Popular Baby Names 1900

Classic names that peaked in 1900 — now making a comeback.

200 names399 girl174 boy
These 1900 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
Lillian
Girl
United Kingdom
Probably originally a diminutive of ELIZABETH. It may also be considered an elaborated form of LILY, from the Latin word for "lily" lilium. This name has been used in England since the 16th century.
#55
Helen
Girl
Greece
light, torch
#395
Creasie
Girl
American
Derived from the name Crescentia, meaning 'to grow'
#508
Girlee
Girl
American
A playful or cute girl
#517
Ardie
Unisex
English-speaking countries
eagle; to be exalted
#522
Luellen
Girl
Wales
famous river or lake
#524
Alletta
Girl
Netherlands
noble, kind, illustrious
#530
Armeda
Girl
American
A variant of the name 'Armedine'; one who is in the protective hand of God.
#535
Tressie
Girl
American
Derived from Teresa, meaning 'harvester' or 'to reap'.
#538
Hildagarde
Girl
Germanic
meaning 'battle maid' or 'warrior maiden'.
#541
Pet
Unisex
English-speaking countries
Rock, stone
#549
Mimie
Girl
French-speaking countries
A diminutive form of Miriam, meaning 'sea of sorrow'
#550
Christana
Girl
American
Follower of Christ
#556
Carita
Girl
Spain
little face
#556
Blodwen
Girl
Wales
white flower
#563
Ula
Girl
Poland
luminous, gem
#567
Estel
Unisex
Spanish-speaking countries
star
#572
Verta
Girl
American
truthful
#575
Alline
Girl
English-speaking countries
noble
#579
Rosetter
Girl
French-speaking countries
Rose; a diminutive of the name Rose
#580
Sular
Girl
Turkish
radiance; brightness - ışık
#584
Alda
Girl
Italian
Noble or old; Old, elder
#586
Maple
Girl
USA
the tree known for its sweet sap and attractive leaves
#592
Perle
Unisex
French
pearl
#597
Clemence
Unisex
France
derived from the Latin 'clemens', meaning 'merciful'
#600
Theressa
Girl
Greece
harvester; to reap; to gather
#611
Latha
Girl
India
Twilight
#621
Cona
Girl
Ireland
Wisdom
#624
Henrettia
Girl
Germanic
Ruler of the home
#624
Atha
Girl
American
Noble
#632
Artha
Unisex
India
meaning 'purpose' or 'meaningful'.
#637
Marie
Girl
France
sea of bitterness
#641
Neva
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
The name Neva comes from the Spanish word 'nieve', which means 'snow', and can symbolize purity and clarity.
#641
Collie
Unisex
United Kingdom
derived from 'collie', meaning 'useful for herding'
#645
Aggie
Girl
American
A diminutive of Agnes, meaning 'pure' or 'holy.'
#661
Beedie
Girl
Scotland
Scottish
#664
Phebie
Girl
Greece
shining, bright
#671
Malissia
Girl
Latin
unfortunate, ill-fated
#680
Oleva
Girl
Finland
Ancestor's heritage
#683
Clotile
Girl
France
glorious, renowned
#686
Irlene
Girl
American
sacred, or from Ireland
#687
Vennie
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#689
Tomasita
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
little Thomas
#690
Dorice
Girl
France
gift from God
#692
Ferrol
Unisex
American
Derived from a place name, associated with the Spanish town Ferrol.
#693
Valetta
Girl
Italian
Strong, healthy; Valiant
#699
Leanner
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#705
Vetta
Girl
Italy
a small vessel or ship
#708
Leolar
Girl
English-speaking countries
light of the valley
#709
Gradie
Unisex
American
Graceful or beloved.
#711
Mardie
Girl
English-speaking countries
from the marsh
#718
Relda
Girl
American
Possibly derived from the German 'Hilda', meaning battle, or as a diminutive of names ending in -elda.
#719
Idelle
Girl
English
diligent
#725
Hisayo
Girl
Japan
prosperous generation; child of a prosperous family
#728
Blonnie
Girl
American
fair-haired
#731
Lodie
Girl
American
a variation of the name 'Lydia', meaning 'from Lydia' or 'noble one'.
#732
Ophie
Girl
American
serpent
#733
Avice
Girl
England
Variant of AVIS.
#737
Lakie
Girl
American
from the lake
#745
Vanilla
Girl
American
a flavoring derived from the vanilla bean.
#760
Walsie
Girl
American
Likely a diminutive or variation of 'Wallace', meaning 'Welshman' or 'foreigner'.
