Popular Baby Names 1903
Classic names that peaked in 1903 — now making a comeback.
200 names407 girl177 boy
These 1903 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
Lola
GirlSpain
sorrows
#261 →
Brady
BoyIrish
spirited
#323 ↓
Sewell
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
from the soil
#504 →
Girlee
GirlAmerican
A playful or cute girl
#517 →
Leona
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
lioness
#518 →
Modie
GirlSouth Africa
Tswana
#519 →
Leita
GirlLatin American Countries
light
#520 →
Helmi
GirlFinland
Meaning 'pearl'.
#521 →
Ardie
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
eagle; to be exalted
#522 →
Hortense
GirlFrance
gardener, garden
#522 →
Robertha
GirlAmerican
Bright fame
#522 →
Ivor
BoyIreland
Yew tree
#529 →
Alletta
GirlNetherlands
noble, kind, illustrious
#530 →
Orbin
BoyScotland
Derived from 'Orbán', meaning 'little bear'.
#533 →
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 →
Bertice
UnisexFrench
bright one
#547 →
Hatsuyo
GirlJapan
First generation; birth
#554 →
Lawrence
BoyEnglish
The name means 'from Laurentum' and is commonly linked to laurel trees.
#558 ↓
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 →
Obie
BoyAmerican
God is my light
#566 →
Garnett
UnisexEnglish
Granite; a strong, durable stone
#574 →
Verta
GirlAmerican
truthful
#575 →
Milton
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Originally a surname meaning 'mill town'.
#585 →
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 →
Albirtha
GirlEnglish
noble and bright
#610 →
Ila
Girl[Indian
Means "earth" or "speech" in Sanskrit.
#622 ↑
Junious
BoyAmerican
Youthful
#622 →
Cona
GirlIreland
Wisdom
#624 →
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 →
Perna
GirlItaly
The name is derived from the Latin word 'perna', meaning ‘leg’ or ‘ham’.
#627 →
Alfaretta
GirlItaly
Noble or of noble birth.; A diminutive form of the name Alfaro, associated with nobility.
#637 →
Ardath
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
ground, a place of fertility
#640 →
Marie
GirlFrance
sea of bitterness
#641 →
Georgeana
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
feminine form of George; farmer, earthworker
#646 →
Locie
GirlAmerican
Light
#648 →
Ted
Boy[English]
Short form of EDWARD or THEODORE. A famous bearer was the American baseball player Ted Williams (1918-2002), who was born as Theodore.
#650 →
Odelle
GirlFrench-speaking countries
Wealthy
#654 →
Emmitt
BoyAmerican
Derived from Emyr, meaning 'universal' or 'powerful'.
#659 ↓
Beedie
GirlScotland
Scottish
#664 →
Babe
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
Baby, sweetheart
#666 →
Malissia
GirlLatin
unfortunate, ill-fated
#680 →
Goldie
GirlEnglish
Golden
#687 ↑
Tomasita
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
little Thomas
#690 →
Gretna
GirlEnglish
A place of intrigue.
#698 →
Valetta
GirlItalian
Strong, healthy; Valiant
#699 →
Girlie
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#704 →
Evarista
GirlSpain
to be a bringer of good news
#705 →
Orphia
GirlGreek-speaking countries
beautiful
#705 →
Lourena
GirlSpain
laurel
#707 →
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 →
Blonnie
GirlAmerican
fair-haired
#731 →
Ophie
GirlAmerican
serpent
#733 →
Hildreth
GirlEngland
Old English
#744 →
Maudy
GirlIndonesia
gift; blessing
#745 →
Lavine
GirlFrance
Derived from 'lavina', meaning 'wash' or 'to cleanse'.
#748 →
Rafaelita
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
little healer or God has healed
#754 →
Safronia
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Saffron, derived from the flowering plant
#768 →
Belvia
GirlAmerican
Often interpreted as 'beautiful view' or 'of beauty'.
#773 →
Wreatha
GirlEnglish
a garland or woven wreath
#776 →
Vernia
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
spring green
#781 →
Artee
UnisexAmerican
A creative variation of the name Arty.
#783 →
Armer
UnisexEnglish
Old English
#795 →
Ovie
UnisexNigeria
To be rich
#798 →
Odia
UnisexHebrew-speaking regions
Praising.; A feminine variation of the name 'Oded'.
#805 →
Estellar
GirlAmerican
derived from 'estela', meaning 'star'.; a neologism suggesting a feminine form of 'stellar', indicating relation to stars.
#807 →
Elma
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
elm tree
#808 →
Idamay
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#808 →
Maurene
GirlAmerican
And I was not alone, a blend of the name Maureen (Irish) and the city of Morris (English)
#810 →
Francisca
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
from France; free
#823 →
Clovie
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Diminutive or variant of the name Clover, symbolizing luck.
#825 →
Bulah
GirlHebrew
To bloom or to flourish.
#826 →
Vada
GirlLatin
life-giving
#829 ↑
Pablita
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
small or humble Paul
#832 →
Malvena
GirlScotland
smooth brow
#836 →
Florena
GirlLatin
Flowering
#839 →
Buren
BoyNetherlands
From the village
#840 →
Elvena
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Fair, beautiful
#841 →
Arzella
GirlAmerican
Her strength
#844 →
Lester
BoyUSA
Fortified Place
#846 →
Novie
GirlAmerican
new, youthful
#849 →
Gatha
GirlIndia
Sanskrit
#851 →
Virgie
GirlAmerican
a diminutive of Virginia, meaning pure
#857 →
Charlena
GirlAmerican
A feminine form of 'Charles', meaning 'free man'.
