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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.

Dimitri

Meaning: follower of Demeter

Origin:Russian from Greek Demetrius
192
Dion

Meaning: child of heaven and earth

Origin:Diminutive of Dionysius, Greek
207
Tristan

Meaning: noise or sorrowful

Origin:Celtic
275
Boaz

Meaning: swiftness

Origin:Hebrew
334
Azriel

Meaning: God is my help

Origin:Hebrew
96
Cedric

Meaning: bounty

Origin:Celtic
127
Santiago

Meaning: Saint James

Origin:Place-name or Latin
497
Casimir

Meaning: destroyer of peace

Origin:Polish, Slavic
108
Adonis

Meaning: lord

Origin:Greek, from Semitic Adonai
313
Eros

Meaning: desire

Origin:Greek
445
Achilles

Meaning: thin-lipped

Origin:Greek
632
Phineas

Meaning: the Nubian

Origin:English, Egyptian
196
Reuben

Meaning: behold, a son

Origin:Hebrew
90
Osiris

Meaning: with strong eyesight

Origin:Egyptian
407
Darcy

Meaning: from Arcy

Origin:English from French, d'Arcy
727
Sirius

Meaning: burning

Origin:Latin from Greek
434
Valentine

Meaning: strength, health

Origin:Latin
541
Nero

Meaning: stern

Origin:Latin
282
Rafe

Meaning: wolf-counsel

Origin:Variation of Ralph
415
Zion

Meaning: highest point

Origin:Hebrew
488