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
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
Alletta
Girl
Netherlands
noble, kind, illustrious
#530
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
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
Garnett
Unisex
English
Granite; a strong, durable stone
#574
Verta
Girl
American
truthful
#575
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
Cona
Girl
Ireland
Wisdom
#624
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
Odelle
Girl
French-speaking countries
Wealthy
#654
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
Elvena
Girl
English-speaking countries
Fair, beautiful
#841
Arzella
Girl
American
Her strength
#844
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
Clarabel
Girl
American
bright, clear
#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
Luceil
Girl
American
light
#914
Zell
Unisex
American
from the cell
#919
Letha
Girl
Greek
Oblivion
#921
Donalda
Girl
Scotland
meaning 'world ruler'
#927
Edra
Girl
English
Prosperous ruler
#931
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
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
Valrie
Girl
French-speaking countries
Strength, health; Brave and strong
#997
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'.
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
Idora
Girl
American
the gift of the goddess
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
Berlie
Unisex
Unknown
A beloved name with deep roots
Murrel
Unisex
English-speaking countries
sea-bright
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
Oddie
Unisex
American
Wealth
Cleda
Girl
American
Modern American
Vastie
Girl
English
a well-known person
Rosilda
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
rose and battle
Dollye
Girl
American
gift of God
Eufelia
Girl
Spanish Speaking Countries
Well-spoken
Laurina
Girl
Italy
the laurel tree
Aneita
Girl
Spain
A modern variation of Anita, meaning graceful or merciful.
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
Bedie
Girl
English-speaking countries
a gift from the Lord
Madell
Girl
American
From the city of Magdala
Ozie
Unisex
American
A diminutive form of the name 'Oswald' or 'Osmond'.
Murial
Girl
American
an alternate form of 'Muriel', meaning 'sea brightness'.
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.
Lidwina
Girl
Netherlands
A name of Old Dutch origin translating to 'linden tree'.
Mintha
Girl
Greek-speaking countries
mint
Florie
Girl
English
flowering or blooming
Pearlena
Girl
American
Derived from 'pearl', symbolizing purity and beauty
Jewel
Girl
English-speaking countries
Precious stone
Farrie
Girl
Scottish
adventurous
Fidelis
Unisex
[Late Roman]
Original form of FIDEL.
Odette
Girl
France
French diminutive of ODA or ODILIA. This is the name of a princess who has been transformed into a swan in the ballet 'Swan Lake' (1877) by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
Vee
Girl
American
the letter V
Josephene
Girl
France
God will add
Elzora
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
God's promise.
Orena
Girl
American
light, dawn
Helon
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
healer
Elverna
Girl
American
True, faithful
Rubie
Girl
English
Red gemstone
Hermie
Girl
English-speaking countries
Army general
Aldonia
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
noble or kind-hearted
Everlena
Girl
American
A modern name that combines 'ever' and 'Lena', potentially meaning 'forever light' or 'long-lasting brightness.'
Gregoria
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
to be vigilant, watchful
Florella
Girl
Italy
little flower
Retha
Girl
Hebrew
a form of 'Ruth', meaning 'friend'
Burlie
Unisex
English-speaking countries
the name is a variant of Burleigh, meaning 'from the fortress'.
Ressa
Girl
American
Likely derived from 'raissa', meaning 'rose' or 'rose flower'
Alka
Girl
India
One who is like a goddess
Laurette
Girl
French-speaking countries
Laurel
Leola
Girl
American
Loyal
Impi
Girl
South Africa
a warrior or battalion
Ludella
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
Girtrue
Girl
Germanic
brave spear; warrior maiden
Katherene
Girl
American
Pure; Clean, clear, pure
Willia
Girl
English-speaking countries
resolute protector
Euretta
Girl
American
rich, wealthy
Cele
Girl
American
Heavenly
Leoma
Girl
American
Derived from the name Leo, which means 'lion.'
Nessie
Girl
Scotland
the one from the waters
Saimi
Girl
Finland
Saimi is often associated with the Saimaa lake, and it symbolizes beauty and nature.
Carmie
Girl
American
a diminutive of Carmel or Carmelita, often associated with 'garden' or 'orchard'
Colletta
Girl
Italy
Victory
Virlie
Girl
USA
A derivative of the name Virgil, meaning 'flourishing' or 'thriving'.
Ethyle
Girl
American
Purity
Felma
Girl
Germanic
a variant of Wilma, meaning 'resolute protector'
Pheobie
Girl
Greek
bright
Ersa
Girl
Greek
Meaning 'dew' or 'morning dew'.
Sylvesta
Unisex
American
Derived from 'sylvestris', meaning 'of the forest'.; A modern variant suggesting 'of the woods'.
Glenola
Girl
American
Valley or glen of the river