which character if a character named Linda is in her sixties and a character named Dorothy is in her nineties, say, than if Linda is in her nineties and Dorothy is in her sixties. Most popular names for people living in the U.S. as of 1850 Girls' names Half of all women in 1850 had one of the 16 most common names. Mary Sarah Elizabeth Martha Margaret Nancy Ann Jane Eliza Susan Hannah Rebecca Caroline Ellen Harriet Louise Maria Julia Catherine Lucy Lydia Anna Emily Elizabeth Amanda Frances Sally Rachel Matilda Lucinda Emma Polly Phoebe Charlotte Betsey Bridget Sophia Francis Laura Ruth Emmeline Esther Amelia Isabella Fanny Abigail Barbara Rachael Josephine Susanna Mariah Alice Henrietta Margaret Adaline Helen Clarissa Betsy Almira Cynthia Eunice Olive Virginia Angeline Cornelia Harriet Mahala Abby Deborah Minerva Adeline Cath Elisa Lucretia Anne Eleanor Joanna Agnes Rosanna Clara Melissa Charity Amy Augusta Delia Isabel Christina Jemima Cordelia Barbary Melinda Delilah Other popular girls' names from that period. Abba Abiah Adelaide Adelia Alida Almeda Almina Alvira America Angelina Ann Annie Arabella Araminta Arminda Arvilla Asenath Aurelia Aurilla Bell Bethany Beth Beulah Biddy Bridges Calista Carolina Cecila Celestia Celia Charlotte Chloe Clarinda Clarisa Clementine Cynthia Darcy Delphine Desire Diantha Dinah Dolly Dorothea Drusilla Eda Electa Eleanor Ella Elvira Elza Emaline Emilie Eudora Eugenia Eve Eveline Fidelia Isabella Jeanette Joana Jodi Juana Judith Julianne Leah Lois Loisa Loretta Lorinda Louisiana Louiza Louvina Lucetta Magdalena Mahaley Malissa Minerva Marey Marietta Marilla Martha Margot May Medora Mehitable Melvina Myra Naoma Narcissa Octavia Onza Orpha Orvilla Pamelia Parnethia Parthena Parthenia Patience Patsey Patsy Pauline Percilla Permelia Persis Pheba Pheby Pheobe Philena Philinda Phillipa Phoebe Polley Priscilla Prudence Rachal Rebeca Rhody Roda Rosa Rose Rosella Rosetta Rosina Roxy Rutha Sabina Sabra Sabrina Salina Samantha Sarepta Sarrah Serena Sidra Sophiah Sophronia Susanah Swoop Syntha Tabitha Telitha Temperance Tennessee Thadine Thankful Thursey Tippins Tryphena Unice Unity Ursula Viola Wealthy Wilhelmina Zilpha Boys' names Half of all men in 1850 had one of the 16 most common names. John William James George Henry Thomas Charles Joseph Samuel David Robert Daniel Jacob Oliver Edward Peter Isaac Andrew Benjamin Francis Richard Lewis Albert Patrick Stephen Alexander Martin Hiram Alfred Jesse Frederick Franklin Levi Abraham Moses Nathan Edwin Jonathan Philip Joshua Jeremiah Elijah Adam Josiah Walter Hugh Aaron Allen Reuben Joel Solomon Eli Amos Augustus Nathaniel Silas Nicholas Calvin Abram Theodore Christopher Ira Christian Elisha Timothy Cyrus Horace Simon Asa Jackson Frank Nelson Rufus Leonard Washington Harrison Anthony Louis Milton Alonzo Arthur Noah Cornelius Caleb Ephraim Luther Mathew Warren Harvey Dennis Wesley Sylvester Gilbert Edmund Jefferson Lyman Enoch Wilson Perry Matthew Other popular boys' names from this period. Abel Abert Abijah Abner Absalom Addison Adelbert Adolphus Alanson Albion Alex Alford Almon Almond Alpheus Alva Alvin Amasa Ambrose Anderson Ansel Anson Antonio Aquilla Archibald Armstead Artemus Asahel Asbury Asher Ashley Atwell August Austin Baldwin Barnard Barney Bartlett Barton Baxter Benton Bernhard Berry Beverly Breneman Burton Butler Byron Calep Carlos Casper Caswell Cephas Chancy Chauncy Chester Cicero Clark Clarkson Clement Clinton Coleman Collins Columbus Conrad Constantine Crawford Damon Dan Danforth Davis Dayton Dempsey DeWitt Don Drury Dudley Dwight Early Eben Ebenezer Eden Edgar Edson Elbert Elbridge Elihu Eliphalet Elkanah Ellis Elnathan Emerson Enos Erastus Esau Ethan Eugene Evert Ezekiel Ezra Fayette Felix Ferdinand Fielding Fleming Fletcher Fountain Francisco Fred Frederich Freeman Gabriel Gardner German Gersham Gideon Giles Gilman Godfrey Granville Green Greenberry Gustavus Hamilton Hanson Harden Hardy Harlow Harmon Harris Hartwell Harvy Heman Henderson Hezekiah