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Baby names that were most popular around 2003. Browse the full list below, organized by gender, with meanings and origins for each name.

Quick facts: names popular in 2003

  • 7,832 names in our database peaked in popularity around 2003
  • 5,225 girl names and 3,251 boy names are associated with 2003
  • 2003 sits between the vintage revival window and today's trends
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005

Popular Girl Names 2003

149 girl names that peaked in popularity around 2003

#31
Hebrew
אֲבִיגָיִל
#37
American
son of Maud, meaning 'a powerful warrior' or 'mighty warrior' in its original context
#56
Hebrew
God is salvation
#80
China↑ Rising
English
#100
Arabic↑ Rising
Arabic
#135
Spain
Spanish
#146
Hebrew
my messenger
#150
English
Old English
#160
American
Irish
#164
Spanish
pledged to God
#166
Scottish
Scottish
#169
American
English
#180
American
English
#207
Australia
boomerang
#232
Welsh
white hawk
#233
Ireland↑ Rising
Irish
#236
Germanic
bringer of light.
#239
English
Latin
#245
Spanish↑ Rising
Spanish
#249
English
grace, favor
#273
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#275
Latin↑ Rising
Latin
#281
American
fighter; battle
#297
Israel↑ Rising
God is my strength
#299
English
Small stream
#300
Ireland
Little fire
#314
Italian
little angel
#318
Hebrew
hewer, one who cuts trees
#326
Ireland
descendant of the headstrong one
#332
Mexico↑ Rising
I love you
#341
American
Great goddess
#344
Arabic
Captivating.
#346
Irish↑ Rising
narrow
#348
American
The condition of being threefold
#351
American
derived from the Hebrew name Yadon, meaning 'thankful'
#354
English
young servant or page
#355
American
Defender of the people
#366
Mexico↑ Rising
Rainbow
#423
Italy
Italian
#424
English
Rival, eager
#429
Russia
The name can mean 'light' or 'the shining one'.
#439
American
Derived from the concept of fate or predetermined events; suggests an individual's significant purpose or fate.
#443
American↑ Rising
God is my God
#477
Spain
Spanish
#489
Russia
tender, delicate
#491
Hawaii↑ Rising
the traverse, the land towards the sea
#493
France
Greek
#500
Nigeria
Yoruba
#500
English
a variation of Raven
#500
American
English
#501
Greece
grace; kindness
#501
American
unknown or rare name, possibly a modern invention
#502
Latin
Origin; birth
#502
English
Thankful
#502
Unknown
Yahweh is gracious.
#502
Middle Eastern
Poetess
#503
Arabic
Wise, intelligent
#503
English
favor, grace
#503
American
beyond
#503
Hebrew
Gift of God
#503
African
beautiful lady
#504
American
Sanskrit
#504
American
Combination of 'Ja' for 'God' and 'Lynn' meaning 'lake'
#504
American
French
#505
American
A combination of 'Chloe', meaning young green shoot, and 'Jane', meaning God is gracious.
#505
American
English
#506
Hebrew
who is like God?
#507
Nigeria
God's mercy
#507
American
Stylish or glamorous.
#508
American
One who is strong
#508
English
a modern created name, possibly a blend of 'Jan' (short for Janice or Janet) and 'isia'.
#508
Irish
Little and dark.
#508
Scandinavian
a ring or circle
#510
American
melody, song
#511
Middle Eastern countries
Magnificent, exalted.
#511
American
Beyond, the one that is ahead
#512
Mexico
Altar of the goddess
#512
American
Brilliant, radiant
#512
African
lake
#512
India
lotus born, water born
#512
American
American English
#513
American
American English
#513
American
A place of peace and joy, often seen as the eternal home for the righteous.
#514
Hindi-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#514
American
Variant of Jasmine, meaning flower
#516
American
English
#517
American
מִכִּיָּה
#517
American
A variant of the name Tia, meaning aunt
#518
Arabic
Arabic
#518
American
Modern variation of 'Jaren,' meaning 'to sing'.
#518
American
youthful pearl
#518
USA
A blend of names possibly meaning 'sweet' or 'delicate'.
#518
India
Sanskrit
#518
American
English
#519
American
One who brings joy
#520
American
English
#520
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#520
English
English
#521
English
English
#521
American
English
#521
Dominican Republic
Day of the sun
#521
American
English
#521
American
Priceless
#521
Greek
God's Gift
#521
Slavic countries
brightness, illumination
#522
Hebrew
אֲבִיגַיִל
#523
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#523
English
a variant of Alice, which means noble
#523
Irish
Irish
#523
Various
follower of Christ
#523
American
A variant of the name 'Nia', which means 'purpose'.
#523
USA
A beloved name with deep roots
#524
Indonesia
Beautiful and kind-hearted.
#524
American
A hopeful and bright future
#524
American
gift of God
#525
Spain
Lark; a type of bird known for its melodious song
#525
American
English
#525
India
Earth
#525
American
Wisdom; intelligence
#526
American
English
#526
American
Scottish
#526
American
English
#526
African
African
#526
Russia
Russian
#526
American
An invented name, possibly inspired by the name Mida, associated with wealth and affluence.
#527
India
One who is a protective covering or shelter.
#527
English
juvenilis: youthful
#527
USA
A derivative of 'Jair,' meaning 'to enlighten' or 'to bring light'
#527
American
mercy
#528
English
English
#528
American
English
#528
English
blossoming, flourishing
#529
American
English
#529
Germanic
Christian woman, follower of Christ.
#529
American
birthday
#530
France
Derived from the Latin 'Camilla', meaning 'young ceremonial attendant' or 'helper'.
#531
American
English
#531
Swedish
God’s promise
#531
American
Norwegian
#531
India
one who is wise; intelligent.
#532
African
Wolof
#532
Mexico
Spanish
#533
Arabic
Arabic
#533
American
A modern invented name, possibly derived from the name Neely.
#533
American
Arabic
#533
American
Possibly a variant of the name Kiya or derived from the word 'ya', meaning 'to be' in Hebrew.
#534
Arabic
gift
#534
Iran
Land of the Kashmiri people
#534
India
Punjabi

