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