Hollis Horatio Hosea Hubbard Ichabod Isaiah Isham Israel Jabez Jaems Jarvis Jasper Jeptha Jessa Jessee Joab Job Johnson Jonah Jonas Jose Josephus Jotham Juan Judson Julius Laban Lafayette Lambert Larkin Lawrence Leander Lee Lemuel Leonidas Levy Linus Littleton Lorenzo Lorin Lowell Lowry Lucius Luke Lysander Madison Mahlon Major Manly Marcellus Marcus Marion Mark Mathena Matthias Melville Micajah Miles Milford Miller Mills Miner Morgan Morris Mortimer Munroe Napoleon Nehemiah Newton Niles Nimrod Noble Not Obadiah Obediah Olover Orange Orin Orrin Orson Orvil Orville Osborn Oscar Osker Otis Owen Pardon Patterson Paul Peleg Philander Philo Phineas Pierre Pinckney Pleasant Poebly Porter Ransom Reason Rice Richardson Right Riley Rollin Roswell Royal Sampson Sanford Schuyler Seaborn Seneca Seth Simeon Simpson Smith Soloman Solon Squire Stillman Story Sumner Sean Sylvanus Theophilus Thompson Thornton Tilman Tobias Truman Uriah Valentine Warner Watson Wellington Westley Willard Williams Willis Winfield Winslow Wyatt Zachariah Zebulon Zechariah Zenas Zephaniah Zimamon Born in the 1870's Girls’ names Mary Anna Elizabeth Emma Alice Edith Florence May Helen Katherine Grace Sarah Ella Clara Mabel Margaret Ida Jennie Lillian Annie Edna Gertrude Bertha Laura Minnie Blanche Bessie Elsie Emily Martha Nellie Marie Lillie Ethel Lulu Carrie Amelia Agnes Frances Harriet Louisa Maud Ada Lucy Rose Stella Pauline Rebecca Alma Belle Charlotte Dora Eleanor Esther Eva Fanny Ruth Sophia Olive Boys’ names William John Charles Harry James George Frank Robert Joseph Thomas Walter Edward Samuel Henry Arthur Albert Louis David Frederick Clarence Alexander Fred Howard Alfred Edwin Paul Ernest Jacob Ralph Leonard Oscar Andrew Carl Francis Harold Allen Herman Warren Benjamin Eugene Herbert Lewis Maurice Richard Clifford Earl/Earle Edgar Elmer Guy Isaac Leroy Stanley Aiden Born in the 1880's Girls' names Mary Anna Emma Elizabeth Margaret Minnie Ida Bertha Clara Alice Annie Florence Bessie Grace Ethel Sarah Ella Martha Nellie Mabel Laura Carrie Cora Helen Maude Lillian Gertrude Rose Edna Pearl Edith Jennie Hattie Mattie Eva Julia Myrtle Louise Lillie Jessie Frances Catherine Lula Lena Marie Ada Josephine Fannie Lucy Dora Agnes Maggie Blanche Katherine Elsie Nora Mamie Rosa Stella Daisy May Effie Mae Ellen Nettie Ruth Alma Della Lizzie Sadie Sallie Nancy Susie Maud Flora Irene Etta Katie Lydia Lottie Viola Caroline Addie Hazel Georgia Esther Mollie Olive Willie Harriet Emily Charlotte Amanda Kathryn Lulu Susan Kate Nannie Jane Amelia Boys' names John William James George Charles Frank Joseph Henry Robert Thomas Edward Harry Walter Arthur Fred Albert Samuel Clarence Louis David Joe Charlie Richard Ernest Roy Will Andrew Jesse Oscar Willie Daniel Benjamin Carl Sam Alfred Earl Peter Elmer Frederick Howard Lewis Ralph Herbert Paul Lee Tom Herman Martin Jacob Michael Jim Claude Ben Eugene Francis Grover Raymond Harvey Clyde Edwin Edgar Ed Lawrence Bert Chester Jack Otto Luther Charley Guy Floyd Ira Ray Hugh Isaac Oliver Patrick Homer Theodore Leonard Leo Alexander August Harold Allen Jessie Archie Philip Stephen Horace Marion Bernard Anthony Julius Warren Leroy Clifford Eddie Sidney Milton Born in the 1890's Girls' names Mary Anna Margaret Helen Elizabeth Ruth Florence Ethel Emma Marie Clara Bertha Minnie Bessie Alice Lillian Edna Grace Annie Mabel Ida Rose Hazel Gertrude Martha Pearl Frances Myrtle Edith Nellie Sarah Ella Eva Laura Elsie Louise Esther Catherine Agnes Carrie Lillie Mildred Gladys Irene Julia Hattie Cora Lena Josephine Mattie Jennie Jessie Maude Alma Mae Blanche Dorothy Ada Lucy Lula Mamie Fannie Stella Katherine Viola Ruby Dora Maggie Nora Rosa Beatrice Ellen Sadie Marion Willie Effie May Beulah Pauline Nettie Susie Della Marguerite Vera Daisy Lydia Virginia Olive Kathryn Evelyn Sallie Lizzie Lottie Emily Georgia Flora Nancy Katie Lucille Leona Boys' names John William James George Charles Joseph Frank Robert Edward Henry Harry Thomas Walter Arthur