Posted 23 November 2012 - 02:32 PM
These lists are the top names in Germany from various years. Many of them are very well established all around the world as well.
Top Names from Germany in the years 1957-2000:
BOYS:
Alexander
Andreas
Benjamin
Bernd
Christian
Daniel
David
Dennis
Dieter
Dirk
Dominik
Eric, Erik
Felix
Florian
Frank
Jan
Jens
Jonas
Jörg
Jürgen
Kevin
Klaus
Kristian (Christian)
Leon
Lukas
Marcel
Marco, Marko
Mario
Markus
Martin
Mathias, Matthias
Max
Maximilian
Michael
Mike, Maik
Niklas
Patrick
Paul
Peter
Philipp, Phillipp
Ralf, Ralph
René
Robert
Sebastian
Stefan, Stephan
Steffen
Sven, Swen
Thomas
Thorsten, Torsten
Tim
Tobias
Tom
Ulrich
Uwe
Wolfgang
GIRLS:
Andrea
Angelika
Anja
Anke
Anna, Anne
Annett
Antje
Barbara
Birgit
Brigitte
Christin
Christina, Christine
Claudia
Daniela
Diana
Doreen
Franziska
Gabriele
Heike
Ines
Jana
Janina
Jennifer
Jessica, Jessika
Julia
Juliane
Karin
Karolin
Katharina
Kathrin, Katrin
Katja
Kerstin
Klaudia (Claudia)
Kristin (Christin)
Laura
Lea
Lena
Lisa
Mandy
Manuela
Maria
Marie
Marina
Martina
Melanie
Monika
Nadine
Nicole
Petra
Sabine
Sabrina
Sandra
Sara, Sarah
Silke
Simone
Sophia, Sophie
Stefanie, Stephanie
Susanne
Tanja
Ulrike
Ursula
Uta, Ute
Vanessa
Yvonne
Top Names of 2005 in Germany:
1. Lukas / Lucas Leonie / Leoni
2. Leon Hanna / Hannah
3. Luca / Luka Anna
4. Finn / Fynn Lea / Leah
5. Niclas / Niklas Lena
6. Jonas Laura
7. Tim / Timm Emily / Emilie
8. Luis / Louis Lara
9. Jan Sophie / Sofie
10. Paul Marie
Top Names in Germany in 2011:
GIRLS:
Mia
Emma
Hannah / Hanna
Anna
Lea / Leah
Leonie / Leoni
Lina
Marie
Sophia / Sofia
Lena
Emilie / Emily
Lilli / Lilly / Lili
Laura
Sophie / Sofie
Lara
Amelie
Emilia
Nele / Neele
Johanna
Sarah / Sara
Luisa / Louisa
Maja / Maya
Leni
Clara / Klara
Pia
Charlotte
Julia
Alina
Melina
Lisa
Zoe / Zoé
Paula
Jana
Lia / Liah / Lya
Ida
Finja / Finnja
Emely / Emelie
Lotta
Greta
Josefine / Josephine
Marlene
Matilda / Mathilda
Jasmin / Yasmin
Frieda / Frida
Stella
Ella
Isabel / Isabell / Isabelle
Victoria / Viktoria
Lucy / Lucie
Helena
BOYS:
Ben
Leon
Lucas / Lukas
Finn / Fynn
Jonas
Maximilian
Luis / Louis
Paul
Felix
Luca / Luka
Noah
Tim / Timm
Elias
Max
Julian
Philip / Philipp
Moritz
Niclas / Niklas
Alexander
Jan
Jacob / Jakob
Tom
David
Eric / Erik
Fabian
Simon
Jannik / Yannik / Yannick / Yannic
Nico / Niko
Lennard / Lennart
Linus
Oscar / Oskar
Nils / Niels
Anton
Emil
Florian
Nick
Leo
Rafael / Raphael
Vincent
Henri / Henry
Hannes
Benjamin
Adrian
Marlon
Mika
Joel
Jonathan
Till
Samuel
Daniel
Misc. Names I came across and their meanings:
BOYS:
Adelfried - He Who Protects Descendants
Adelino - Noble
Adler - Eagle
Adolph - Noble Wolf
Ahren - Eagle
Alaric - Noble Ruler
Alder - Alder Tree
Aldous - Wealthy
Alphonse - Noble Estate
Alvin - Friend To All
Ancel - Diety
Arnold - Eagle; Powerful
Baldwin - Bold Friend
Barend - Bear
Barrett - Strong As A Bear
Berg - Mountain, Hill Dweller
Bergen - Mountain, Hill Dweller
Bernard - Brave As A Bear
Bert - Bright & Shining
Bertram - Bright
Bruno - Brown Haired
Bryon - Cottage
Burke - Birch Tree
Carl - Farmer
Charles - Farmer
Claus - Form Of Nicholas
Conrad - Brave Counsel
Dagobert - Shining Sun
Derick - Ruler Of The People
Dieter - The People's Ruler
Dolf - Form Of Adolf
Eberhard - Like A Wild Boar
Edwin - Prosperous Friend
Egbert - Sword; Famous
Eldwin - Old Friend
Ellery - Lives Near An Elder Tree
Emery - Industrious Leader
Emmett - Industrious, Strong
Ernest - Earnest
Ferdinand - Adventurous; Courageous
Franz - Form Of Francis
Frederick - Peaceful Ruler
Fritz Form Of Frederick
Gary - Mighty Spearman
Geert - Brave And Strong
Gerard - Brave
Guthrie - War Hero
Hahn - Rooster
Harvey - Army Warrior
Heinrich Form Of Henry
Heller - The Sun
Helmut Courageous
Helmuth - Protector