#762
Mareta
Girl
Spain
Of the sea; bitter
#763
Safronia
Girl
English-speaking countries
Saffron, derived from the flowering plant
#768
Reeta
Girl
Indian
sorrowful
#775
Renia
Girl
Poland
Rebirth
#783
Russie
Girl
France
Little red-haired
#792
Edmee
Girl
France
Wealthy protector.
#796
Ovie
Unisex
Nigeria
To be rich
#798
Elma
Girl
English-speaking countries
elm tree
#808
Rosea
Girl
Italy
rose; derived from 'rosa', meaning rose
#814
Veda
Girl
India
Knowledge; wisdom
#815
Famie
Girl
Australia
beloved
#820
Francisca
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
from France; free
#823
Clovie
Girl
English-speaking countries
Diminutive or variant of the name Clover, symbolizing luck.
#825
Vada
Girl
Latin
life-giving
#829
Luvinia
Girl
[English]
Variant of LUVENIA.
#834
Berenice
Girl
Greece
Latinized form of Βερενικη (Berenike), the Macedonian form of the Greek name Φερενικη (Pherenike), which meant "bringing victory" from φερω (phero) "to bring" and νικη (nike) "victory".
#835
Malvena
Girl
Scotland
smooth brow
#836
Ether
Girl
Greek
upper air, pure, fresh air.
#840
Arzella
Girl
American
Her strength
#844
Novie
Girl
American
new, youthful
#849
Gatha
Girl
India
Sanskrit
#851
Lubertha
Girl
American
Freeborn
#857
Dova
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
A dove
#861
Melda
Girl
Germanic
Powerful
#864
Edia
Girl
American
A name of African origin meaning 'to rise' or 'to elevate'.
#871
Asilee
Girl
American
Derived from the name Asherah, which means 'grove' or 'tree'.
#877
Virdia
Girl
American
variant of Verde, meaning 'green'
#878
Gilma
Girl
Hebrew
a young girl
#884
Henritta
Girl
Germanic
Ruler of the home.
#884
Rosine
Girl
France
Little rose
#884
Mabell
Girl
English
She who is lovely
#885
Viletta
Girl
Italy
strong, vigorous
#906
Armetta
Girl
Italy
little army
#907
Onnie
Unisex
English-speaking countries
A diminutive form of names like 'Ona', often conveying warmth or affection.
#908
Zimmie
Girl
American
A diminutive or variant of the name Zima, associated with winter.
#908
Cecile
Girl
French
blind
#930
Clista
Girl
American
Variant of Clista, meaning 'called' or 'invoked'
#930
Lillye
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#939
Birtha
Girl
American
Bright or glorious.
#941
Hixie
Girl
American
sorrow or sadness
#945
Eletha
Girl
American
A variant of the name Alita, meaning 'noble' or 'refined'.
#948
Lenice
Girl
American
light, torch
#949
Mayne
Unisex
English-speaking countries
the, comes from the word 'main', representing importance or a primary role.
#951
Oler
Girl
English
One who olers, a derivative of old occupational names; Derived from 'olé', possibly denoting 'ancestor' or 'forebear'
#956
Elverda
Girl
American
el verde - the green
#957
Alzena
Girl
American
Noble or serene
#961
Euda
Girl
Greece
Pleasant or sweet
#965
Burnetta
Girl
American
a derivative of Bernadette, meaning 'brave as a bear'
#966
Belzora
Girl
American
American English
#974
Iowa
Girl
American
they sleep
#977
Elva
Girl
English-speaking countries
Old English
#978
Floda
Girl
Old English
flowery, flourishing
#987
Ingeborg
Girl
Scandinavia
Old Norse
#988
Vora
Girl
India
Queen
#993
Valrie
Girl
French-speaking countries
Strength, health; Brave and strong
#997
Veva
Girl
American
a form of the name 'Vivian', meaning 'alive' or 'lively'.
Leenora
Girl
American
Light; shining one
Bular
Girl
Turkey
A name associated with strength or resilience.
Osee
Girl
[Biblical Latin
Form of HOSHEA (and HOSEA) used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.
Threasa
Girl
Ireland
a variant of Theresa, meaning 'harvester'.
Eulala
Girl
American
The name means 'well spoken' or 'sweetly spoken'.
Lallie
Girl
[English]
Diminutive of LALAGE.
