New Classic Names

Peyton, Harper, Colton, and Easton have become modern staples, rising to the top 100 in the twenty-first century. Such names often rise dramatically, thus making them sound dated in a few years. Elizabeth, Sarah, John, and Michael were in the top 100 at least most years since 1880. These names have stood the test of time and won't date. However, can a name sound modern without feeling dated?

Introducing the new classics, a name style that bridges the gap between traditional and modern choices. Like the similar transparent names, they're recent adoptions with history. Unlike transparent names, though, they have endured for at least two generations and have usually already peaked. 

Here are some modern choices that were coined or newly popular within the last 100 years that will stand the test of time:

FEMALE NAMES:

  1. Allison
  2. Andrea
  3. Angela
  4. Bethany
  5. Brooke
  6. Cassandra
  7. Chloe
  8. Daniella
  9. Erin
  10. Esmeralda
  11. Francesca
  12. Gabriella
  13. Gabrielle
  14. Giselle
  15. Heidi
  16. Holly
  17. Jade
  18. Jamie
  19. Jasmine
  20. Kendall
  21. Lauren
  22. Maya
  23. Melanie
  24. Melody
  25. Meredith
  26. Mia
  27. Monica
  28. Morgan
  29. Natalie
  30. Noelle
  31. Olivia
  32. Paige
  33. Sabrina
  34. Samantha
  35. Sasha
  36. Savannah
  37. Shelby
  38. Summer
  39. Talia
  40. Tessa
  41. Valeria
  42. Valerie
  43. Veronica
  44. Zoe
MALE NAMES:
  1. Austin
  2. Blake
  3. Chase
  4. Cole
  5. Colin
  6. Connor
  7. Dylan
  8. Ethan
  9. Evan
  10. Hunter
  11. Isaiah
  12. Jackson
  13. Jordan
  14. Justin
  15. Kevin
  16. Lucas
  17. Miles
  18. Nolan
  19. Parker
  20. Ryan
  21. Sebastian
  22. Seth
  23. Spencer
  24. Travis
  25. Trey
What are your favorite modern classics?

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