Popular Names 2005 · Year Guide

Popular Baby Names 2005

8,244 baby names that were most popular around 2005 — 5,483 girl names and 3,401 boy names, each with meaning, origin, and popularity ranking.

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  1. Popular Boy Names 2005

Baby names that were most popular around 2005. Browse the full list below, organized by gender, with meanings and origins for each name.

Quick facts: names popular in 2005

  • 8,244 names in our database peaked in popularity around 2005
  • 5,483 girl names and 3,401 boy names are associated with 2005
  • 2005 sits between the vintage revival window and today's trends
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007

Popular Boy Names 2005

115 boy names that peaked in popularity around 2005

#34
dylan
Wales
From 'dy', meaning 'great', and 'llanw', meaning 'tide' or 'flow', thus 'great tide'.
#47
Anthony
Latin
priceless
#56
Isaiah
Hebrew
God is salvation
#59
Nathan
Hebrew
He has given or gift.
#63
Angel
English
Messenger of God
#69
Ian
Scotland
Hebrew
#77
Christian
English
means 'follower of Christ' or 'Christian' in English; related to the Latin term 'Christianus'
#93
Jose
Spain
God will add
#100
Amir
Arabic↑ Rising
Arabic
#125
Zion
American↑ Rising
highest point
#135
Diego
Spain
Spanish
#146
Malachi
Hebrew
my messenger
#150
Bryson
English
Old English
#155
Cole
American
Victory of the people; a popular male name that has been adopted for females.
#159
Isabelle
France
God is my oath
#160
Brayden
American
Irish
#164
Isabel
Spanish
pledged to God
#169
Braxton
American
English
#180
Camden
American
English
#184
Alana
American↑ Rising
Harmony
#189
Messiah
American
Anointed one
#198
Caden
American↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#204
Brody
Ireland
ditch, muddy place
#207
Kylie
Australia
boomerang
#232
Gavin
Welsh
white hawk
#233
Delaney
Ireland↑ Rising
Irish
#236
Lukas
Germanic
bringer of light.
#245
Mariana
Spanish↑ Rising
Spanish
#249
Gracie
English
grace, favor
#252
Daniela
Israel
God is my judge
#262
Dakota
American
Allies; friends
#273
Kaleb
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#275
Celeste
Latin↑ Rising
Latin
#281
Kaden
American
fighter; battle
#297
Gabriela
Israel↑ Rising
God is my strength
#299
Brooke
English
Small stream
#300
Aidan
Ireland
Little fire
#308
Adriana
Italy
Latin
#314
Angelina
Italian
little angel
#323
Tessa
American
Harvester
#341
Mya
American
Great goddess
#346
Jocelyn
English
Little Goth.
#347
Giselle
France
Pledge or hostage
#348
Trinity
American
The condition of being threefold
#351
Jaden
American
derived from the Hebrew name Yadon, meaning 'thankful'
#354
Paige
English
young servant or page
#355
Jayla
American
English
#355
Zander
American
Defender of the people
#366
Itzel
Mexico↑ Rising
Rainbow
#407
Sarai
Hebrew↑ Rising
Hebrew
#423
Carolina
Italy
Italian
#424
Emely
English
Rival, eager
#429
Kira
Russia
The name can mean 'light' or 'the shining one'.
#465
Anahi
Spanish↑ Rising
beautiful
#477
Jimena
Spain
Spanish
#489
Nadia
Russia
tender, delicate
#491
Makai
Hawaii↑ Rising
the traverse, the land towards the sea
#493
Paris
France
Greek
#495
Caiden
USA
English
#500
Prestan
American
From the priest's town
#502
Centrell
English
Central or of the center
#502
Daigan
Ireland
sorrow or difficulty
#502
Jaiden
English
Thankful
#503
Kelik
American
Brave
#503
Musah
Arabic
Moses; drawn from water
#503
Ojani
Cuba
a variant of Ojani can imply 'gifted' or 'blessed'.
#503
Tykel
English
from the round hill
#504
Octavien
France
Eighth
#504
Reichen
Germanic
German
#505
Artavion
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#505
Nazavier
Spanish
son of the Nazarene
#505
Vishwesh
India
Lord of the universe
#506
Joshuar
Hebrew
God is my salvation
#506
Liad
Israel
I have my heart
#506
Philix
Greece
Greek
#508
Kyran
Irish
Little and dark.
#510
Bradey
American
A variation of the name 'Brady,' which means 'spirited' or 'descendant of Brádaigh'.
#510
Khanye
South Africa
to be able
#512
Jerimiha
Hebrew
a variant of the name Jeremiah, meaning 'appointed by God' or 'exalted by God'
#513
Heaven
American
A place of peace and joy, often seen as the eternal home for the righteous.
#514
Jamiron
Unknown
no clear meaning
#514
Markeveon
English
Derived from Markus, which means 'male' or 'warrior', blended with 'Evan' meaning 'God is gracious'.
#514
Zytavious
American
American English
#516
Haedon
English
Old English
#516
Sait
Turkey
sighted
#517
Devren
Turkey
One who is thoughtful or wise
#518
Aljay
Philippines
Sky; heavenly
#518
Zione
American
English
#519
Kentavion
American
No established meaning
#520
Eathin
English
Possibly a variant of 'Ethan', meaning 'strong' or 'firm'.
#520
Gaoussou
Mali
Mandinka
#520
Jamontay
American
A variation of Jamonte, meaning 'brave and strong'
#520
Kammron
American
English
#521
Brode
American
English
#521
Jaquai
American
God has been gracious
#522
Tyzjuan
American
a modern name possibly derived from a combination of Ty and Juan, meaning 'you' and 'God is gracious'.
#523
Labron
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#524
Edgerin
American
Fortunate and powerful
#524
Kardin
USA
son of the chief
#524
Nyrek
American
English
#525
Alondra
Spain
Lark; a type of bird known for its melodious song
#525
Blayd
English
sword
#525
Domynic
American
Latin
#525
Izea
USA
English
#526
Xazavier
American
bright
#527
Pressley
American
English
#528
Jaydun
American
A modern blend of Jay and Dun; may imply 'blue' or 'light'
#528
Michigan
English
Great Water.
#528
Udonis
American
English
#529
Chukwudubem
Nigeria
God guides me
#529
Isay
Japan
to be found
#531
Coner
Ireland
Irish
#531
Edwuin
American
English
#531
Edwind
United Kingdom
Rich friend
#533
Bennjamin
English
son of the right hand

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