#859 →
Girtha
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#862 →
Ester
Girl[Spanish
Cognate of ESTHER.
#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 →
Orma
GirlAmerican
Derived from Old Norse, meaning 'famous' or 'glorious'.
#873 →
Estha
GirlIndia
star
#879 →
Bessye
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
God is my oath
#883 →
Henritta
GirlGermanic
Ruler of the home.
#884 →
Cleophas
BoyGreece
Glory of the father.
#895 →
Curtis
Boy[English]
From an English surname which originally meant "courteous" in Old French.
#902 ↓
Clarabel
GirlAmerican
bright, clear
#903 →
Hershell
BoyHebrew
Deer; A variant of Hershel, meaning a little deer
#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 →
Harm
BoyNetherlands
Army, warrior
#909 →
Luceil
GirlAmerican
light
#914 →
Zell
UnisexAmerican
from the cell
#919 →
Letha
GirlGreek
Oblivion
#921 →
Euel
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
God is One; God is Eternal.
#925 →
Donalda
GirlScotland
meaning 'world ruler'
#927 →
Edra
GirlEnglish
Prosperous ruler
#931 →
Sollie
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
sun
#932 →
Orton
BoyEngland
from the shore farm
#935 →
Athol
BoyScotland
from the grassy land
#950 →
Minola
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#950 →
Oler
GirlEnglish
One who olers, a derivative of old occupational names; Derived from 'olé', possibly denoting 'ancestor' or 'forebear'
#956 →
Pencie
GirlAmerican
a form of the name Penelope, often used as a nickname
#962 →
Gilbert
BoyGermanic
bright promise
#963 →
Vader
GirlAmerican
Father
#963 →
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 →
Elva
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Old English
#978 →
Ingeborg
GirlScandinavia
Old Norse
#988 →
Ireta
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
the popular small island
#989 →
Willis
BoyUSA
Determined protector
#992 →
Valrie
GirlFrench-speaking countries
Strength, health; Brave and strong
#997 →
Roosvelt
BoyEnglish
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000 →
Theadore
BoyEnglish
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000 ↓
Thedore
BoyEnglish
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000 →
Bular
GirlTurkey
A name associated with strength or resilience.
Kikuyo
GirlJapan
A name meaning 'the nineteenth day of the month' or can also be derived from words meaning 'repair' or 'reinforce'.
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
BoyAmerican
Ewe's Hill
Eulala
GirlAmerican
The name means 'well spoken' or 'sweetly spoken'.
Luretta
GirlItaly
little lure or charm
Pernella
GirlItaly
Derived from the Latin 'perna', meaning 'leg', associated with the word for 'ham' or 'the ham of a leg'.
Beulah
GirlHebrew
to marry
Duard
BoyScotland
Guardian or protector
Nute
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
an informally derived name from Newton, meaning 'new town'
Mort
BoyFrance
Dead; death
Idora
GirlAmerican
the gift of the goddess
Fleetwood
BoyUnited Kingdom
from the land by the creek
Earsie
GirlAmerican
Brave or admirable
Floria
GirlLatin
flower
Gyneth
GirlWelsh
fair, white, or blessed
Catherene
GirlEnglish
pure; meaning is associated with the name Catherine
Erland
BoySweden
foreigner, from another land
Bub
BoyAmerican
brother or friend
Berlie
UnisexUnknown
A beloved name with deep roots
Murrel
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
sea-bright
Smiley
BoyAmerican
Happy, cheerful
Vida
GirlPersian
life
Lyndall
UnisexAustralia
from the linden tree valley
Mayo
UnisexJapan
Dance wisteria
Margrette
GirlAmerican
pearl
Hildegarde
GirlGermanic
Battle maid
Alven
BoySweden
Elf friend or noble friend.
Oddie
UnisexAmerican
Wealth
Cleda
GirlAmerican
Modern American
Vastie
GirlEnglish
a well-known person
Ramond
BoySpanish
Wise protector.
Rosilda
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
rose and battle
Dollye
GirlAmerican
gift of God
Gorman
BoyIreland
the man from the land of the frame
Eufelia
GirlSpanish Speaking Countries
Well-spoken
Laurina
GirlItaly
the laurel tree
Clearance
BoyAmerican
Freeing from obstruction
Aneita
GirlSpain
A modern variation of Anita, meaning graceful or merciful.
Hilding
BoySwedish
battle, warrior
Waino
BoyFinland
The one who is joyful or happy
Elvie
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
Elf army
Alverta
GirlLatin
noble and gracious
Lorenia
GirlLatin America
Laurel; crowned with laurel
Anetta
GirlHungary
Hungarian
Betrice
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
she who brings happiness
Genola
GirlAmerican
Of noble origin
Doll
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
often refers to a small human figure made for children to play with.
Beryle
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Derived from the word for 'beryl'; precious green stone
Goldye
GirlAmerican
golden
Elvire
GirlFrance
truth
Vestie
GirlAmerican
Derived from 'vest,' meaning to wear or clothe.
Odessia
GirlAmerican
A city by the sea
cleon
BoyGreek
glory
Bedie
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
a gift from the Lord
Gobel
BoyGermanic
God's protection; from the little goblin
Madell
GirlAmerican
From the city of Magdala
Ozie
UnisexAmerican
A diminutive form of the name 'Oswald' or 'Osmond'.
Ewald
BoyGermanic
From a Germanic name which was composed of the elements ewa "law, custom" and wald "rule".
Murial
GirlAmerican
an alternate form of 'Muriel', meaning 'sea brightness'.
Vergil
BoyItaly
staff bearer
Rosebud
GirlAmerican
A name derived from the flower, symbolizing beauty and love.
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.