Fred Albert Clarence Willie Roy Louis Earl Paul Carl Ernest Samuel Richard Raymond Joe David Charlie Harold Ralph Howard Andrew Herbert Elmer Oscar Jesse Alfred Will Daniel Sam Leo Jack Lawrence Francis Benjamin Lee Eugene Herman Peter Frederick Floyd Michael Ray Lewis Claude Clyde Edwin Tom Martin Leonard Ben Chester Edgar Jim Harvey Russell Lester Clifford Luther Homer Jacob Leroy Otto Guy Lloyd Anthony Jessie Hugh Ed Bernard Theodore Stanley Eddie Patrick Philip Leon Archie Leslie Oliver Allen Alexander Dewey Ira Everett Norman Horace Victor Cecil Born 1900-1909 Girls' names Mary Helen Margaret Anna Ruth Elizabeth Dorothy Marie Florence Mildred Alice Ethel Lillian Gladys Edna Frances Rose Annie Grace Bertha Emma Bessie Clara Hazel Irene Gertrude Louise Catherine Martha Mabel Pearl Edith Esther Minnie Myrtle Ida Josephine Evelyn Elsie Eva Thelma Ruby Agnes Sarah Viola Nellie Beatrice Julia Laura Lillie Lucille Ella Virginia Mattie Pauline Carrie Alma Jessie Mae Lena Willie Katherine Blanche Hattie Marion Lucy Stella Mamie Vera Cora Fannie Eleanor Bernice Jennie Ann Leona Beulah Lula Rosa Ada Ellen Kathryn Maggie Doris Dora Betty Marguerite Violet Lois Daisy Anne Sadie Susie Nora Georgia Maude Marjorie Opal Hilda Velma Boys' names John William James George Charles Robert Joseph Frank Edward Thomas Henry Walter Harry Willie Arthur Albert Clarence Fred Harold Paul Raymond Richard Roy Joe Louis Carl Ralph Earl Jack Ernest David Samuel Howard Charlie Francis Herbert Lawrence Theodore Alfred Andrew Elmer Sam Eugene Leo Michael Lee Herman Anthony Daniel Leonard Floyd Donald Kenneth Jesse Russell Clyde Oscar Peter Lester Leroy Ray Stanley Clifford Lewis Benjamin Edwin Frederick Chester Claude Eddie Cecil Lloyd Jessie Martin Bernard Tom Will Norman Edgar Harvey Ben Homer Luther Leon Melvin Philip Johnnie Jim Milton Everett Allen Leslie Alvin Victor Marvin Stephen Alexander Jacob Hugh Patrick Born in the 1910's Girls' names Mary Helen Dorothy Margaret Ruth Mildred Anna Elizabeth Frances Virginia Marie Evelyn Alice Florence Lillian Rose Irene Louise Edna Catherine Gladys Ethel Josephine Ruby Martha Grace Hazel Thelma Lucille Edith Eleanor Doris Annie Pauline Gertrude Esther Betty Beatrice Marjorie Clara Emma Bernice Bertha Ann Jean Elsie Agnes Julia Lois Sarah Marion Katherine Eva Ida Bessie Pearl Anne Viola Myrtle Nellie Mabel Laura Kathryn Stella Vera Willie Jessie Jane Alma Minnie Sylvia Ella Lillie Rita Leona Barbara Vivian Lena Violet Lucy Jennie Genevieve Marguerite Charlotte Mattie Marian Blanche Mae Ellen Wilma Juanita Opal June Geraldine Beulah Velma Theresa Carrie Phyllis Maxine Boys' names John William James Robert Joseph George Charles Edward Frank Thomas Walter Harold Henry Paul Richard Raymond Albert Arthur Harry Donald Ralph Louis Jack Clarence Carl Willie Howard Fred David Kenneth Francis Roy Earl Joe Ernest Lawrence Stanley Anthony Eugene Samuel Herbert Alfred Leonard Michael Elmer Andrew Leo Bernard Norman Peter Russell Daniel Edwin Frederick Chester Herman Lloyd Melvin Lester Floyd Leroy Theodore Clifford Clyde Charlie Sam Woodrow Vincent Philip Marvin Ray Lewis Milton Benjamin Victor Vernon Gerald Jesse Martin Cecil Alvin Lee Willard Leon Oscar Glenn Edgar Gordon Stephen Harvey Sidney Claude Everett Arnold Morris Wilbur Warren Wayne Allen Homer Born in the 1920's Girls' names Mary Dorothy Helen Betty Margaret Ruth Virginia Doris Mildred Frances Elizabeth Evelyn Anna Marie Alice Jean Shirley Barbara Irene Marjorie Florence Lois Martha Rose Lillian Louise Catherine Ruby Eleanor Patricia Gladys Annie Josephine Thelma Edna Norma Pauline Lucille Edith Gloria Ethel Phyllis Grace Hazel June Bernice Marion Dolores Rita Lorraine Ann Esther Beatrice Juanita Clara Jane Geraldine Sarah Emma Joan Joyce Nancy Katherine Gertrude Elsie Julia Agnes Wilma Marian Bertha Eva Willie Audrey Theresa Vivian Wanda Laura Charlotte Ida Elaine Anne Marilyn Kathryn Maxine Kathleen Viola Pearl Vera Bessie Myrtle Alma Beverly Violet Nellie Ella Lillie