Boy Baby Names from the 1930s

2797 names that peaked in popularity during the 1930s.

Depression-era names favored simple, accessible choices. Betty, Dorothy, and James defined a generation of resilient Americans. 1930s names are hitting their 90-year revival window and starting to feel charming again.

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valley; church official

Νικόλαος (Nikolaos)

Born of fire; handsome.

Originally a surname meaning 'priest's town.'

A beloved name with deep roots

Form of the name 'Peter', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.

↑ Making a comeback

one who is devoted to the Eucharist

Beautiful fortress

Greater; larger

A feminine form of the name Karel, meaning 'man' or 'free man'.

A variant of 'Clarence', meaning 'bright' or 'clear'.

a combination of 'dar' and 'wold', meaning 'gift' and 'forest'

A modern combination of 'John' and a feminine suffix.

A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.

From the valley or glen of wood, typically used to represent nature.

From the surname, possibly related to 'Raven' or 'Burn'

Ruler of the home

God is gracious

Eagle power or ruler

powerful protector

Town by the hillside

Descendant of Jer

from the Béaldan estate

stream where the brambles grow

God is gracious

Derived from the word Herz, meaning 'heart', plus the diminutive suffix 'zel'

Derived from the name Horatius, which is interpreted to mean 'timekeeper' or 'hour'.

a modern name without clear meaning, possibly derived from the word 'games'.

one who is brave and valiant

from the valley with the nettles

A variant of the name 'Alaric', meaning 'ruler of all'.

Ruler of the army

Of the dark, hidden places

fruitful, productive

Arturo - courageous one

Dark, from the bay

Holly trees' place

from the city of Lancaster

Noble and ready

Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'

little brother; a term of endearment

Derived from the Middle English word for 'a man who is a close friend'.

without a master

to establish or to settle

meadow far away; a blend of 'fern' and 'lee'.

from the fortress hill

derived from the name Ursella, meaning little bear

A diminutive form of names like Roger, meaning 'famous spear'.

Meaning 'flowering' or 'flourishing'

Derived from Old English, meaning 'hearth' or 'home'.

A beloved name with deep roots

Short form of names like Albert or Alice, typically meaning 'noble' or 'truth'.

a derivative of 'Caesar', which means 'long-haired'

derived from 'Calvin', meaning 'bald'

a shepherd, a protector

The one who is a seeker; a traveler

A beloved name with deep roots

variant of Darwin, meaning 'dear friend; friend among the family'

gracious protector

From the shore or the bank

Derived from the name Alon, meaning 'oak tree'

the one who is worthy of praise

From the 'place of the pine.'

A beloved name with deep roots

to be extreme; to desire

to fly, soar or achieve

Derived from Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler'

guardian of the forest

Meadow or field

A beloved name with deep roots

Wagon maker; a craftsman

Noble and bright

A name referring to a magpie.

A variant of Clovis, which means 'famous warrior'

An old Germanic name meaning 'army' and 'bright'

A variant of Garland, meaning 'a wreath or chain of flowers, leaves, or stems.'

derived from the name 'Linda', meaning 'beautiful'

Often interpreted as initials, commonly representing a person's first and last name.

From the stream by the barn.

A surname turned first name; possibly meaning 'dweller at the hill'.

A variant of Daire

a variant of Richard, meaning 'powerful leader'

One who is set free from captivity or ransom

Means 'son of Neil'; in contemporary contexts, it is often used as a given name for girls as a twist on the surname.

Dutch-speaking countries

From the fortress; a surname turned first name, originally from the Norman occupation of England

from the place of the oak trees

to marvel; wonder

A variation of the name Laurel, which signifies a laurel tree or wreath, symbolizing victory and honor

A variant of Clifford, meaning 'ford by a cliff'.