Least Popular Baby Names From Around The World
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If you are looking for inspiration to name your baby boy or a baby girl, then why not consider some amazing least popular baby names from around the world.
If you are one of the parents, distraught while choosing a proper baby name, then you have come to the right place. Whether you are one of the parents or you want to change the name of your baby son, there is a suitable name for you here.
The popular names for boys are Liam, Noah, William, and Oliver while for girls the most popular names are Emma, Olivia, and Ava. But what about the least popular names for boys and girls are Ann, Mia, Amelia, Emily, Isabella, Sophia, Elijah, James, and Lucas.
So, what are you waiting for? Let's get started on this amazing journey of exploring some amazing least popular baby names from around the world! Hope you like our list and continue reading to find out more.
Least Popular Baby Girl Names
If you are looking for some amazing least popular baby girl names, then you have come to the correct place. Some of the least popular names as per news are Ann, Mia, Amelia, Emily, Isabella, and Sophia. Here are some amazing least popular baby girl names for your cute little princess.
Alison (Scottish origin), meaning, ‘noble’, a popular name in the '70s, has gone out of favor, with the shorter variant Alice regaining popularity.
Angela (Latin origin) meaning, ‘angel’, is another really cute name.
Anita (Spanish origin) meaning, ‘grace or unguided’, is a very graceful name.
Anne (French origin), meaning, ‘the name of six queens of England’, over the years, the popularity of this lovely name has dwindled, unlike Ava.
Annette (French origin), meaning, ‘ grace’, is a very graceful name.
Amanda (Latin origin), meaning, ‘she must be loved’, was a mainstay in any ’70s or ’80s schoolroom, and she is now unquestionably a vintage name! It has a lovely connotation.
Belinda (Spanish origin), meaning, ‘Goddess’, in the year 2020, there were no babies born in the United Kingdom with the name Belinda, which is a pity because this name means 'the beautiful one'. It also has a long history; it was considered to be the Goddess of heaven and earth in Babylonian mythology.
Unfortunately, it remains on the list of unpopular baby names.
Bernadette (German origin), meaning, ‘strong, brave bear’, is a very common uncommon name.
Beverley (English origin), meaning, ‘beaver stream’, Beverley Knight is a singer whose name is no longer popular, although it was very popular around the turn of the twentieth century.
Britney (Latin origin), meaning, ‘Great Britain’, Britney Spears gave this name a surge of popularity in the early Noughties, however, its star is now starting to fade. Despite being an American-sounding name, it actually means from Great Britain.
Brenda (Celtic origin), meaning, ‘blade of a sword’, remained popular till the beginning of the 21st century.
Caitlin (Irish origin), meaning, ‘pure’, this lovely Irish name has suffered a significant drop in popularity in recent years.
Carly (Latin origin) meaning, ‘free’, Carla, the feminine form of Carl, is now the most common name in the United Kingdom.
Carol (English origin), meaning, ‘free’, is a very uncommon yet great name.
Carrie (English origin), meaning, ‘free man’, despite being a more contemporary variant of Carol, Carrie has fallen out of favor over time, landing on the list of undesirable baby names. It means the same as Carol.
Catriona (Scottish origin), meaning, ‘pure’, the Scottish form Katherine, is a really beautiful and uncommon name.
Chelsy (English origin), meaning, ‘lovely’, is again a very uncommon and useful name.
Cheryl (French origin), meaning, ‘darling’, has joined the ranks of unpopular baby names, with only three newborns given the name in 2020. It was popular until the 1980s when it began to decline in popularity. It's a derivative of the term Cherie in French.
Cindy (Latin origin), meaning, ‘Mount Kynthos’, very few babies were named this name, it is very unpopular.
Clare (Latin origin), meaning, ‘bright or famous’, while Clare is no longer fashionable, Claire, the alternate spelling, has also fallen out of favor.
Courtney (French origin), meaning, ‘from the court or short nose’, is a very cute uncommon name for girls.
Dawn (French origin), meaning, ‘daybreak’, only a few appearances were made with this name.
Davina (Scottish origin), meaning, ‘beloved’, is a very cute name for girls.
Danielle (French origin), meaning, ‘judged by God’, is a pretty uncommon name for girls.
Debbie (Hebrew origin), meaning, ‘bee’, there was a time when it was popular but not anymore, in fact, it’s the least popular name of all.
Deirdre (Irish origin), meaning, ‘sorrowful’, is a very amazing and very unpopular name, not too many babies were named this in the United Kingdom.
Denise (French origin), meaning, ‘God of Nysa’, is a very uncommon name for girls sure.
Diane (Latin origin), meaning, ‘divine’, is a really amazing and unpopular name for all the women out there.
Donna (Italian origin), meaning, ‘lady of the home’, is a beautiful name for all the women out there.
