Popular Baby Names 1901

Classic names that peaked in 1901 — now making a comeback.

200 names391 girl156 boy
These 1901 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
Brady
Boy
Irish
spirited
#323
Edwin
Boy
England
rich friend
#385
Helen
Girl
Greece
light, torch
#395
Sewell
Boy
English-speaking countries
from the soil
#504
Creasie
Girl
American
Derived from the name Crescentia, meaning 'to grow'
#508
Gillis
Boy
Sweden
pledged to God
#515
Girlee
Girl
American
A playful or cute girl
#517
Modie
Girl
South Africa
Tswana
#519
Ardie
Unisex
English-speaking countries
eagle; to be exalted
#522
Fremont
Boy
American
from the French meaning 'from the marsh'
#522
Hortense
Girl
France
gardener, garden
#522
Luellen
Girl
Wales
famous river or lake
#524
Ivor
Boy
Ireland
Yew tree
#529
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
Pet
Unisex
English-speaking countries
Rock, stone
#549
Mimie
Girl
French-speaking countries
A diminutive form of Miriam, meaning 'sea of sorrow'
#550
Hatsuyo
Girl
Japan
First generation; birth
#554
Leory
Boy
American
the king
#555
Christana
Girl
American
Follower of Christ
#556
Carita
Girl
Spain
little face
#556
Lawrence
Boy
English
The name means 'from Laurentum' and is commonly linked to laurel trees.
#558
Narsis
Girl
Persian-speaking countries
an angel or a daffodil; associated with beauty
#559
Arcola
Girl
American
Place name, refers to a town in Italy
#561
Tannie
Girl
Dutch-speaking countries
aunt; small lady
#562
Blodwen
Girl
Wales
white flower
#563
Fordyce
Boy
Scottish
From the ford's isolated place.
#567
Ingvald
Boy
Norway
the one who is in the army
#573
Verta
Girl
American
truthful
#575
Alline
Girl
English-speaking countries
noble
#579
Sular
Girl
Turkish
radiance; brightness - ışık
#584
Milton
Boy
English-speaking countries
Originally a surname meaning 'mill town'.
#585
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
Merville
Boy
France
a sea town or harbor
#621
Ila
Girl
[Indian
Means "earth" or "speech" in Sanskrit.
#622
Junious
Boy
American
Youthful
#622
Cona
Girl
Ireland
Wisdom
#624
Henrettia
Girl
Germanic
Ruler of the home
#624
Perna
Girl
Italy
The name is derived from the Latin word 'perna', meaning ‘leg’ or ‘ham’.
#627
Atha
Girl
American
Noble
#632
Artha
Unisex
India
meaning 'purpose' or 'meaningful'.
#637
Marie
Girl
France
sea of bitterness
#641
Locie
Girl
American
Light
#648
Otis
Boy
[English]
From an English surname which was derived from the medieval given name Ode, a cognate of OTTO. In America it has been used in honour of the revolutionary James Otis (1725-1783).
#654
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
Tomasita
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
little Thomas
#690
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
Lourena
Girl
Spain
laurel
#707
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
Ophie
Girl
American
serpent
#733
Avice
Girl
England
Variant of AVIS.
#737
Rafaelita
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
little healer or God has healed
#754
Abron
Boy
African
Man.
#763
Mareta
Girl
Spain
Of the sea; bitter
#763
Safronia
Girl
English-speaking countries
Saffron, derived from the flowering plant
#768
Belvia
Girl
American
Often interpreted as 'beautiful view' or 'of beauty'.
#773
Reeta
Girl
Indian
sorrowful
#775
Edmee
Girl
France
Wealthy protector.
#796
Ovie
Unisex
Nigeria
To be rich
#798
Elma
Girl
English-speaking countries
elm tree
#808
Veda
Girl
India
Knowledge; wisdom
#815
Goble
Boy
USA
A surname that evolved into a first name
#817
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
Wert
Boy
Germanic
value; worth
#825
Vada
Girl
Latin
life-giving
#829
Phill
Boy
English-speaking countries
a variant of 'Philip', meaning 'lover of horses'
#830
Luvinia
Girl
[English]
Variant of LUVENIA.
#834
Malvena
Girl
Scotland
smooth brow
#836
Buren
Boy
Netherlands
From the village
#840
Ether
Girl
Greek
upper air, pure, fresh air.
#840
Elvena
Girl
English-speaking countries
Fair, beautiful
#841
Arzella
Girl
American
Her strength
#844
Novie
Girl
American
new, youthful
#849
Gatha
Girl
India
Sanskrit
#851
Alferd
Boy
English-speaking countries
Elf counsel
#852
Charlena
Girl
American
A feminine form of 'Charles', meaning 'free man'.
#859
Girtha
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#862
Melda
Girl
Germanic
Powerful
#864
Merle
Unisex
France
Variant of MERRILL or MURIEL. The spelling has been influenced by the word merle meaning "blackbird" (via French, from Latin merula).
