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
Girl
Spain
sorrows
#261
Brady
Boy
Irish
spirited
#323
Sewell
Boy
English-speaking countries
from the soil
#504
Girlee
Girl
American
A playful or cute girl
#517
Leona
Girl
English-speaking countries
lioness
#518
Modie
Girl
South Africa
Tswana
#519
Leita
Girl
Latin American Countries
light
#520
Helmi
Girl
Finland
Meaning 'pearl'.
#521
Ardie
Unisex
English-speaking countries
eagle; to be exalted
#522
Hortense
Girl
France
gardener, garden
#522
Robertha
Girl
American
Bright fame
#522
Ivor
Boy
Ireland
Yew tree
#529
Alletta
Girl
Netherlands
noble, kind, illustrious
#530
Orbin
Boy
Scotland
Derived from 'Orbán', meaning 'little bear'.
#533
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
Bertice
Unisex
French
bright one
#547
Hatsuyo
Girl
Japan
First generation; birth
#554
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
Obie
Boy
American
God is my light
#566
Garnett
Unisex
English
Granite; a strong, durable stone
#574
Verta
Girl
American
truthful
#575
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
Albirtha
Girl
English
noble and bright
#610
Ila
Girl
[Indian
Means "earth" or "speech" in Sanskrit.
#622
Junious
Boy
American
Youthful
#622
Cona
Girl
Ireland
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
Girl
Italy
The name is derived from the Latin word 'perna', meaning ‘leg’ or ‘ham’.
#627
Alfaretta
Girl
Italy
Noble or of noble birth.; A diminutive form of the name Alfaro, associated with nobility.
#637
Ardath
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
ground, a place of fertility
#640
Marie
Girl
France
sea of bitterness
#641
Georgeana
Girl
English-speaking countries
feminine form of George; farmer, earthworker
#646
Locie
Girl
American
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
Girl
French-speaking countries
Wealthy
#654
Emmitt
Boy
American
Derived from Emyr, meaning 'universal' or 'powerful'.
#659
Beedie
Girl
Scotland
Scottish
#664
Babe
Unisex
English-speaking countries
Baby, sweetheart
#666
Malissia
Girl
Latin
unfortunate, ill-fated
#680
Goldie
Girl
English
Golden
#687
Tomasita
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
little Thomas
#690
Gretna
Girl
English
A place of intrigue.
#698
Valetta
Girl
Italian
Strong, healthy; Valiant
#699
Girlie
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#704
Evarista
Girl
Spain
to be a bringer of good news
#705
Orphia
Girl
Greek-speaking countries
beautiful
#705
Lourena
Girl
Spain
laurel
#707
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
Blonnie
Girl
American
fair-haired
#731
Ophie
Girl
American
serpent
#733
Hildreth
Girl
England
Old English
#744
Maudy
Girl
Indonesia
gift; blessing
#745
Lavine
Girl
France
Derived from 'lavina', meaning 'wash' or 'to cleanse'.
#748
Rafaelita
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
little healer or God has healed
#754
Safronia
Girl
English-speaking countries
Saffron, derived from the flowering plant
#768
Belvia
Girl
American
Often interpreted as 'beautiful view' or 'of beauty'.
#773
Wreatha
Girl
English
a garland or woven wreath
#776
Vernia
Girl
English-speaking countries
spring green
#781
Artee
Unisex
American
A creative variation of the name Arty.
#783
Armer
Unisex
English
Old English
#795
Ovie
Unisex
Nigeria
To be rich
#798
Odia
Unisex
Hebrew-speaking regions
Praising.; A feminine variation of the name 'Oded'.
#805
Estellar
Girl
American
derived from 'estela', meaning 'star'.; a neologism suggesting a feminine form of 'stellar', indicating relation to stars.
#807
Elma
Girl
English-speaking countries
elm tree
#808
Idamay
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#808
Maurene
Girl
American
And I was not alone, a blend of the name Maureen (Irish) and the city of Morris (English)
#810
Francisca
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
from France; free
#823
Clovie
Girl
English-speaking countries
Diminutive or variant of the name Clover, symbolizing luck.
#825
Bulah
Girl
Hebrew
To bloom or to flourish.
#826
Vada
Girl
Latin
life-giving
#829
Pablita
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
small or humble Paul
#832
Malvena
Girl
Scotland
smooth brow
#836
Florena
Girl
Latin
Flowering
#839
Buren
Boy
Netherlands
From the village
#840
Elvena
Girl
English-speaking countries
Fair, beautiful
#841
Arzella
Girl
American
Her strength
#844
Lester
Boy
USA
Fortified Place
#846
Novie
Girl
American
new, youthful
#849
Gatha
Girl
India
Sanskrit
#851
Virgie
Girl
American
a diminutive of Virginia, meaning pure
#857
Charlena
Girl
American
A feminine form of 'Charles', meaning 'free man'.
