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Classic names that peaked in 1901 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1901

  • 491 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1901
  • 397 girl names and 202 boy names are associated with 1901
  • Names from 1901 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1900, 1902, 1903

Popular Girl Names 1901

172 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1901

#323
American
spirited
#385
England
rich friend
#395
Greece↑ Rising
light, torch
#508
American
Derived from the name Crescentia, meaning 'to grow'
#517
American
A playful or cute girl
#519
South Africa
Tswana
#522
English
English
#522
France
gardener, garden
#524
Wales
famous river or lake
#529
Ireland
Yew tree
#530
Netherlands
noble, kind, illustrious
#535
American
Spanish
#538
American
English
#549
English
Rock, stone
#550
French
A diminutive form of Miriam, meaning 'sea of sorrow'
#554
Japan
First generation; birth
#556
American
Follower of Christ
#556
Spain
little face
#558
American
The name means 'from Laurentum' and is commonly linked to laurel trees.
#559
Persian
an angel or a daffodil; associated with beauty
#561
American
Place name, refers to a town in Italy
#562
Dutch-speaking countries
aunt; small lady
#563
Wales
white flower
#575
American
English
#579
English
noble
#584
Turkish
radiance; brightness - ışık
#585
American
Originally a surname meaning 'mill town'.
#586
Italian
Italian
#592
USA
the tree known for its sweet sap and attractive leaves
#597
French
pearl
#600
France
derived from the Latin 'clemens', meaning 'merciful'
#611
Greece
Greek
#622
Sanskrit↑ Rising
Sanskrit
#624
Ireland
Wisdom
#624
Germanic
Ruler of the home
#627
Italy
Latin
#632
American
Noble
#637
India
Sanskrit
#648
American
Light
#654
American↑ Rising
English
#661
American
A diminutive of Agnes, meaning 'pure' or 'holy.'
#664
Scotland
Scottish
#671
Greece
shining, bright
#680
Latin
unfortunate, ill-fated
#683
Finland
Ancestor's heritage
#686
France
glorious, renowned
#687
American
sacred, or from Ireland
#690
Spanish
little Thomas
#693
American
English
#699
Italian
Italian
#705
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#707
Spain
laurel
#708
Italy
Italian
#709
English
English
#711
American
Graceful or beloved.
#718
English
English
#719
American
English
#725
English
diligent
#728
Japan
prosperous generation; child of a prosperous family
#731
American
fair-haired
#733
American
serpent
#737
England
avis
#754
Spanish
little healer or God has healed
#763
Spain
Of the sea; bitter
#768
English
Saffron, derived from the flowering plant
#773
American
Often interpreted as 'beautiful view' or 'of beauty'.
#775
Indian
sorrowful
#796
France
French
#798
Nigeria
To be rich
#808
English
elm tree
#815
India↑ Rising
Knowledge; wisdom
#820
Australia
beloved
#823
Spanish
from France; free
#825
English
Diminutive or variant of the name Clover, symbolizing luck.
#829
Latin↑ Rising
life-giving
#834
Latin
Latin
#836
Scotland
smooth brow
#840
Greek
Greek
#841
English
Fair, beautiful
#844
American
Hebrew
#849
American
new, youthful
#851
India
Sanskrit
#859
American
A feminine form of 'Charles', meaning 'free man'.
#862
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#864
Germanic
Powerful
#867
France
French
#871
American
A name of African origin meaning 'to rise' or 'to elevate'.
#871
Russian
Lily
#873
American
English
#877
American
English
#883
English
God is my oath
#884
Hebrew
a young girl
#884
Germanic
German
#884
France
Little rose
#885
English
She who is lovely
#902
American
English
#903
American
bright, clear
#904
American
Ruler of the home
#906
Italy
strong, vigorous
#908
English
English
#908
American
A diminutive or variant of the name Zima, associated with winter.
#921
Greek
Oblivion
#941
American
Bright or glorious.
#943
Hebrew
His highness.
#945
American
sorrow or sadness
#948
American
English
#949
American
light, torch
#956
English
English
#957
American
el verde - the green
#965
Greece
Greek
#966
American
English
#970
American
famous, renowned
#974
American
American English
#977
American
they sleep
#978
English
Old English
#988
Scandinavia
Old Norse
#992
USA
Determined protector
#993
India
Queen
#997
French
French
#1001
American
a form of the name 'Vivian', meaning 'alive' or 'lively'.
#1003
American
Light; shining one
#1007
Turkey
Turkish
#1029
Ireland
a variant of Theresa, meaning 'harvester'.
#1037
American
Greek
#1040
Hebrew
to marry
#1046
American
Powerful ruler
#1057
American
Brave or admirable
#1064
Latin
Latin
#1066
Italy
derived from 'Vincenzo', meaning 'to conquer'
#1069
Spain
calm, serene
#1077
English
sea-bright
#1078
Persian↑ Rising
life
#1079
Greek↑ Rising
Pure, Holy
#1080
England
noble friend
#1081
Australia
English
#1082
Japan
Dance wisteria
#1086
Germanic
Battle maid
#1093
Israel
life
#1100
American
Wealth
#1101
American
Modern American
#1106
USA
English
#1106
Hebrew
תּוֹלָעָה - meaning 'bug, worm'
#1114
Spanish
Spanish
#1119
Spanish
Well-spoken
#1120
Hebrew
to marry
#1126
Spain
A modern variation of Anita, meaning graceful or merciful.
#1129
American
A feminine form of Bertram, meaning 'bright' or 'glorious'
#1130
France
French
#1130
American
English
#1141
English
Elf army
#1142
Latin
noble and gracious
#1150
Hungary
Hungarian
#1161
USA
Derived from 'Louise', meaning 'famous warrior'
#1172
USA
Advisor
#1173
American
English
#1174
American
English
#1175
France
truth
#1177
American
Derived from 'vest,' meaning to wear or clothe.
#1180
American
Russian
#1184
English
a gift from the Lord
#1185
Scotland
English
#1186
Hebrew
back of the neck, fawn
#1194
Australia
English
#1196
American
an alternate form of 'Muriel', meaning 'sea brightness'.
#1196
Italy
staff bearer
#1200
American
a variation of 'Mazel', which means 'luck' or 'good fortune'
#1203
American
name variant, often considered a diminutive of other names
#1209
American
derived from Trinity
#1211
Japan
Quiet, tranquil
#1212
Wales
royalty
#1213
American
Italian
#1213
American
a variant of Zilla, meaning 'shade' or 'shadow'