Henry - Ruler Of The Household
Herb - Glorious Soldier
Herbert - Glorious Soldier
Herman - Soldier
Imre - Great King
Jaegar - Hunter
Jarvis - Skilled With A Spear
Jerry - Mighty Spearman
Johan - Form Of John
Keene - Bold; Sharp
Kellen - Swamp
Kurt - Courteous
Lamar - Famous In The Land
Lance - Knight's Attendant
Leonard - Brave As A Lion
Leopold - Bold Leader
Loring - Famous In War
Louis - Famous Warrior
Louis - Warrior
Luther - Warrior
Manfred - Man Of Peace
Mayer - Bringer Of Light
Miles - Merciful
Milo - Form Of Miles
Norbert - Hero
Odell - Little Wealthy
Omar - First Son
Otis - Son Of Otto
Otto - Rich
Penrod - Commander
Raymond - Protector
Richard - Brave One
Ritter - Knight
Roderick - Famous Ruler
Roger - Famous Spearman
Roland - Famous In The Land
Rolf - Form Of Ralph
Rory - Form Of Roderick
Roth - Red Haired
Rowland - Famous In The Land
Rudolf - Famous Wolf
Stein - Stone
Strom - Stream
Terrell - Thunder Ruler
Theobold - Boldest
Ulbrecht - Form Of Albert
Ulrich - Wolf Ruler
Varick - Protecting Ruler
Verner - Defending Army
Vilhelm - Form Of William
Walter - Powerful Warrior
Wendell - Wanderer
Wilfred - Determined Peacemaker
Wolfgang - Wolf Quarrel
Yohann - Form Of Johan
Zelig - Blessed One
GIRLS:
Ada - Form Of Adelaide
Adalgisa - Noble Hostage
Adelaide - Noble And Serene
Adelina - Noble
Adelle - Form Of Adelaide
Adolfina - Noble Wolf Or Hero
Alberta - Noble And Bright
Alice - NobleTruth
Alison - Of Noble Birth
Amara - Eternal, Immortal, Steadfast, Beloved
Anna - Gracious
Arabelle - Beautiful Eagle
Arnelle - As Strong As An Eagle
Arnwlle - As Strong As Eagle
Aubrey - Noble
Ava - A Bird
Bernadette - Bold As A Bear
Bernadine - Brave As A Bear
Berta - Intelligent; Glorious
Callan - Chatter
Carla - Farmer
Carleigh - Freeholder
Carol - Farmer
Carolyn - Melody, Song
Chloris - Pale
Christa - Form Of Christina
Clay - Mortal
Dagmar - Joyous Day
Delia - Form Of Adelaide
Ebba - Strength
Edwina - Prosperous Friend
Elga - Form Of Helga
Elke - Form Of Alice
Elsa - Noble
Elsbeth - God's Oath
Elvira - Closed Up
Emily - Industrious
Emma - Form Of Emily
Erika - Ever Powerful
Ernestine - Earnest
Faiga - A Bird
Frederica - Peaceful Ruler
Galiana - Supreme One
Genevieve - Form Of Guinevere
Gerda - Protection
Gertrude - Beloved Warrior
Giselle - Pledge
Greta - Form Of Gretchen
Gretchen L- Ittle Pearl
Heidi - Noble And Kind
Helga - Pious
Henrietta - Ruler Of The Home
Idonia - Industrious
Imelda - Warrior
Jarvia - Spear-Keen
Jenell - Knowledge And Understanding
Leona - Brave As A Lioness
Leopolda - Bold Leader
Leyna - Little Angel
Liese - Beloved Of God
Lorelei - Alluring
Louise - Warrior Maiden
Luann Graceful Warrior
Mallory - Army Counselor
Malorie - Army Counselor
Margret - Form Of Margaret
Mariel - Form Of Mary
Marlene - Bitter
Mathilda - Battle Maiden; Strong
Maud - Strong In Battle
Millicent - Industrious
Minna - Love; Mother
Morgen - Morning
Nixie - Water Sprite/Fairy
Norberta Blond Hero
Nordica - From The North
Olinda - Protector Of Property
Orlantha - From The Land
Pepin - Perseverance
Raina - Mighty
Richelle - Brave One
Roderica - Famous One
Rolanda - Famous In The Land
Schmetterling - Butterfly
Selma - Devine Protector
Senta - Assistant
Serilda - Armed Maiden
Sonnenschein - Sunshine
Trudy - Form Of Gertrude
Ula - Pearl
Ulrika - Wolf Ruler
Ulva - Wolf
Unna Woman
Vala - Singled Out
Velma - Form Of Vilhelmina
Viveka - Little Woman
Wanda - Wanderer
Wilma Form - Of Wilhelmina
Winifred - Peaceful Friend
Winola - Charming Friend
Zelda - Gray Warrior
Zelinda - Shield Of Victory
Zelma - Form Of Selma
SIDE NOTE: Keep in mind that mean of these names actually are OR are considered unisex. Such as Ava, Aubrey, Ulrik, Morgen, Finn, Leni/Lenny, etc. Good luck! Hope the lists helped.
