Popular Baby Names 1902

Classic names that peaked in 1902 — now making a comeback.

172 names392 girl172 boy
These 1902 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
Sewell
Boy
English-speaking countries
from the soil
#504
Gillis
Boy
Sweden
pledged to God
#515
Ardie
Unisex
English-speaking countries
eagle; to be exalted
#522
Ivor
Boy
Ireland
Yew tree
#529
Orbin
Boy
Scotland
Derived from 'Orbán', meaning 'little bear'.
#533
Bertice
Unisex
French
bright one
#547
Pet
Unisex
English-speaking countries
Rock, stone
#549
Leory
Boy
American
the king
#555
Lawrence
Boy
English
The name means 'from Laurentum' and is commonly linked to laurel trees.
#558
Fordyce
Boy
Scottish
From the ford's isolated place.
#567
Garnett
Unisex
English
Granite; a strong, durable stone
#574
Milton
Boy
English-speaking countries
Originally a surname meaning 'mill town'.
#585
Perle
Unisex
French
pearl
#597
Clemence
Unisex
France
derived from the Latin 'clemens', meaning 'merciful'
#600
Junious
Boy
American
Youthful
#622
Truman
Boy
[English]
From a surname which meant "trusty man" in Middle English. A famous bearer of the surname was American president Harry S. Truman (1884-1972). It was also borne by American writer Truman Capote (1924-1984).
#626
Artha
Unisex
India
meaning 'purpose' or 'meaningful'.
#637
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
Ferrol
Unisex
American
Derived from a place name, associated with the Spanish town Ferrol.
#693
Gradie
Unisex
American
Graceful or beloved.
#711
Abron
Boy
African
Man.
#763
Ovie
Unisex
Nigeria
To be rich
#798
Goble
Boy
USA
A surname that evolved into a first name
#817
Wert
Boy
Germanic
value; worth
#825
Phill
Boy
English-speaking countries
a variant of 'Philip', meaning 'lover of horses'
#830
Buren
Boy
Netherlands
From the village
#840
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
Ermon
Boy
English
a powerful or effective man
#873
Cleophas
Boy
Greece
Glory of the father.
#895
Curtis
Boy
[English]
From an English surname which originally meant "courteous" in Old French.
#902
Hershell
Boy
Hebrew
Deer; A variant of Hershel, meaning a little deer
#903
Onnie
Unisex
English-speaking countries
A diminutive form of names like 'Ona', often conveying warmth or affection.
#908
Harm
Boy
Netherlands
Army, warrior
#909
Euel
Boy
English-speaking countries
God is One; God is Eternal.
#925
Alvah
Boy
Hebrew
His highness.
#943
Athol
Boy
Scotland
from the grassy land
#950
Gilbert
Boy
Germanic
bright promise
#963
Willis
Boy
USA
Determined protector
#992
Roosvelt
Boy
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
Thedore
Boy
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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'
Sylvester
Boy
[English
Medieval variant of SILVESTER. This is currently the usual English spelling of the name. The actor Sylvester Stallone (1946-) is a famous bearer.
Euell
Boy
American
Ewe's Hill
Duard
Boy
Scotland
Guardian or protector
Nute
Boy
English-speaking countries
an informally derived name from Newton, meaning 'new town'
Mort
Boy
France
Dead; death
Fleetwood
Boy
United Kingdom
from the land by the creek
Erland
Boy
Sweden
foreigner, from another land
Bub
Boy
American
brother or friend
Berlie
Unisex
Unknown
A beloved name with deep roots
Murrel
Unisex
English-speaking countries
sea-bright
Smiley
Boy
American
Happy, cheerful
Lyndall
Unisex
Australia
from the linden tree valley
Mayo
Unisex
Japan
Dance wisteria
Oddie
Unisex
American
Wealth
Ramond
Boy
Spanish
Wise protector.
Gorman
Boy
Ireland
the man from the land of the frame
Clearance
Boy
American
Freeing from obstruction
Hilding
Boy
Swedish
battle, warrior
Waino
Boy
Finland
The one who is joyful or happy
Elvie
Unisex
English-speaking countries
Elf army
Claudie
Unisex
France
French feminine variant of CLAUDE.
Ewald
Boy
Germanic
From a Germanic name which was composed of the elements ewa "law, custom" and wald "rule".
Vergil
Boy
Italy
staff bearer
Vaughn
Boy
[Welsh
From a Welsh surname which was derived from Welsh bychan meaning "little".
Legrand
Boy
France
The Great
Fairbanks
Boy
American
from the fair banks or river banks
Fidelis
Unisex
[Late Roman]
Original form of FIDEL.
Alton
Boy
English-speaking countries
old town
Rue
Unisex
English-speaking countries
regret
Less
Boy
American
a diminutive of Lester, potentially meaning 'fortified place'
Odis
Boy
American
A variation of 'Odessa' or derived from 'Odysseus', meaning 'wrathful'
Goebel
Boy
Germanic
German
Lysle
Boy
France
Island
Kinnie
Boy
American
Derived from the Gaelic 'Ceann', meaning head or leader.
Henri
Boy
France
Ruler of the household
Laddie
Boy
Scottish
young man; lad
Sylvesta
Unisex
American
Derived from 'sylvestris', meaning 'of the forest'.; A modern variant suggesting 'of the woods'.
