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.
Helen
GirlGreece
light, torch
#395 ↑
Creasie
GirlAmerican
Derived from the name Crescentia, meaning 'to grow'
#508 →
Girlee
GirlAmerican
A playful or cute girl
#517 →
Modie
GirlSouth Africa
Tswana
#519 →
Ardie
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
eagle; to be exalted
#522 →
Hortense
GirlFrance
gardener, garden
#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 →
Pet
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
Rock, stone
#549 →
Mimie
GirlFrench-speaking countries
A diminutive form of Miriam, meaning 'sea of sorrow'
#550 →
Hatsuyo
GirlJapan
First generation; birth
#554 →
Christana
GirlAmerican
Follower of Christ
#556 →
Carita
GirlSpain
little face
#556 →
Narsis
GirlPersian-speaking countries
an angel or a daffodil; associated with beauty
#559 →
Arcola
GirlAmerican
Place name, refers to a town in Italy
#561 →
Tannie
GirlDutch-speaking countries
aunt; small lady
#562 →
Blodwen
GirlWales
white flower
#563 →
Verta
GirlAmerican
truthful
#575 →
Alline
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
noble
#579 →
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 →
Ila
Girl[Indian
Means "earth" or "speech" in Sanskrit.
#622 ↑
Cona
GirlIreland
Wisdom
#624 →
Henrettia
GirlGermanic
Ruler of the home
#624 →
Perna
GirlItaly
The name is derived from the Latin word 'perna', meaning ‘leg’ or ‘ham’.
#627 →
Atha
GirlAmerican
Noble
#632 →
Artha
UnisexIndia
meaning 'purpose' or 'meaningful'.
#637 →
Marie
GirlFrance
sea of bitterness
#641 →
Locie
GirlAmerican
Light
#648 →
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 →
Tomasita
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
little Thomas
#690 →
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 →
Lourena
GirlSpain
laurel
#707 →
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 →
Ophie
GirlAmerican
serpent
#733 →
Avice
GirlEngland
Variant of AVIS.
#737 →
Rafaelita
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
little healer or God has healed
#754 →
Mareta
GirlSpain
Of the sea; bitter
#763 →
Safronia
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Saffron, derived from the flowering plant
#768 →
Belvia
GirlAmerican
Often interpreted as 'beautiful view' or 'of beauty'.
#773 →
Reeta
GirlIndian
sorrowful
#775 →
Edmee
GirlFrance
Wealthy protector.
#796 →
Ovie
UnisexNigeria
To be rich
#798 →
Elma
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
elm tree
#808 →
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 →
Malvena
GirlScotland
smooth brow
#836 →
Ether
GirlGreek
upper air, pure, fresh air.
#840 →
Elvena
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Fair, beautiful
#841 →
Arzella
GirlAmerican
Her strength
#844 →
Novie
GirlAmerican
new, youthful
#849 →
Gatha
GirlIndia
Sanskrit
#851 →
Charlena
GirlAmerican
A feminine form of 'Charles', meaning 'free man'.
#859 →
Girtha
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#862 →
Melda
GirlGermanic
Powerful
#864 →
Merle
UnisexFrance
Variant of MERRILL or MURIEL. The spelling has been influenced by the word merle meaning "blackbird" (via French, from Latin merula).
#867 →
Edia
GirlAmerican
A name of African origin meaning 'to rise' or 'to elevate'.
#871 →
Yula
GirlRussian
Lily; Youthful, youthful being; Delight
#871 →
Asilee
GirlAmerican
Derived from the name Asherah, which means 'grove' or 'tree'.
#877 →
Bessye
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
God is my oath
#883 →
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 →
Clarabel
GirlAmerican
bright, clear
#903 →
Nettye
GirlAmerican
Ruler of the home
#904 →
Viletta
GirlItaly
strong, vigorous
#906 →
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 →
Luceil
GirlAmerican
light
#914 →
Letha
GirlGreek
Oblivion
#921 →
Birtha
GirlAmerican
Bright or glorious.
