Fern
English
plant name
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299 names · US outside top 500 · 2025
Less common, by the numbers. These names have a recorded US rank outside the top 500 in 2025. Each card shows the year and whether its rank is for boys or girls. “Unique” doesn’t mean no one else has it.
How this list worksUS ranks are recorded separately for boys and girls. Each card shows the higher ranking available.
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English
plant name
Italian
God is gracious
English · Greek
circle of light
Croatian · Italian · Portuguese · Slovenian
pure, virginal
English
pure
English
swarthy, coal black
Spanish
cross
Scottish
narrow spit of land
Scottish
narrow spit of land
Arabic · English
the conqueror
Hebrew
pledged to God
Short form of Louise
renowned warrior
Irish
resolute protection
Hebrew
bitter
English
who is like God?
Greek
night
English
wise protector; beam of light
Latin
king
Arabic
sky
Hebrew
prayed for
Hebrew
appointed, placed
Greek · Hebrew
God is Good
Scandinavian
beautiful, beloved
Welsh
fair, blessed
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