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I went through the top 500 girl names and found all the names that had no recorded use in the SSA data before 1970. I originally did it for a Sporcle quiz, but I thought you guys might find the data I collected interesting as well!
If you want to play the Sporcle quiz to see if you can guess the names before looking at them, the quiz is here: https://www.sporcle.com/games/Plattenum/brand-new-girl-names-usa
Here is the list of names, formatted as Rank, Name, and Debut Year in the SSA data:
34, Madison, 1975
54, Addison, 1980
61, Kinsley, 1978
69, Aaliyah, 1976
72, Brooklyn, 1972
87, Skylar, 1974
95, Nevaeh, 1997
96, Serenity, 1972
99, Everleigh, 2008
107, Rylee, 1980
115, Parker, 1977
116, Brielle, 1972
121, Arya, 1986
131, Elliana, 1986
132, Adalynn, 1996
133, Emersyn, 1998
138, Alaia, 1986
141, Mackenzie, 1973
150, River, 1988
152, Kehlani, 2015
159, Oaklynn, 2008
169, Amaya, 1972
170, Emerson, 1993
173, Alani, 1978
186, Khloe, 1989
190, Ryleigh, 1986
194, Zuri, 1974
195, Journee, 1986
196, Aspen, 1973
204, Brynlee, 1995
207, Saylor, 1992
218, Finley, 1989
222, Londyn, 1989
223, Kailani, 1980
229, Lennon, 1981
229, Presley, 1977
234, Milani, 1991
235, Jordyn, 1979
237, Aubree, 1972
240, Sawyer, 1986
247, Collins, 1982
253, Kaylani, 1987
261, Harlow, 2002
284, Wrenley, 2013
286, Teagan, 1979
290, Mckenna, 1971
297, Noa, 1970
314, Journey, 1981
320, Amari, 1980
325, Aitana, 1995
336, Dream, 1970
336, Nayeli, 1977
341, Cataleya, 2011
350, Briella, 1993
355, Mckenzie, 1975
358, Brooklynn, 1975
358, Gracelynn, 1995
365, Reign, 1996
366, Alayah, 1992
369, Ariyah, 1998
372, Logan, 1972
373, Amora, 1984
378, Aniyah, 1991
379, Izabella, 1997
392, Elle, 1977
393, Makayla, 1971
394, Alaya, 1979
394, Malani, 1977
397, Saige, 1984
398, Makenna, 1982
399, Remington, 1988
407, Anaya, 1978
423, Daleyza, 2012
425, Charli, 1975
427, Royalty, 2001
429, Amiyah, 1994
430, Nylah, 1992
431, Aylin, 1973
440, Mylah, 1993
442, Avianna, 1989
444, Armani, 1989
444, Carmyn, 1974
447, Rylie, 1983
451, Brinley, 1987
453, Salem, 1976
460, Ariah, 1991
464, Ailani, 1996
467, Oaklee, 1999
471, Haisley, 2002
475, Katalina, 1971
477, Zariah, 1992
478, Navy, 1985
479, Lorelai, 2001
484, Legacy, 1994
489, Yaretzi, 1998
491, Maddison, 1985
495, Itzel, 1977
496, Heaven, 1971
If you want to play the Sporcle quiz to see if you can guess the names before looking at them, the quiz is here: https://www.sporcle.com/games/Plattenum/brand-new-girl-names-usa
Here is the list of names, formatted as Rank, Name, and Debut Year in the SSA data:
34, Madison, 1975
54, Addison, 1980
61, Kinsley, 1978
69, Aaliyah, 1976
72, Brooklyn, 1972
87, Skylar, 1974
95, Nevaeh, 1997
96, Serenity, 1972
99, Everleigh, 2008
107, Rylee, 1980
115, Parker, 1977
116, Brielle, 1972
121, Arya, 1986
131, Elliana, 1986
132, Adalynn, 1996
133, Emersyn, 1998
138, Alaia, 1986
141, Mackenzie, 1973
150, River, 1988
152, Kehlani, 2015
159, Oaklynn, 2008
169, Amaya, 1972
170, Emerson, 1993
173, Alani, 1978
186, Khloe, 1989
190, Ryleigh, 1986
194, Zuri, 1974
195, Journee, 1986
196, Aspen, 1973
204, Brynlee, 1995
207, Saylor, 1992
218, Finley, 1989
222, Londyn, 1989
223, Kailani, 1980
229, Lennon, 1981
229, Presley, 1977
234, Milani, 1991
235, Jordyn, 1979
237, Aubree, 1972
240, Sawyer, 1986
247, Collins, 1982
253, Kaylani, 1987
261, Harlow, 2002
284, Wrenley, 2013
286, Teagan, 1979
290, Mckenna, 1971
297, Noa, 1970
314, Journey, 1981
320, Amari, 1980
325, Aitana, 1995
336, Dream, 1970
336, Nayeli, 1977
341, Cataleya, 2011
350, Briella, 1993
355, Mckenzie, 1975
358, Brooklynn, 1975
358, Gracelynn, 1995
365, Reign, 1996
366, Alayah, 1992
369, Ariyah, 1998
372, Logan, 1972
373, Amora, 1984
378, Aniyah, 1991
379, Izabella, 1997
392, Elle, 1977
393, Makayla, 1971
394, Alaya, 1979
394, Malani, 1977
397, Saige, 1984
398, Makenna, 1982
399, Remington, 1988
407, Anaya, 1978