#941 →
Hixie
GirlAmerican
sorrow or sadness
#945 →
Eletha
GirlAmerican
A variant of the name Alita, meaning 'noble' or 'refined'.
#948 →
Lenice
GirlAmerican
light, torch
#949 →
Oler
GirlEnglish
One who olers, a derivative of old occupational names; Derived from 'olé', possibly denoting 'ancestor' or 'forebear'
#956 →
Elverda
GirlAmerican
el verde - the green
#957 →
Euda
GirlGreece
Pleasant or sweet
#965 →
Burnetta
GirlAmerican
a derivative of Bernadette, meaning 'brave as a bear'
#966 →
Clessie
GirlAmerican
famous, renowned
#970 →
Belzora
GirlAmerican
American English
#974 →
Iowa
GirlAmerican
they sleep
#977 →
Elva
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Old English
#978 →
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.
Threasa
GirlIreland
a variant of Theresa, meaning 'harvester'.
Eulala
GirlAmerican
The name means 'well spoken' or 'sweetly spoken'.
Beulah
GirlHebrew
to marry
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
Vida
GirlPersian
life
Agnes
GirlGreek
Pure, Holy
Ethelwyn
GirlEngland
noble friend
Lyndall
UnisexAustralia
from the linden tree valley
Mayo
UnisexJapan
Dance wisteria
Margrette
GirlAmerican
pearl
Hildegarde
GirlGermanic
Battle maid
Evea
GirlIsrael
life; living one
Oddie
UnisexAmerican
Wealth
Cleda
GirlAmerican
Modern American
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
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
Elvie
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
Elf army
Alverta
GirlLatin
noble and gracious
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
Vestie
GirlAmerican
Derived from 'vest,' meaning to wear or clothe.
Claudie
UnisexFrance
French feminine variant of CLAUDE.
Odessia
GirlAmerican
A city by the sea
Bedie
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
a gift from the Lord
Myrl
UnisexScotland
Ocean, 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'
Pellie
GirlAmerican
name variant, often considered a diminutive of other names
Trinnie
GirlAmerican
derived from Trinity
Shizuyo
GirlJapan
Quiet, tranquil
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
Hilda
GirlGermanic
battle maiden
Lorena
GirlLatin America
from the place of the laurel
Florie
GirlEnglish
flowering or blooming
Farrie
GirlScottish
adventurous
Rue
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
regret
Eura
GirlGreek
meaning 'bounteous', often associated with abundance and good fortune
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.
Rubie
GirlEnglish
Red gemstone
Decie
GirlAmerican
derived from 'Desiree,' meaning 'desired'
Hermie
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Army general
Erva
GirlTurkey
Turkish
Martina
GirlItaly
Feminine form of Martinus (see MARTIN). Saint Martina was a 3rd-century martyr who is one of the patron saints of Rome.
Aldonia
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
noble or kind-hearted
Everlena
GirlAmerican
A modern name that combines 'ever' and 'Lena', potentially meaning 'forever light' or 'long-lasting brightness.'
Gregoria
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
to be vigilant, watchful
Retha
GirlHebrew
a form of 'Ruth', meaning 'friend'
Ressa
GirlAmerican
Likely derived from 'raissa', meaning 'rose' or 'rose flower'
Ludella
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
Girtrue
GirlGermanic
brave spear; warrior maiden
Katherene
GirlAmerican
Pure; Clean, clear, pure
Willia
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
resolute protector
Euretta
GirlAmerican
rich, wealthy
Ursule
GirlFrance
little bear
Mineola
GirlAmerican
Native American
Cele
GirlAmerican
Heavenly
Leoma
GirlAmerican
Derived from the name Leo, which means 'lion.'
Nessie
GirlScotland
the one from the waters
Colletta
GirlItaly
Victory