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 →
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 →
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 →
Bertice
UnisexFrench
bright one
#547 →
Hatsuyo
GirlJapan
First generation; birth
#554 →
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 →
Garnett
UnisexEnglish
Granite; a strong, durable stone
#574 →
Verta
GirlAmerican
truthful
#575 →
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 ↑
Cona
GirlIreland
Wisdom
#624 →
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 →
Odelle
GirlFrench-speaking countries
Wealthy
#654 →
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 →
Elvena
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Fair, beautiful
#841 →
Arzella
GirlAmerican
Her strength
#844 →
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 →
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 →
Luceil
GirlAmerican
light
#914 →
Zell
UnisexAmerican
from the cell
#919 →
Letha
GirlGreek
Oblivion
#921 →
Donalda
GirlScotland
meaning 'world ruler'
#927 →
Edra
GirlEnglish
Prosperous ruler
#931 →
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 →
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 →
Valrie
GirlFrench-speaking countries
Strength, health; Brave and strong
#997 →
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'.
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
Idora
GirlAmerican
the gift of the goddess
Earsie
GirlAmerican
Brave or admirable
Floria
GirlLatin
flower
Gyneth
GirlWelsh
fair, white, or blessed
Catherene
GirlEnglish
pure; meaning is associated with the name Catherine
Berlie
UnisexUnknown
A beloved name with deep roots
Murrel
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
sea-bright
Vida
GirlPersian
life
Lyndall
UnisexAustralia
from the linden tree valley
Mayo
UnisexJapan
Dance wisteria
Margrette
GirlAmerican
pearl
Hildegarde
GirlGermanic
Battle maid
Oddie
UnisexAmerican
Wealth
Cleda
GirlAmerican
Modern American
Vastie
GirlEnglish
a well-known person
Rosilda
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
rose and battle
Dollye
GirlAmerican
gift of God
Eufelia
GirlSpanish Speaking Countries
Well-spoken
Laurina
GirlItaly
the laurel tree
Aneita
GirlSpain
A modern variation of Anita, meaning graceful or merciful.
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
Bedie
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
a gift from the Lord
Madell
GirlAmerican
From the city of Magdala
Ozie
UnisexAmerican
A diminutive form of the name 'Oswald' or 'Osmond'.
Murial
GirlAmerican
an alternate form of 'Muriel', meaning 'sea brightness'.
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.
Lidwina
GirlNetherlands
A name of Old Dutch origin translating to 'linden tree'.
Mintha
GirlGreek-speaking countries
mint
Florie
GirlEnglish
flowering or blooming
Pearlena
GirlAmerican
Derived from 'pearl', symbolizing purity and beauty
Jewel
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Precious stone
Farrie
GirlScottish
adventurous
Fidelis
Unisex[Late Roman]
Original form of FIDEL.
Odette
GirlFrance
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
GirlAmerican
the letter V
Josephene
GirlFrance
God will add
Elzora
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
God's promise.
Orena
GirlAmerican
light, dawn
Helon
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
healer
Elverna
GirlAmerican
True, faithful
Rubie
GirlEnglish
Red gemstone
Hermie
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Army general
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
Florella
GirlItaly
little flower
Retha
GirlHebrew
a form of 'Ruth', meaning 'friend'
Burlie
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
the name is a variant of Burleigh, meaning 'from the fortress'.
Ressa
GirlAmerican
Likely derived from 'raissa', meaning 'rose' or 'rose flower'
Alka
GirlIndia
One who is like a goddess
Laurette
GirlFrench-speaking countries
Laurel
Leola
GirlAmerican
Loyal
Impi
GirlSouth Africa
a warrior or battalion
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
Cele
GirlAmerican
Heavenly
Leoma
GirlAmerican
Derived from the name Leo, which means 'lion.'
Nessie
GirlScotland
the one from the waters
Saimi
GirlFinland
Saimi is often associated with the Saimaa lake, and it symbolizes beauty and nature.
Carmie
GirlAmerican
a diminutive of Carmel or Carmelita, often associated with 'garden' or 'orchard'
Colletta
GirlItaly
Victory
Virlie
GirlUSA
A derivative of the name Virgil, meaning 'flourishing' or 'thriving'.
Ethyle
GirlAmerican
Purity
Felma
GirlGermanic
a variant of Wilma, meaning 'resolute protector'
Pheobie
GirlGreek
bright
Ersa
GirlGreek
Meaning 'dew' or 'morning dew'.
Sylvesta
UnisexAmerican
Derived from 'sylvestris', meaning 'of the forest'.; A modern variant suggesting 'of the woods'.
Glenola
GirlAmerican
Valley or glen of the river