423, Daleyza, 2012
425, Charli, 1975
427, Royalty, 2001
429, Amiyah, 1994
430, Nylah, 1992
431, Aylin, 1973
440, Mylah, 1993
442, Avianna, 1989
444, Armani, 1989
444, Carmyn, 1974
447, Rylie, 1983
451, Brinley, 1987
453, Salem, 1976
460, Ariah, 1991
464, Ailani, 1996
467, Oaklee, 1999
471, Haisley, 2002
475, Katalina, 1971
477, Zariah, 1992
478, Navy, 1985
479, Lorelai, 2001
484, Legacy, 1994
489, Yaretzi, 1998
491, Maddison, 1985
495, Itzel, 1977
496, Heaven, 1971
This message was edited 3/3/2024, 2:52 PM
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I like Itzel, Yaretzi, Briella, Avianna, Harlow, Zuri, Nayeli, Cataleya and Brielle, though not all of them are my typical cup of tea. I'm not so much a fan of all the adding 'lynn' and 'lee' to the end of random 1 syllable names and sounds, or the boys names on girls or the obvious surnames as first names or the krreighVIIItyvve spellings.
This message was edited 3/4/2024, 12:21 PM
So true!!
I wonder if spelling plays into it like Mackenzie versus McKenzie and Michaela versus Makayla
Mackenzie and Mckenzie are both on here, actually!
Wow! That's quite an undertaking.
I'm very surprised to see Elle on there, I didn't notice it's listed as "English (Modern)" until now. 😲
It's also the only name I really care about on this list.
I'm very surprised to see Elle on there, I didn't notice it's listed as "English (Modern)" until now. 😲
It's also the only name I really care about on this list.
Yes, I find it very strange Elle is such a modern name! It feels like it should be older, like Ella and Ellie.
You've been very busy, Rainya. Most of these "new" names aren't my style. I don't like misspellings, "youneek" spellings, y's that pop up out of nowhere, strange "ley" and "lynn" endings on words, boys names on girls etc... The following are some names I don't mind.
Addison - I like the sound of this name but wouldn't use it because of the disease by the same name.
Serenity - I like the meaning.
Alaia - I was a fan of the fashion designer Azzedine Alaia.
Mackenzie - better on a boy.
Amaya - soft and pretty
Zuri - lots of spunk
Finley - see Mackenzie
Lennon - I've grown to like this name but it took a long time.
Sawyer - see Mackenzie
Harlow - I prefer Marlowe but this is ok
Teagan - I can bear this one
Journey - At least it's spelled correctly.
Amari - a pleasant sound
Selah - like a gentle breeze on a hot day
Logan - see Mackenzie
Saige - one of the few "youneek" spellings I like. There are always exceptions to the rules.
Lorelai - I prefer Lorelei but the name is fine.
Legacy - this has a lovely sound to it.
Thank you for all of your hard work. It's much appreciated.
Addison - I like the sound of this name but wouldn't use it because of the disease by the same name.
Serenity - I like the meaning.
Alaia - I was a fan of the fashion designer Azzedine Alaia.
Mackenzie - better on a boy.
Amaya - soft and pretty
Zuri - lots of spunk
Finley - see Mackenzie
Lennon - I've grown to like this name but it took a long time.
Sawyer - see Mackenzie
Harlow - I prefer Marlowe but this is ok
Teagan - I can bear this one
Journey - At least it's spelled correctly.
Amari - a pleasant sound
Selah - like a gentle breeze on a hot day
Logan - see Mackenzie
Saige - one of the few "youneek" spellings I like. There are always exceptions to the rules.
Lorelai - I prefer Lorelei but the name is fine.
Legacy - this has a lovely sound to it.
Thank you for all of your hard work. It's much appreciated.
I also am not a huge fan of recent names for much of the same reasons! I think we have similar taste.
Also, Selah was supposed to be Reign, oopsies. I'll have to make that correction. Selah is a beautiful name, though.
Also, Selah was supposed to be Reign, oopsies. I'll have to make that correction. Selah is a beautiful name, though.
I have become addicted to those name quizzes!
I’ve been addicted for almost a year!