Jessie Jeanne Eileen Ellen Boys' names Robert John James William Charles George Joseph Richard Edward Donald Thomas Frank Harold Paul Raymond Walter Jack Henry Kenneth Arthur Albert David Harry Eugene Ralph Howard Carl Willie Louis Clarence Earl Roy Fred Joe Francis Lawrence Herbert Leonard Ernest Alfred Anthony Stanley Norman Gerald Daniel Samuel Bernard Billy Melvin Marvin Warren Michael Leroy Russell Leo Andrew Edwin Elmer Peter Floyd Lloyd Ray Frederick Theodore Clifford Vernon Herman Clyde Chester Philip Alvin Lester Wayne Vincent Gordon Leon Lewis Charlie Glenn Calvin Martin Milton Lee Jesse Dale Cecil Bill Harvey Roger Victor Benjamin Wallace Ronald Sam Allen Arnold Willard Gilbert Edgar Oscar Born in the 1930's Girls' names Mary Betty Barbara Shirley Patricia Dorothy Joan Margaret Nancy Helen Carol Joyce Doris Ruth Virginia Marilyn Elizabeth Jean Frances Beverly Lois Alice Donna Martha Dolores Janet Phyllis Norma Carolyn Evelyn Gloria Anna Marie Ann Mildred Rose Peggy Geraldine Catherine Judith Louise Janice Marjorie Annie Ruby Eleanor Jane Sandra Irene Wanda Elaine June Joanne Rita Florence Delores Lillian Marlene Edna Sarah Patsy Lorraine Thelma Josephine Juanita Bonnie Arlene Gladys Joann Sally Charlotte Kathleen Audrey Pauline Wilma Sylvia Theresa Jacqueline Clara Ethel Loretta Grace Sharon Edith Lucille Emma Bernice Marion Linda Jo Anne Hazel Roberta Carole Darlene Esther Katherine Ellen Laura Julie Jaime Boys' names Robert James John William Richard Charles Donald George Thomas Joseph David Edward Ronald Paul Kenneth Frank Raymond Jack Harold Billy Gerald Walter Jerry Joe Eugene Henry Bobby Arthur Carl Larry Ralph Albert Willie Fred Michael Lawrence Harry Howard Roy Norman Roger Daniel Louis Earl Gary Clarence Anthony Francis Wayne Marvin Ernest Leonard Herbert Melvin Stanley Leroy Don Peter Jimmy Alfred Dale Bill Samuel Bernard Ray Gene Philip Russell Frederick Franklin Dennis Douglas Jimmie Gordon Andrew Theodore Floyd Johnny Allen Glenn Bryce Edwin Lee Lloyd Bob Clifford Leon Leo Clyde Eddie Vernon Martin Alvin Jim Herman Lewis Harvey Tommy Vincent Charlie Born in the 1940's Girls' names Mary Linda Barbara Patricia Carol Sandra Nancy Sharon Judith Susan Betty Carolyn Margaret Shirley Judy Karen Donna Kathleen Joyce Dorothy Janet Diane Janice Joan Elizabeth Brenda Gloria Virginia Marilyn Martha Beverly Helen Bonnie Ruth Frances Jeann Ann Phyllis Pamela Jane Alice Peggy Cheryl Doris Catherine Elaine Cynthia Marie Lois Connie Christine Diana Gail Joanne Rose Wanda Carole Rita Charlotte Jo Evelyn Geraldine Jacqueline Ellen Sally Rebecca Kathryn Deborah Norma Suzanne Anna Sue Darlene Patsy Joann Sarah Katherine Paula Annie Louise Roberta Sylvia Anne Theresa Sheila Maria Laura Kathy Eileen Marcia Rosemary Glenda Dolores Mildred Lorraine Marjorie Sherry Kay Anita Dianne Boys' names James Robert John William Richard David Charles Thomas Michael Ronald Larry Donald Joseph Gary George Kenneth Paul Edward Jerry Dennis Frank Daniel Raymond Roger Stephen Gerald Walter Harold Steven Douglas Lawrence Terry Wayne Arthur Jack Daimon Carl Henry Willie Bruce Joe Peter Billy Roy Ralph Anthony Jimmy Albert Bobby Eugene Johnny Fred Harry Howard Mark Alan Louis Philip Patrick Dale Danny Stanley Leonard Timothy Gregory Samuel Ronnie Norman Ernest Russell Francis Melvin Earl Frederick Allen Bill Tommy Phillip Marvin Steve Don Barry Clarence Glenn Jim Eddie Mike Andrew Jeffrey Leroy Alfred Martin Lee Tom Ray Herbert Gene Bernard Theodore Curtis Keith Born in the 1950's Girls' names Mary Linda Patricia Susan Deborah Barbara Debra Karen Nancy Donna Cynthia Sandra Pamela Sharon Kathleen Carol Diane Brenda Cheryl Janet Elizabeth Kathy Margaret Janice Carolyn Denise Judy Rebecca Joyce Teresa Christine Catherine Shirley Judith Betty Beverly Lisa Laura Theresa Connie Ann Julie Gloria Gail Joan Paula Peggy Cindy Martha Bonnie Jane Cathy Robin Debbie Diana Marilyn Kathryn Dorothy Wanda Jean Vicki Sheila Virginia Sherry Katherine Rose Lynn Jo