Kennie
Unisex
American
handsome
Asencion
Unisex
Spanish-speaking countries
Ascension or elevation
Alder
Boy
English-speaking countries
Old English
Elon
Unisex
Israel
oak tree
Feliz
Unisex
Latin
Happy, fortunate
Lorn
Boy
Scottish
abandoned, forsaken
Burley
Boy
English
A place name, or fortification; Pastoral land
Edris
Unisex
Middle Eastern countries
One who has insight or knowledge
Elery
Boy
American
Elery is often considered a variant of Ellery, meaning 'cheerful' or 'happy.'
Amedee
Boy
France
Lover of God
Murel
Unisex
English
sea tide, sea of bitterness
Oval
Unisex
USA
shaped like an egg; rounded
Humbert
Boy
France
Bright warrior
Telford
Boy
United Kingdom
From the story or tale of a man named Telford.
Roby
Boy
English
Bright fame
Ancil
Boy
India
messenger
Rayfield
Boy
English-speaking countries
A name meaning 'field of rays' or 'place of light'.
Rosser
Boy
Wales
the son of the horseman
Bubber
Boy
American
Nickname or term of endearment for a father or a close friend
Vernal
Unisex
American
Of spring; youthful; fresh.
Vester
Unisex
[Danish]
Short form of SYLVESTER.
Herschell
Boy
Hebrew
A form of the name 'Hirsch', meaning 'deer'.
Gordie
Unisex
[English]
Diminutive of GORDON. A famous bearer was Canadian hockey star Gordie Howe (1928-2016).
Chester
Boy
[English]
From a surname which originally belonged to a person who came from Chester, an old Roman settlement in Britain. The name of the settlement came from Latin castrum "camp, fortress".
Cordell
Boy
English
From the Old French word 'cordelier' meaning 'cord maker'.
Council
Boy
American
Derived from the Old French word for 'council' or 'advice', often indicating a person who is a guide or advisor.
Rubert
Boy
English-speaking countries
Germanic
Ormond
Boy
[English]
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Ruaidh meaning "descendant of RUADH".
Curvin
Boy
American
From the seigneur of Curvin
Zannie
Unisex
American
God is gracious
Elzear
Boy
France
God is my light
Lonza
Boy
Italy
a strong man; a brave warrior
Slim
Boy
American
slender, thin
Custer
Boy
American
English
Reeder
Boy
American
One who reads
Ulysees
Boy
Latin
Wrathful
White
Boy
USA
the color, associated with purity and innocence
Iver
Boy
Scotland
archer; known warrior
Furman
Boy
American
A man of the army or warrior.; One who is strong and valiant.
Murrell
Boy
American
sea warrior
Clarnce
Boy
English
Bright, clear
Wayman
Boy
American
A surname derived from an Old English place name, meaning ‘river bend’.
Murle
Unisex
South Sudan
Murle
Berthal
Unisex
Germanic
bright or glorious
Broadus
Boy
American
Son of Brodu
Eligha
Boy
American
God is my salvation
Belford
Boy
England
Old English
Theophilus
Boy
Greek
lover of God
Merlin
Boy
Wales
Form of the Welsh name Myrddin (meaning "sea fortress") used by Geoffrey of Monmouth in his 12th-century Arthurian tales.
Murray
Boy
United Kingdom
from the land by the sea
Zeno
Boy
Greece
Gift of Zeus
Mace
Boy
English
A heavy club used as a weapon.
Caesar
Boy
Italy
hairy
Dutch
Boy
American
from the Netherlands
Robinson
Boy
English-speaking countries
Son of Robin
Eduard
Boy
Germanic
Wealthy guardian
Gabino
Boy
Mexico
God is my strength
Herschel
Boy
Yiddish-speaking countries
Yiddish
Boy
Boy
American
young male
Dannie
Unisex
American
God is my judge
Moise
Boy
France
savior; derived from the biblical figure Moses
Rowland
Boy
Germanic
Famous land
Eston
Boy
American
From the east town.
Moss
Boy
English
Referring to the small flowerless plants that grow in damp environments.
Lorenza
Unisex
Italy
from Laurentum
Rollin
Boy
American
Famous Land
Oran
Boy
Hebrew
light
Gaston
Boy
France
From Gascony; a stranger.
Elex
Boy
English-speaking countries
the protector; defender of mankind
Librado
Boy
Mexico
liberated
Pate
Boy
Scotland
a shortened form of Patrick, meaning 'noble man'
Lambert
Boy
France
Land bright or famous land
Victoriano
Boy
Spain
Victorious
Eligah
Boy
Hebrew
My God is Yahweh
Ellwood
Boy
English-speaking countries
Old English
Paschal
Boy
Ireland
of Easter; relating to Passover
Reynold
Boy
English
counsel power
Stellar
Unisex
American
Star; relating to stars
Adron
Boy
American
Man of Adron or noble man
Gorge
Boy
American
Earthworker. Variant of George.
Evert
Boy
Dutch-speaking countries
Brave as a wild boar.
Lenon
Boy
American
Variant of 'Lennon', meaning 'small cloak'.
Mathews
Boy
American
Son of Matthew, meaning 'gift of God'
Sims
Boy
American
Derived from the surname 'Simms', meaning 'son of Sim'.
Brutus
Boy
Rome
heavy
Beecher
Boy
American
Old English
Esco
Boy
American
From the Eucalyptus tree
Heyward
Boy
American
Hayward
Garvin
Boy
Ireland
Sharp or rough, servant's friend.
Hipolito
Boy
Spain
thoroughly horse
Royden
Boy
United Kingdom
From the rye valley
Severo
Boy
[Italian
Italian and Spanish form SEVERUS.