Ricka
Girl
American
Powerful ruler
Earsie
Girl
American
Brave or admirable
Floria
Girl
Latin
flower
Vincie
Girl
Italy
derived from 'Vincenzo', meaning 'to conquer'
Placida
Girl
Spain
calm, serene
Murrel
Unisex
English-speaking countries
sea-bright
Agnes
Girl
Greek
Pure, Holy
Ethelwyn
Girl
England
noble friend
Lyndall
Unisex
Australia
from the linden tree valley
Mayo
Unisex
Japan
Dance wisteria
Hildegarde
Girl
Germanic
Battle maid
Evea
Girl
Israel
life; living one
Oddie
Unisex
American
Wealth
Bamma
Girl
USA
A term of endearment; an affectionate term for a grandmother or elderly woman.
Tola
Girl
[Khmer]
Means "October" in Khmer.
Rosilda
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
rose and battle
Eufelia
Girl
Spanish Speaking Countries
Well-spoken
Beaulah
Girl
Hebrew
to marry
Myrtia
Girl
Greece
myrtle; an evergreen shrub representing love
Tora
Girl
[Swedish
Modern form of ÞÓRA.
Aneita
Girl
Spain
A modern variation of Anita, meaning graceful or merciful.
Bertrice
Girl
American
A feminine form of Bertram, meaning 'bright' or 'glorious'
Orlean
Girl
France
from Orléans, a city in France
Wilsie
Girl
American
Will or desire
Erna
Girl
Germanic
A beloved name with deep roots
Manila
Girl
Philippines
where the mangroves grow
Elvie
Unisex
English-speaking countries
Elf army
Oreta
Girl
Greece
mountain dweller
Anetta
Girl
Hungary
Hungarian
Louida
Girl
USA
Derived from 'Louise', meaning 'famous warrior'
Monnie
Girl
USA
Advisor
Lomie
Girl
American
Diminutive form of names such as Naomi or Paloma, offering a sense of affection or endearment.
Goldye
Girl
American
golden
Elvire
Girl
France
truth
Claudie
Unisex
France
French feminine variant of CLAUDE.
Odessia
Girl
American
A city by the sea
Myrl
Unisex
Scotland
Ocean, sea
Myrtha
Girl
France
Of the sea
Orpah
Girl
Hebrew-speaking regions
back of the neck, fawn
Tassie
Girl
Australia
Tasmanian
Murial
Girl
American
an alternate form of 'Muriel', meaning 'sea brightness'.
Mozel
Girl
American
a variation of 'Mazel', which means 'luck' or 'good fortune'
Exer
Girl
American
One who and shares warmth or joy
Pellie
Girl
American
name variant, often considered a diminutive of other names
Trinnie
Girl
American
derived from Trinity
Gladys
Girl
Wales
royalty
Arrilla
Girl
American
Derived from 'Ariella', meaning 'Lion of God'.; Modern female name often associated with beauty and strength.
Zillie
Girl
American
a variant of Zilla, meaning 'shade' or 'shadow'
Levada
Girl
Portugal
carried, lifted
Blannie
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
Louretta
Girl
Italian-speaking countries
derived from 'laurel', symbolizing victory and honor; also associated with 'laurel', representing status and prestige
Robena
Girl
[English]
Feminine variant of ROBIN.
Hilda
Girl
Germanic
battle maiden
Lorena
Girl
Latin America
from the place of the laurel
Madge
Girl
England
a diminutive of Margaret, meaning pearl
Rue
Unisex
English-speaking countries
regret
Eura
Girl
Greek
meaning 'bounteous', often associated with abundance and good fortune
Manilla
Girl
Philippines
A variation of 'Manila', meaning 'where the yucca plant grows'
Cuba
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
the place where fertile land is abundant
Elzora
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
God's promise.
Orena
Girl
American
light, dawn
Helon
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
healer
Clytee
Girl
American
A modern name, possibly derived from the name Cleo or Clytie, rooted in classical mythology.
Arrena
Girl
American
sand, arena
Edna
Girl
Hebrew
Rejuvenation; pleasure; Delight
Oza
Girl
Japan
Small, gentle means.
Decie
Girl
American
derived from 'Desiree,' meaning 'desired'
Hermie
Girl
English-speaking countries
Army general
Maretta
Girl
Italy
Little Mary
Erva
Girl
Turkey
Turkish
Philippina
Girl
Germanic
Lover of horses
Martina
Girl
Italy
Feminine form of Martinus (see MARTIN). Saint Martina was a 3rd-century martyr who is one of the patron saints of Rome.
Everlena
Girl
American
A modern name that combines 'ever' and 'Lena', potentially meaning 'forever light' or 'long-lasting brightness.'
Retha
Girl
Hebrew
a form of 'Ruth', meaning 'friend'
Gladyse
Girl
English-speaking countries
Lame; One who is mended or healed
Ressa
Girl
American
Likely derived from 'raissa', meaning 'rose' or 'rose flower'
Maine
Girl
USA
From the state of Maine