Ruth Maria Darlene Jacqueline Rita Rhonda Phyllis Helen Vickie Kim Lori Ellen Elaine Joanne Anne Valerie Alice Frances Suzanne Marie Victoria Kimberly Anita Laurie Michelle Sally Terri Marcia Terry Jennifer Leslie Doris Boys' names James Michael Robert John David William Richard Thomas Mark Charles Steven Gary Joseph Donald Ronald Kenneth Paul Larry Daniel Stephen Dennis Timothy Edward Jeffrey George Gregory Kevin Douglas Terry Anthony Jerry Bruce Randy Brian Frank Scott Roger Raymond Peter Patrick Keith Lawrence Wayne Danny Alan Gerald Ricky Carl Christopher Dale Walter Craig Willie Johnny Arthur Steve Joe Randall Jack Russell Henry Harold Roy Andrew Philip Ralph Billy Glenn Stanley Jimmy Rodney Barry Samuel Eric Bobby Albert Philip Ronnie Martin Mike Eugene Louis Howard Allen Curtis Jeffrey Frederick Leonard Harry Micheal Tony Ernest Eddie Fred Darrell Jay Melvin Matthew Lee Vincent Born in the 1960's Girls' names Lisa Mary Susan Karen Kimberly Patricia Linda Donna Michelle Cynthia Sandra Deborah Tammy Pamela Lori Laura Elizabeth Julie Brenda Jennifer Barbara Angela Sharon Debra Teresa Nancy Christine Cheryl Denise Kelly Tina Kathleen Melissa Robin Amy Diane Dawn Carol Tracy Kathy Rebecca Theresa Kim Rhonda Stephanie Cindy Janet Wendy Maria Michele Jacqueline Debbie Margaret Paula Sherry Catherine Carolyn Laurie Sheila Ann Jill Connie Diana Terri Suzanne Andrea Beth Janie Valerie Renee Leslie Christina Gina Lynn Annette Cathy Katherine Judy Carla Anne Wanda Dana Joyce Regina Beverly Monica Bonnie Kathryn Anita Sarah Darlene Jane Sherri Martha Anna Colleen Vicki Tracey Judith Tamara Boys' names Michael David John James Robert Mark William Richard Thomas Jeffrey Steven Joseph Timothy Kevin Scott Brian Charles Paul Daniel Christopher Kenneth Anthony Gregory Ronald Donald Gary Stephen Eric Edward Douglas Todd Patrick George Keith Larry Matthew Terry Andrew Dennis Randy Jerry Peter Frank Craig Raymond Jeffery Bruce Rodney Mike Roger Tony Ricky Steve Jeff Troy Alan Carl Danny Russell Chris Bryan Gerald Wayne Joe Randall Lawrence Dale Philip Johnny Vincent Martin Bradley Billy Glenn Shawn Jonathan Jimmy Sean Curtis Barry Bobby Walter Jon Philip Samuel Jay Jason Dean Jose Tim Roy Willie Arthur Darryl Henry Darrell Allen Victor Harold Greg Other names used in the 1960's Bambi Barbie Bobbi Bunny Candy Honey Tami Tori Hippie names Girls' names America Amnesty Andromeda Aquaria Asia Astral Plane August Blossom Aura Aurora Autumn Autumn Flowers Bliss Blossom Blue Jay Bohdi Breeze Breezeann Butterfly Cannabis Canyon Celestial Celestial Butterfly Celtic Rain Chakra Charm Cherokee Cherub China China Rain China Rose Chrysalis Cloud Comet Cosmic Cosmic Liberty Cosmic River Coyote Crystal Dove Daisy Dakota Dancer Daydream Dazy Deja Desert Destiny Dezra Dharma Dolphin Dolphin Dreaming Dove Dream Dreamsong Dune Dusk Earth Echo Eclipse Euphony Evening Evening Cloud Evening Star Feelfree Flight Flow Flower Free Freedom Gaia Garcia Gemini God Goddess Gypsy Happi Happy Harmony Haze Heady Heart India Indica Jade Ja'far Jazzerus Joplin Journey Karma Kharma Leaf Leary Liberty Light Lotus Lotus Blossom Love Lovely Luna Mandala Manu Marley Meadow Miracle Miracle Moon Mirakel Mist Moon Moonbeam Moondance Moonjava Moonlight Moonshine Moonsong Moonstar Moon Unit Moon Willow Morning Moss Mountain Mountain Peace Nahi Natura Newera Ocean Ocean Lily Om Orion Orion Destiny Paisley Papers Paradise Patchouli Peace Peaceandlove Peaceful Peaceful Willow Perfecta Petal Phoenix Pony Promise Rain Raina Rainbow Rainbow Love Rain Dancer Rebel Revelation Revolution River Ryvre Sahara Sahara Sunshine Santana Sativa Saturn Seagull Dream Seashawna Season Seed Seneca September Sky Sequoiah Serene Shadow Sierra Sky Skye Smiley Snowphish Soul Sparrow Spirit Spring Star Starbright Starchild Stardust Starlight Starshine Strawberry Summer Summer Rain Sun Sunburst Suncloud Sunflower Sunray Sunrise Sunshine Sunstar Sweet Rain Tangerine Tangerine Dream Tao Tao Lynn Te Tempany Temple