Doreen (Irish origin), meaning, ‘brooding’, is a very uncommon name for all the women out there, also, it has a really sweet undertone.
Edna (Hebrew origin), meaning, ‘delight’, is a very uncommon and sweet name.
Edina (English origin), meaning, ‘wealthy friend’, is a very cute name.
Least Popular Baby Names By Year
Looking for some least popular baby names by year? Here you will find some amazing least popular babies losing their popularity through the years.
Do have a look at it and we hope you enjoy this customized list made for your benefit. Some of the least popular names for boys are Elijah, James, William, and Lucas. Here's your selection of baby names if you're seeking something absolutely unique but with historical precedence.
Antone (Italian origin), meaning, ‘worthy of praise’, was a very popular name in the year 1969.
Barrie (Scottish origin), meaning, ‘hill’, was a very popular name in the year 1961.
Boris (Bulgar origin), meaning, ‘of the borough’, was a very popular name in the year 1965 for naming a son after birth.
Brian (Irish origin), meaning, ‘forever’, was a very popular name in the year 1967.
Burke (French origin), meaning, ‘of the borough’, was a very popular name in the year 1964.
Carleen (German origin), meaning, ‘noble’, was a very popular name in the year 1966.
Hattie (English origin), meaning, ‘estate ruler’, was a very popular name in the year 1968.
Josef (Hebrew origin), meaning, ‘alongside country’, was a very popular name in the year 1966.
Josefina (English origin), meaning, ‘God will increase’, was a very popular name in the year 1969.
Landon (English origin), meaning, ‘long hill’, was a very popular name in the year 1962.
Lauren (French origin), meaning, ‘wisdom’, was a very popular name until the ’60s after which it lost its popularity.
Logan (Gaelic origin), meaning, ‘hollow’, was a very popular name in the year 1967.
Major (Latin origin), meaning, ‘greater’, was a very popular name in the year 1968.
Melony (Greek origin), meaning, ‘black’, was a very popular name in the year 1963 and was also a very badass name for all black women.
Petra (Greek origin), meaning, ‘stone’, was a very popular name in the year 1962.
Phoebe (Greek origin), meaning, ‘bright’, was a very popular name in the year 1960.
Ricki (Norse origin), meaning, ‘forever’, was a very popular name in the year 1961 for naming a son after birth.
Robbin (French origin), meaning, ‘fame’, was a very popular name in the year 1963.
Tawana (Persian origin), meaning, ‘abe’, was a very popular name in the year 1964.
Zelda (Yiddish origin), meaning, ‘strong’, was a very popular name in the year 1965.
Least Popular Baby Boy Names
If you are looking for some amazing least popular baby boy names, then we have got you covered. Here, you can discover some amazing least popular baby boy names as new parents. Get ready to discover some amazing baby names for your wonderful child and do have a look at our amazing customized list below.
Basil (Greek origin), meaning, ‘royal’, is definitely a name for boys that catches everyone’s eye.
Bjorn (Finnish origin), meaning, ‘bear’, is a very uncommon cute boy name.
Burt (Old English origin), meaning, ‘bright’, is a bright name for boys.
Dario (Italian origin), meaning, ‘rich’, is a very rich name.
Dedrick (German origin), meaning ‘powerful ruler of people’, is a really cute boy name
Eliseo (Spanish origin), meaning, ‘God’, is a godlike name for boys.
Leopoldo (English origin), meaning, ‘leopard', was a famous name in the old times, but not anymore.
Michale (Hebrew origin), meaning, ‘godlike’, is definitely the most handsome name for your handsome little one.
Reinaldo (Spanish origin), meaning, ‘right’, sounds a lot like our favorite footballer Ronaldo, doesn’t it?
Wes (Old English origin), meaning, ‘west meadow’, is a very funny and cute name for boys.
Most Unpopular Baby Names
Are you tired of all the popular baby names? Here we have the most unpopular baby names that will help you to have the most desirable baby name!
Gertrude (German origin), meaning, ‘strong spear’, is a very cute name, isn’t it?
Gwendoline (Welsh origin), meaning, ‘fair bow or white ring’, is a really cute and attractive name.
Gwyneth (Welsh origin), meaning, ‘happiness’, is a very happy name.
Heaven (English origin), meaning, ‘heaven is divine’, is definitely a heavenly name.
Hilary (Latin origin), meaning, ‘cheerful’, is a very cheerful name for your little one.
Jacqueline (French origin), meaning, ‘supplanter’, is a gemstone name.
Jade (Spanish origin), meaning, ‘harmony’, is a very uncommon name.
Jane (English origin), meaning, ‘God is gracious’, was a very famous name in the late ’90s but it's currently out of fame.
Janet (Scottish origin), meaning, ‘God is gracious, is a very cute and uncommon name.
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