#859
Girtha
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#862
Ester
Girl
[Spanish
Cognate of ESTHER.
#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
Orma
Girl
American
Derived from Old Norse, meaning 'famous' or 'glorious'.
#873
Estha
Girl
India
star
#879
Bessye
Girl
English-speaking countries
God is my oath
#883
Henritta
Girl
Germanic
Ruler of the home.
#884
Cleophas
Boy
Greece
Glory of the father.
#895
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
Harm
Boy
Netherlands
Army, warrior
#909
Luceil
Girl
American
light
#914
Zell
Unisex
American
from the cell
#919
Letha
Girl
Greek
Oblivion
#921
Euel
Boy
English-speaking countries
God is One; God is Eternal.
#925
Donalda
Girl
Scotland
meaning 'world ruler'
#927
Edra
Girl
English
Prosperous ruler
#931
Sollie
Boy
English-speaking countries
sun
#932
Orton
Boy
England
from the shore farm
#935
Athol
Boy
Scotland
from the grassy land
#950
Minola
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#950
Oler
Girl
English
One who olers, a derivative of old occupational names; Derived from 'olé', possibly denoting 'ancestor' or 'forebear'
#956
Pencie
Girl
American
a form of the name Penelope, often used as a nickname
#962
Gilbert
Boy
Germanic
bright promise
#963
Vader
Girl
American
Father
#963
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
Elva
Girl
English-speaking countries
Old English
#978
Ingeborg
Girl
Scandinavia
Old Norse
#988
Ireta
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
the popular small island
#989
Willis
Boy
USA
Determined protector
#992
Valrie
Girl
French-speaking countries
Strength, health; Brave and strong
#997
Roosvelt
Boy
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
Theadore
Boy
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
Thedore
Boy
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
Bular
Girl
Turkey
A name associated with strength or resilience.
Kikuyo
Girl
Japan
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
Boy
American
Ewe's Hill
Eulala
Girl
American
The name means 'well spoken' or 'sweetly spoken'.
Luretta
Girl
Italy
little lure or charm
Pernella
Girl
Italy
Derived from the Latin 'perna', meaning 'leg', associated with the word for 'ham' or 'the ham of a leg'.
Beulah
Girl
Hebrew
to marry
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
Idora
Girl
American
the gift of the goddess
Fleetwood
Boy
United Kingdom
from the land by the creek
Earsie
Girl
American
Brave or admirable
Floria
Girl
Latin
flower
Gyneth
Girl
Welsh
fair, white, or blessed
Catherene
Girl
English
pure; meaning is associated with the name Catherine
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
Vida
Girl
Persian
life
Lyndall
Unisex
Australia
from the linden tree valley
Mayo
Unisex
Japan
Dance wisteria
Margrette
Girl
American
pearl
Hildegarde
Girl
Germanic
Battle maid
Alven
Boy
Sweden
Elf friend or noble friend.
Oddie
Unisex
American
Wealth
Cleda
Girl
American
Modern American
Vastie
Girl
English
a well-known person
Ramond
Boy
Spanish
Wise protector.
Rosilda
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
rose and battle
Dollye
Girl
American
gift of God
Gorman
Boy
Ireland
the man from the land of the frame
Eufelia
Girl
Spanish Speaking Countries
Well-spoken
Laurina
Girl
Italy
the laurel tree
Clearance
Boy
American
Freeing from obstruction
Aneita
Girl
Spain
A modern variation of Anita, meaning graceful or merciful.
Hilding
Boy
Swedish
battle, warrior
Waino
Boy
Finland
The one who is joyful or happy
Elvie
Unisex
English-speaking countries
Elf army
Alverta
Girl
Latin
noble and gracious
Lorenia
Girl
Latin America
Laurel; crowned with laurel
Anetta
Girl
Hungary
Hungarian
Betrice
Girl
English-speaking countries
she who brings happiness
Genola
Girl
American
Of noble origin
Doll
Girl
English-speaking countries
often refers to a small human figure made for children to play with.
Beryle
Girl
English-speaking countries
Derived from the word for 'beryl'; precious green stone
Goldye
Girl
American
golden
Elvire
Girl
France
truth
Vestie
Girl
American
Derived from 'vest,' meaning to wear or clothe.
Odessia
Girl
American
A city by the sea
cleon
Boy
Greek
glory
Bedie
Girl
English-speaking countries
a gift from the Lord
Gobel
Boy
Germanic
God's protection; from the little goblin
Madell
Girl
American
From the city of Magdala
Ozie
Unisex
American
A diminutive form of the name 'Oswald' or 'Osmond'.
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
Rosebud
Girl
American
A name derived from the flower, symbolizing beauty and love.
Shizuyo
Girl
Japan
Quiet, tranquil
Gladys
Girl
Wales
royalty
Arrilla
Girl
American
Derived from 'Ariella', meaning 'Lion of God'.; Modern female name often associated with beauty and strength.