Sunrise Terra Tigerlily Timber Tranquilla Tree True Understanding Vaspera Virgo Vision Welcome Wildfire Wildwind Willow Wind Windsong Winter Woodstock Yukon Zen Zowie Zubnomia Boys' names America Amnesty Andromeda Aquarius Asia Belou Blaze Blue Bohdi Boo Breeze Buzz Byrd Cannabis Canyon Caribou Chakra Charm Che Chrysalis Cloud Cosmic Cosmic Liberty Cosmic River Cougar Coyote Crow Dakota Dancer Daydream Dezra Dharma Dolphin Dolphin Dreaming Doobie Dream Dreamsong Dude Dune Dusk Dweezil Dylan Eagle Earth Echo Eclipse Feelfree Flight Flow Flower Forest Free Freedom Ganja Garcia Gemini Gryphon Gypsy Happy Harmony Hawk Haze Heady Heart Honesty Indica Ja'far Jaguar Jazzerus Joplin Journey Karma Kharma Land Leaf Leary Lennon Liberty Light Little Flower Manu Marley Marx Meadow Miracle Mirakel Mist Molybdenous Oxide Mook Moon Moonjava Moonshine Moonstar Morning Moss Mountain Natura Night Nimbin Ocean Ocean Blue Om Orion Owl Papers Patchouli Peace Peaceful Peyote Phoenix Pony Promise Rainbow Rebel Reefer Revelation Revolution River Ryvre Saigon Santana Sativa Saturn Season Seed Seneca Sequoiah Shadow Sierra Sky Skye Skylark Snowphish Soul Sparrow Spirit Spring Star Starbright Starchild Stardust Starlight Starshine Storm Boy Summer Sunburst Suncloud Sundance Sunflower Sunray Sunrise Sunshine Sunstar Tao Te Tempest Temple Sunrise Tet Thunder Timber Toke Totem True Understanding Vietnam Virgo Vishnu Vision Welcome Wildfire Wildman Wildwind Willow Wind Windsong Winter Wolf Song Woodstock Yukon Zen Zephyr Ziggy Zowie Born in the 1970's Girls' names Jennifer Amy Melissa Michelle Kimberly Lisa Angela Heather Stephanie Nicole Jessica Elizabeth Rebecca Kelly Mary Christina Amanda Julie Sarah Laura Shannon Christine Tammy Tracy Karen Dawn Susan Andrea Tina Patricia Cynthia Lori Rachel April Maria Wendy Crystal Stacy Erin Jamie Carrie Tiffany Tara Sandra Monica Danielle Stacey Pamela Tonya Sara Michele Teresa Denise Jill Katherine Melanie Dana Holly Erica Brenda Deborah Tanya Sharon Donna Amber Emily Robin Linda Kathleen Leslie Christy Kristen Catherine Kristin Misty Barbara Heidi Nancy Cheryl Theresa Brandy Alicia Veronica Gina Jacqueline Rhonda Anna Renee Megan Tamara Melinda Kathryn Debra Sherry Allison Valerie Diana Paula Kristina Ann Boys' names Michael Christopher Jason David James John Robert Brian William Matthew Joseph Daniel Kevin Eric Jeffrey Richard Scott Mark Steven Thomas Timothy Anthony Charles Joshua Ryan Jeremy Paul Andrew Gregory Chad Kenneth Jonathan Stephen Shawn Aaron Adam Patrick Justin Sean Edward Todd Donald Ronald Benjamin Keith Bryan Gary Jose Nathan Douglas Nicholas Brandon George Travis Peter Craig Bradley Larry Dennis Shane Raymond Troy Jerry Samuel Frank Jesse Jeffery Juan Terry Corey Phillip Marcus Derek Rodney Joel Carlos Randy Jacob Jamie Tony Russell Brent Antonio Billy Derrick Kyle Erik Johnny Marc Carl Philip Roger Bobby Brett Danny Curtis Jon Vincent Cory Jimmy Born in the 1980's Girls' names Jessica Jennifer Amanda Ashley Sarah Stephanie Melissa Nicole Elizabeth Heather Tiffany Michelle Amber Megan Amy Rachel Kimberly Christina Lauren Crystal Brittany Rebecca Laura Danielle Emily Samantha Angela Erin Kelly Sara Lisa Katherine Andrea Jamie Mary Erica Courtney Kristen Shannon April Katie Lindsey Kristin Lindsay Christine Alicia Vanessa Maria Kathryn Allison Julie Anna Tara Kayla Natalie Victoria Monica Jacqueline Holly Kristina Patricia Cassandra Brandy Whitney Chelsea Brandi Catherine Cynthia Kathleen Veronica Leslie Natasha Krystal Stacy Diana Erika Dana Jenna Meghan Carrie Leah Melanie Brooke Karen Alexandra Valerie Caitlin Julia Alyssa Jasmine Hannah Stacey Brittney Susan Margaret Sandra Candice Latoya Bethany Misty Boys' names Alexander Michael Christopher Matthew Joshua David James Daniel Robert John Joseph Jason Justin Andrew Ryan William Brian Brandon Jonathan Nicholas Anthony Eric Adam Kevin Thomas Steven Timothy Richard Jeremy Jeffrey Kyle Benjamin Aaron Charles Mark Jacob Stephen Patrick Scott Nathan Paul