Popular Boy Names 2003

109 boy names that peaked in popularity around 2003

#34
Wales
From 'dy', meaning 'great', and 'llanw', meaning 'tide' or 'flow', thus 'great tide'.
#37
American
son of Maud, meaning 'a powerful warrior' or 'mighty warrior' in its original context
#56
Hebrew
God is salvation
#59
Hebrew
He has given or gift.
#60
Hebrew
יֵּשׁוּעַ, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'
#69
Scotland
Hebrew
#80
China↑ Rising
English
#93
Spain
God will add
#100
Arabic↑ Rising
Arabic
#135
Spain
Spanish
#146
Hebrew
my messenger
#150
English
Old English
#160
American
Irish
#164
Spanish
pledged to God
#166
Scottish
Scottish
#169
American
English
#180
American
English
#207
Australia
boomerang
#232
Welsh
white hawk
#233
Ireland↑ Rising
Irish
#236
Germanic
bringer of light.
#239
English
Latin
#245
Spanish↑ Rising
Spanish
#249
English
grace, favor
#273
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#275
Latin↑ Rising
Latin
#281
American
fighter; battle
#297
Israel↑ Rising
God is my strength
#299
English
Small stream
#300
Ireland
Little fire
#314
Italian
little angel
#318
Hebrew
hewer, one who cuts trees
#326
Ireland
descendant of the headstrong one
#332
Mexico↑ Rising
I love you
#341
American
Great goddess
#344
Arabic
Captivating.
#346
Irish↑ Rising
narrow
#348
American
The condition of being threefold
#351
American
derived from the Hebrew name Yadon, meaning 'thankful'
#354
English
young servant or page
#355
American
Defender of the people
#366
Mexico↑ Rising
Rainbow
#423
Italy
Italian
#424
English
Rival, eager
#429
Russia
The name can mean 'light' or 'the shining one'.
#439
American
Derived from the concept of fate or predetermined events; suggests an individual's significant purpose or fate.
#443
American↑ Rising
God is my God
#477
Spain
Spanish
#489
Russia
tender, delicate
#491
Hawaii↑ Rising
the traverse, the land towards the sea
#493
France
Greek
#500
Nigeria
Yoruba
#501
Spain
God is gracious and 'warlike'
#502
English
Thankful
#503
American
English
#503
USA
guided by God
#503
Cuba
a variant of Ojani can imply 'gifted' or 'blessed'.
#503
English
from the round hill
#504
France
Eighth
#505
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#506
Hebrew
אֱלִיָּהוּ - My God is Yahweh
#507
American
Just
#508
Spanish
Spanish
#508
Irish
Little and dark.
#508
American
royal valley
#509
Turkey
Turkish
#510
South Africa
to be able
#512
American
a variation of the name Shawn, meaning 'God is gracious'
#513
American
A place of peace and joy, often seen as the eternal home for the righteous.
#516
American
English
#516
English
Old English
#517
Turkey
One who is thoughtful or wise
#517
India
Hindi / Punjabi
#517
India
Sanskrit
#518
Philippines
Sky; heavenly
#518
American
Modern variation of 'Jaren,' meaning 'to sing'.
#518
Spain
A combination of Jorge and Alberto, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker' (Jorge) and 'noble' or 'bright' (Alberto)
#519
American
No established meaning
#519
Turkey
son, child
#520
English
Possibly a variant of 'Ethan', meaning 'strong' or 'firm'.
#520
Mali
Mandinka
#520
American
A variation of Jamonte, meaning 'brave and strong'
#520
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#521
American
God has been gracious
#522
American
Variation of Elijah, meaning 'My God is Yahweh'
#523
American
from the place of the brambles
#523
Poland
Strong
#523
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#523
American
A variant of the name 'Nia', which means 'purpose'.
#524
American
English
#525
Spain
Lark; a type of bird known for its melodious song
#525
American
Latin
#525
Italy
blooming, flourishing
#526
American
Scottish
#526
American
bright
#527
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#528
American
A modern blend of Jay and Dun; may imply 'blue' or 'light'
#528
Spain
Spanish
#529
Nigeria
God guides me
#529
American
English
#529
Japan
to be found
#531
Ireland
Irish
#533
English
son of the right hand
#533
Arabic
Arabic
#534
Arabic
Arabic
#534
Iran
Land of the Kashmiri people
#534
English
Free landowner
#534
Nigeria
Edo
#534
India
Punjabi

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