#867
Edia
Girl
American
A name of African origin meaning 'to rise' or 'to elevate'.
#871
Yula
Girl
Russian
Lily; Youthful, youthful being; Delight
#871
Ermon
Boy
English
a powerful or effective man
#873
Asilee
Girl
American
Derived from the name Asherah, which means 'grove' or 'tree'.
#877
Bessye
Girl
English-speaking countries
God is my oath
#883
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
Curtis
Boy
[English]
From an English surname which originally meant "courteous" in Old French.
#902
Clarabel
Girl
American
bright, clear
#903
Hershell
Boy
Hebrew
Deer; A variant of Hershel, meaning a little deer
#903
Nettye
Girl
American
Ruler of the home
#904
Viletta
Girl
Italy
strong, vigorous
#906
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
Luceil
Girl
American
light
#914
Letha
Girl
Greek
Oblivion
#921
Euel
Boy
English-speaking countries
God is One; God is Eternal.
#925
Birtha
Girl
American
Bright or glorious.
#941
Alvah
Boy
Hebrew
His highness.
#943
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
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
Euda
Girl
Greece
Pleasant or sweet
#965
Burnetta
Girl
American
a derivative of Bernadette, meaning 'brave as a bear'
#966
Clessie
Girl
American
famous, renowned
#970
Belzora
Girl
American
American English
#974
Iowa
Girl
American
they sleep
#977
Elva
Girl
English-speaking countries
Old English
#978
Ingeborg
Girl
Scandinavia
Old Norse
#988
Willis
Boy
USA
Determined protector
#992
Vora
Girl
India
Queen
#993
Valrie
Girl
French-speaking countries
Strength, health; Brave and strong
#997
Thedore
Boy
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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.
Lonzie
Boy
American
A variation of names like Alonzo or Lonnie, often interpreted as 'noble'
Bruster
Boy
American
a variant of the name Bruce, which means 'from the brush' or 'woods'
Threasa
Girl
Ireland
a variant of Theresa, meaning 'harvester'.
Euell
Boy
American
Ewe's Hill
Eulala
Girl
American
The name means 'well spoken' or 'sweetly spoken'.
Beulah
Girl
Hebrew
to marry
Ricka
Girl
American
Powerful ruler
Nute
Boy
English-speaking countries
an informally derived name from Newton, meaning 'new town'
Fleetwood
Boy
United Kingdom
from the land by the creek
Earsie
Girl
American
Brave or admirable
Floria
Girl
Latin
flower
Vincie
Girl
Italy
derived from 'Vincenzo', meaning 'to conquer'
Placida
Girl
Spain
calm, serene
Erland
Boy
Sweden
foreigner, from another land
Murrel
Unisex
English-speaking countries
sea-bright
Vida
Girl
Persian
life
Agnes
Girl
Greek
Pure, Holy
Ethelwyn
Girl
England
noble friend
Lyndall
Unisex
Australia
from the linden tree valley
Mayo
Unisex
Japan
Dance wisteria
Margrette
Girl
American
pearl
Hildegarde
Girl
Germanic
Battle maid
Evea
Girl
Israel
life; living one
Oddie
Unisex
American
Wealth
Cleda
Girl
American
Modern American
Bamma
Girl
USA
A term of endearment; an affectionate term for a grandmother or elderly woman.
Tola
Girl
[Khmer]
Means "October" in Khmer.
Ramond
Boy
Spanish
Wise protector.
Rosilda
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
rose and battle
Jethro
Boy
Hebrew
his abundance
Eufelia
Girl
Spanish Speaking Countries
Well-spoken
Beaulah
Girl
Hebrew
to marry
Clearance
Boy
American
Freeing from obstruction
Aneita
Girl
Spain
A modern variation of Anita, meaning graceful or merciful.
Hilding
Boy
Swedish
battle, warrior
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
Elvie
Unisex
English-speaking countries
Elf army
Alverta
Girl
Latin
noble and gracious
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
Vestie
Girl
American
Derived from 'vest,' meaning to wear or clothe.
Claudie
Unisex
France
French feminine variant of CLAUDE.
Odessia
Girl
American
A city by the sea
Bedie
Girl
English-speaking countries
a gift from the Lord
Myrl
Unisex
Scotland
Ocean, sea
Orpah
Girl
Hebrew-speaking regions
back of the neck, fawn
Tassie
Girl
Australia
Tasmanian
Ewald
Boy
Germanic
From a Germanic name which was composed of the elements ewa "law, custom" and wald "rule".
Murial
Girl
American
an alternate form of 'Muriel', meaning 'sea brightness'.
Vergil
Boy
Italy
staff bearer
Mozel
Girl
American
a variation of 'Mazel', which means 'luck' or 'good fortune'
Pellie
Girl
American
name variant, often considered a diminutive of other names
Trinnie
Girl
American
derived from Trinity