Notable Girls' Top 1000 Rises 2023

I have already discussed the top 100 for boys and girls as I do every year. However, I will also start a tradition of discussing notable rises within the top 1000, both new entries and movements within the charts.

Several new names entered the girls' top 1000 this year and several already-ranking names rose. To narrow it down, I will list five notable new entries and five notable rises within the girls' top 1000:


NEW ENTRIES

Aura

With Aurora and Aurelia on the rise, it is not surprising Aura debuted in the top 1000 at #960. Even though it first ranked before 1902, this light-inspired name feels more modern than vintage. 


Eleanora

Eleanor, at #14, has gotten more than popular enough for parents to seek alternatives. Eleanora, debuting at #946, is an obvious choice. The name will also appeal to lovers of Isabella and Nora.


Miller

Surnames leading to vintage nicknames, such as Emerson shortened to Emmie, are currently hot. Miller, which can shorten to Milly, has recently joined the club at #879.


Ruthie

Vintage nickname-names like Birdie and Lottie have risen in recent years. Ruthie, which softens classic Ruth, has joined the pack at #920.


Winifred

This vintage name, last ranking in 1965, has returned to the top 1000 at #967 after an almost sixty-year absence. Winifred, which last peaked in the 100s, might be on its way to a revival. 


NOTABLE RISES WITHIN

Daisy

Vintage Daisy was a top 100 pick through the 1900s. Now it is at its highest point since 1996: #110. Daisy could be the next vintage name to return to the top 100 within the next few years. 


Elaine

At #381, Elaine is at its highest point since 1990. This name, peaking in the late 1930s, is already making a comeback; the rise of Lainey and other "Ellie" names will only boost it.


Margot

Many modern parents love honor names; Margot is no exception. Rising to #148, Margot is now in the top 150. Time will tell if this Margaret short-form will enter the top 100. 


Phoebe

For years, Phoebe felt like a "sweet spot" name that was neither too popular nor obscure. Now that Phoebe entered the top 200 at #191 (and is popular in England), that could change. 


Scottie

This vintage-sounding nickname that never even ranked before 2022 has risen over 300 spots-from #923 to #617. Parents might flock to it as a Scarlett nickname, just like they'd shorten Charlotte to Lottie.


What do you think about these rises? Do any surprise you?

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