Sean Travis Zachary Dustin Gregory Kenneth Jose Tyler Jesse Alexander Bryan Samuel Derek Bradley Chad Shawn Edward Jared Cody Jordan Peter Corey Keith Marcus Juan Donald Ronald Phillip George Cory Joel Shane Douglas Antonio Raymond Carlos Brett Gary Alex Nathaniel Craig Ian Luis Derrick Erik Casey Philip Frank Evan Gabriel Victor Vincent Larry Austin Brent Seth Wesley Dennis Todd Christian Born in the 1990's Girls' names Jessica Ashley Emily Sarah Samantha Amanda Brittany Elizabeth Taylor Megan Hannah Kayla Lauren Stephanie Rachel Jennifer Nicole Alexis Victoria Amber Alyssa Courtney Rebecca Danielle Jasmine Brianna Katherine Alexandra Madison Morgan Melissa Michelle Kelsey Chelsea Anna Kimberly Tiffany Olivia Mary Christina Allison Abigail Sara Shelby Heather Haley Maria Kaitlyn Laura Erin Andrea Natalie Jordan Brooke Julia Emma Vanessa Erica Sydney Kelly Kristen Katelyn Marissa Amy Crystal Paige Cassandra Gabrielle Katie Caitlin Lindsey Destiny Kathryn Jacqueline Shannon Jenna Angela Savannah Mariah Alexandria Sierra Alicia Briana Miranda Jamie Catherine Brittney Breanna Grace Monica Sabrina Madeline Caroline Molly Erika Mackenzie Leah Diana Whitney Cheyenne Boys' names Michael Christopher Matthew Joshua Jacob Nicholas Andrew Daniel Tyler Joseph Brandon David James Ryan John Zachary Justin William Anthony Robert Jonathan Austin Alexander Kyle Kevin Thomas Cody Jordan Eric Benjamin Aaron Christian Samuel Dylan Steven Brian Jose Timothy Nathan Adam Richard Patrick Charles Sean Jason Cameron Jeremy Mark Stephen Jesse Juan Alex Travis Jeffrey Ethan Caleb Luis Jared Logan Hunter Trevor Bryan Evan Paul Taylor Kenneth Connor Dustin Noah Carlos Devin Gabriel Ian Nathaniel Gregory Derek Corey Jesus Scott Bradley Dakota Antonio Marcus Blake Garrett Edward Luke Shawn Peter Seth Mitchell Adrian Victor Miguel Shane Chase Isaac Spencer Lucas Jack Other 1990's names Girls' names Aaisha Aalexus Aaliyah Akira Akyria Alanis Alayna Aleisha Alexa Alexxis Alia Alisha Aliya Aliyeh Alizabethe Allegra Allie Allysiah Alondra Alysia Alysiah Alysin Amberleigh Ambreen Amiracle Anissa Ann Marie Aracely Ariana Ariel Arizona Ashleigh Ashlyn Ashnica Ashtyn Aspyn Auburn Autumn Avery Bradleigh Braxton Bre'anna Brette Bria Brieannah Brielle Brionna Brooklyn Burgundy Cache Cadence Camary Cameo Caress Carlee Carley Carli Cayetlinne Cayla Cebryna Celine Celrai Cerrah Chanel Chaos Chardonnay Charisma Chasity Chassidy Chaylee Chelse Chelsy Cher Cherish Cheyanne Chloetene Chole Chyanna Chyna Ciara Cierra Claton Cobain Cyarah Dakota Dalice Darby Daria Darrington Dasia Davia Deasia Decade Deja Delaney Deleighla Denicy Derica Devin Diamond Diamonique Dillon Dionne Divine Dynasty Eleigha Elexus Emage Emagin Emalee Emilee Emilyn Emylina Eryah Erykah Espylacopa Essence Estephany Ferral Ferran Fiona Giselle Gracyn Greyson Haily Harmony Haven Hayleigh Heaven Heavenlee Heaven-Leigh Hedaya Hunter Ikea Image Imagine India Infiniti Iris Jaaliyahh Jabree Jacee Jacey Jaceya Jada Jade Jadyn Jadzia Jaedina Jaida Jaidyn Jailene Jailyn Jaisyn Jakajah Jamari Jamin Janae Jashly Jasleen Jaslynn Jayla Jaylene Jazlyn Jenicis Jenisee Jennese Jeovana Jesstine Jewel Jiana Joelynn Joita Jonathan Juleen Julissa Justice Kadeidra Kaela Kaelee Kahlia Kahmaria Kaile Kailey Kali Kalyn Karess Kariann Karisma Karissa Karizma Karsyn Karynne Kasandra Kateland Katelin Katia Katlynne Katterina Kayce Kayleah Kaylene Kayley Kayleigh Kayli Kaylii Kaylyn Kayricha Keely Keirsen Kejonna Kelleigh Kelli Kellianne Kenadi Kennedi Kennedy Khaytelynne Kheryna Kierra Kiersten Kiley Kimani Kimone Kinzie Kirra Klanisse Kora Koty Kreigh Kylea Kylene Laiandra Laikyn Laken Lakin Laurice Laurissa Laykin Layston Ledestiny Lexie Lexis Lexus Liliana Logan Lontierra Lynnsey Lynzie Macalah Macarena Macey Macon Madalyn Makayla Makaylee Makenna Marah Marina Marinda Mayra Mayte McKay McKayla McKenna Meghanna Mellanie Michaela Mikayla Millennium Mireya Monet Naquel Nashalie Nashaly Nathasha Nautica Nemesis Nia Nichelle Nirvana Now