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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.

Hank

Meaning: estate ruler

Origin:Diminutive of Henry, German
492
Ned

Meaning: wealthy guardian

Origin:English, diminutive of Edward
585
Origin:Diminutive of Harold and Henry
603
Zion

Meaning: highest point

Origin:Hebrew
488
Zair Zair is a masculine name of Islamic and Bibl...
Origin:Biblical place-name
3319
Grey The name Grey refers to 'gray-haired' and is...
Origin:Color name
347
Drake

Meaning: dragon; or, male duck

Origin:English word name
625
Sky The name Sky is derived from Scandinavian or...
Origin:Nature name
702
Ren

Meaning: water lily; lotus

Origin:Diminutive of Rene or Japanese
250
Ira

Meaning: watchful one

Origin:Hebrew
259
Ryan

Meaning: little king

Origin:Irish
396
Lane

Meaning: a small roadway or path

Origin:English
427
Clark

Meaning: scribe, secretary, cleric, scholar, clerk

Origin:English
244
Rex

Meaning: king

Origin:Latin
323
Lou

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:Diminutive of Louis or Lewis, French and German
2021
Drew

Meaning: strong and manly

Origin:Diminutive of Andrew
423
Wynn

Meaning: fair, blessed

Origin:Welsh
1600
Dove

Meaning: dove, a bird

Origin:Color and nature name
2736
Rome The name Rome is of Latin origin. This name ...
Origin:Place name
793
Zen

Meaning: meditation

Origin:Japanese
647