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Fastest-Rising Names on Nameberry

The fastest-rising names on our website are ones that have seen a significant rise in views over the last year. They're not necessarily the most-viewed names on the site (although they can be), but they give a glimpse of what's growing on readers' minds. They're also a rich source of inspiration, if you're looking for fresh, underused options. Rapidly-climbing names include rarities from mythology, like Achilles and Nyx; unusual biblical names like Ephraim and Jerusha; and classy vintage names like Maude and Rupert.

Moss

Meaning: descendant of Moses

Origin:English
533
Art

Meaning: noble one; bear man

Origin:Diminutive of Arthur
538
Wyatt

Meaning: brave in war

Origin:English surname
167
Origin:Animal name
336
Wolf

Meaning: traveling wolf

Origin:Animal name or diminutive of Wolfgang, German
382
Jake

Meaning: supplanter

Origin:Hebrew, diminutive of Jacob
151
Dean

Meaning: church official

Origin:English
269
Rhodes

Meaning: where roses grow

Origin:Greek
309
Hale

Meaning: someone who lives in a hollow

Origin:English
433
Vance

Meaning: someone who lives near marshland

Origin:English and Irish
480
Rip

Meaning: strength, might

Origin:Dutch
741
Clive

Meaning: lives near a high cliff

Origin:English
758
Zayd

Meaning: increase, growth

Origin:Arabic
807
Moses

Meaning: delivered from the water

Origin:Egyptian
817
Kian The meaning of Kian is 'King'. It is an angl...
Origin:Irish, variation of Cian
327
Lars

Meaning: crowned with laurel

Origin:Scandinavian from Latin Laurentius
357
Lev

Meaning: heart; lion

Origin:Hebrew, Russian
188
Wells

Meaning: spring

Origin:Surname from place name
139
Leif

Meaning: heir, descendant

Origin:Scandinavian
201
Dion

Meaning: child of heaven and earth

Origin:Diminutive of Dionysius, Greek
207