Olishia Paisley Pamelia Panda Paris Passion Payton Peighton Perla Peyton Precious Princess Qylci Raelene Rain Raina Raven Riley Romance Rosetta Roxana Roz'zhana Ryanne Rylee Saige Santeria Sarha Schuyler Selah Selena Selene Seles Sevannah Shae Shaela Shaelee Shaelyn Shakira Shanee Shanese Shania Shaniah Shannondoah Shantel Shavona Shawnee Shayla Shaylee Shelaine Sheligh Shiloh Shyann Si’aira Sienna Skiblu Skye Skylar Skyler Soprinna Starlyn Starr Surreal Syreni Talin Tamia Tanqueray Tapanga Taryn Tayla Taylor Ann Teryn Tessa Thea Tiana Tiara Ticia Timone Tori Traesha Trinity Trishawn Tristen Tronika Tyanna Tylar Tyler-Makenzie Tylor Tyra Valencia Valeria Vitalina Winter Winterlyn Xabrina Xena Yaileen Yanessa Yaritza Yasmine Yessenia Yessica Yoandra Yourshabel Zaria Zerine Zhoe Zoey Zoie Boys' names Adan Alen Amari Armani Arrick Baylor Bennett Bion Blaine Blakeleigh Blayd Braden Braeton Brandon Brannen Brannon Braxton Brayden Braylon Brayton Brennan Britton Bronzie Bryant Bryson Cade Cadin Caeden Camden Caughner Cayden Cayton Cerah Chance Chandler Chauncey Chayton Cheyenne Christion Clinton Cobain Coby Colbey Colby Colden Coleton Coley Colter Colton Conar Conner Conor Coty Coulter Coy Cristopher Cross Cullen Cameron cam Dacota Daikairi Dallin Danieko Darrion Data Davon Dawson Daylon Dayton DeAndre Delvin Denzel Deon Devante Dillian Dillon Djimon Donovan Dontavius Drake Draven Duevol Dyllan Emeri Emerie Garin Garren Garrit Gavin Germylun Glay Grayson Greyson Griffin Haden Haiden Hayden Hudson Ifenna Iris Irvin Isaak Isaias Issac Izic Jace Jade Jaden Jahkari Jahkarie Jakob Jalen Jamichael Jamiroquai Jarell Jareth Jarod Jaron Jarrett Jathan Javon Jaxsen Jayden Jaylen Jayston Jayvon Jerek Jerod Jeron Jerrell Jerrett Jerrod Jewell Jishuri JoDeCi Jonte Josiah Josue Jovany Julioze Justice Justyn Juwan Jyasi Kacey Kade Kadin Kaedon Kaelin Kahron Kai Kaleb Kamden Kanidre Karan Kasey Kaydon Kaylen Keandre Keanu Keaton Keelan Keenan Keetan Kellen Kendal Kendall Kendell Keon Khristian Kobe Kodee Kodi Kolby Kolton Konnor Kraig Kris Kross Kullen Kyler Kyron Lake Landon Layton Lecien Leighton Lochlyn Lukas Makenna Marsh McKay McKell McKenna Micah Myles Naisun Nash Nasir Naylor Nicoma Noe Nolan Notorious Oamar Odis Olajuwon Parker Payten Peyton Pierce Prince Quest Quinndon Quinten Race Rashaun Rayce Rayden Raymon Reamer Ridge Rory Ryker Sage Schylar Shace Shaine Shakur Shawn Michael Shelton Shiloh Shonnathan Skylar Skyler Taiwan Tarek Tarik Tarique Tarren Tason Tatum Tavares Tavaris Tavon Tay Tayler Taylor Scott Terik Terrell Terren Terron Tevin Tierre Tiger Tionne Torey Torin Tory Trace Tre Trent Trevyn Trey Tristian Tucker Tyee Tyger Tylan Tylor Tynan Tyree Tyrel Tyrene Tyron Tyson Tyzea Uriel Uzziel Viagra Vicente Victorious Xander Zachary Taylor Zacherie Zack Zackary Lee Zade Zak Zeejay Zhaine Born 2000–2009 Girls' names Emily Madison Emma Olivia Hannah Abigail Isabella Samantha Elizabeth Ashley Alexis Sarah Sophia Beatrice Alyssa Grace Ava Taylor Brianna Lauren Chloe Natalie Kayla Jessica Anna Victoria Mia Hailey Sydney Jasmine Julia Morgan Destiny Rachel Ella Kaitlyn Megan Katherine Savannah Jennifer Alexandra Allison Haley Maria Kaylee Lily Makayla Brooke Nicole Mackenzie Addison Stephanie Lillian Andrea Zoe Faith Kimberly Madeline Alexa Katelyn Gabriella Gabrielle Trinity Amanda Kylie Mary Paige Riley Leah Jenna Sara Rebecca Michelle Sofia Vanessa Jordan Angelina Caroline Avery Audrey Evelyn Maya Claire Autumn Jocelyn Ariana Nevaeh Arianna Jada Bailey Brooklyn Aaliyah Amber Isabel Mariah Danielle Melanie Sierra Erin Molly Amelia Boys' names Jacob Michael Joshua Matthew Daniel Christopher Andrew Ethan Joseph William Anthony David Alexander Nicholas Ryan Tyler James John Jonathan Noah Brandon Christian Dylan Samuel Benjamin Nathan Zachary Logan Justin Gabriel Jose Austin Kevin Elijah Caleb Robert Thomas Jordan Cameron Jack Hunter Jackson Angel Isaiah Evan Isaac Luke Mason Jason Jayden 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