Popular Baby Names 1904

Classic names that peaked in 1904 — now making a comeback.

200 names421 girl177 boy

These 1904 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.

All Names Girl Names (421)Boy Names (177)

Brave as a wild boar

English-speaking countries

A playful or cute girl

English-speaking countries

Latin American Countries

Meaning 'pearl'.

gardener, garden

Derived from 'Orbán', meaning 'little bear'.

First generation; birth

The name means 'from Laurentum' and is commonly linked to laurel trees.

Persian-speaking countries

an angel or a daffodil; associated with beauty

Place name, refers to a town in Italy

Dutch-speaking countries

aunt; small lady

God is my light

Granite; a strong, durable stone

A form of the name Minerva

the tree known for its sweet sap and attractive leaves

noble and bright

Means "earth" or "speech" in Sanskrit.

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).

The name is derived from the Latin word 'perna', meaning ‘leg’ or ‘ham’.

Noble or of noble birth.; A diminutive form of the name Alfaro, associated with nobility.

Hebrew-speaking countries

ground, a place of fertility

English-speaking countries

feminine form of George; farmer, earthworker

Short form of EDWARD or THEODORE. A famous bearer was the American baseball player Ted Williams (1918-2002), who was born as Theodore.

French-speaking countries

Derived from Emyr, meaning 'universal' or 'powerful'.

English-speaking countries

Baby, sweetheart

Variant of the name Olga, meaning 'holy' or 'blessed'

unfortunate, ill-fated

Spanish-speaking countries

A place of intrigue.

A beloved name with deep roots

to be a bringer of good news

Greek-speaking countries

a variant spelling of 'Lady', signifying a woman of high social standing

Graceful or beloved.

Slavic countries

God is my strength; feminine form of Gabriel

Possibly derived from the German 'Hilda', meaning battle, or as a diminutive of names ending in -elda.

God is gracious

Derived from 'lavina', meaning 'wash' or 'to cleanse'.

English-speaking countries

a firm protector

Spanish-speaking countries

little healer or God has healed

English-speaking countries

Saffron, derived from the flowering plant

Often interpreted as 'beautiful view' or 'of beauty'.

a garland or woven wreath

English-speaking countries

A creative variation of the name Arty.

a diminutive form of 'Margaret', meaning 'pearl'.

derived from 'Linda' meaning 'pretty' or 'beautiful'

A small object for play

Hebrew-speaking regions

Praising.; A feminine variation of the name 'Oded'.

derived from 'estela', meaning 'star'.; a neologism suggesting a feminine form of 'stellar', indicating relation to stars.

A beloved name with deep roots

And I was not alone, a blend of the name Maureen (Irish) and the city of Morris (English)

English-speaking countries

to be borne of a late summer

Spanish-speaking countries

from France; free

To bloom or to flourish.

Spanish-speaking countries

small or humble Paul

English-speaking countries

Fair, beautiful

Hebrew-speaking regions

Fortified Place

A beloved name with deep roots

meaning ‘a pasture’ or 'an open field'.

a diminutive of Virginia, meaning pure

A feminine form of 'Charles', meaning 'free man'.

A beloved name with deep roots

Cognate of ESTHER.

Variant of MERRILL or MURIEL. The spelling has been influenced by the word merle meaning "blackbird" (via French, from Latin merula).

A name of African origin meaning 'to rise' or 'to elevate'.

Lily; Youthful, youthful being; Delight

Derived from Old Norse, meaning 'famous' or 'glorious'.

English-speaking countries

Ruler of the home.

Form of the name Zelma or derived from 'zeal'

possibly derived from the Latin word 'educare' meaning 'to educate' or 'to raise.'

Glory of the father.

From an English surname which originally meant "courteous" in Old French.

Deer; A variant of Hershel, meaning a little deer

Ruler of the home

Feminine form of VERNON, sometimes associated with the Latin word vernus "spring". It has been in use since the 19th century.

derived diminutive form of Dedra or Deirdre

meaning 'world ruler'

Prosperous ruler

Meaning 'golden' or 'gold plated'.

English-speaking countries

from the shore farm

from the grassy land

A beloved name with deep roots

One who olers, a derivative of old occupational names; Derived from 'olé', possibly denoting 'ancestor' or 'forebear'

a form of the name Penelope, often used as a nickname

Pleasant or sweet

a derivative of Bernadette, meaning 'brave as a bear'

famous, renowned

American English

Spanish-speaking countries

the popular small island

English-speaking countries

a variant of Gladys, which means 'lame' or 'crippled' in Welsh.

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

A beloved name with deep roots

not much information available

A name meaning 'the nineteenth day of the month' or can also be derived from words meaning 'repair' or 'reinforce'.

Medieval variant of SILVESTER. This is currently the usual English spelling of the name. The actor Sylvester Stallone (1946-) is a famous bearer.

The name means 'well spoken' or 'sweetly spoken'.

little lure or charm

Derived from the Latin 'perna', meaning 'leg', associated with the word for 'ham' or 'the ham of a leg'.

Guardian or protector

the gift of the goddess

from the land by the creek

Brave or admirable

A beloved name with deep roots

fair, white, or blessed

pure; meaning is associated with the name Catherine

brother or friend

A beloved name with deep roots

Happy, cheerful

Elf friend or noble friend.

Liberated or free

Modern American

shining light, bright, or shining

a well-known person

the man from the land of the frame

Spanish Speaking Countries

the laurel tree

Pansy flower; a term of endearment

Freeing from obstruction

a woman who is tender or soft

battle, warrior

The one who is joyful or happy

English-speaking countries

noble and gracious

Laurel; crowned with laurel

English-speaking countries

she who brings happiness

Of noble origin

English-speaking countries

often refers to a small human figure made for children to play with.

English-speaking countries

Derived from the word for 'beryl'; precious green stone

Spear of strength

Derived from 'vest,' meaning to wear or clothe.

English-speaking countries

a gift from the Lord

God's protection; from the little goblin

From the city of Magdala

A diminutive form of the name 'Oswald' or 'Osmond'.

From a Germanic name which was composed of the elements ewa "law, custom" and wald "rule".

A name derived from the flower, symbolizing beauty and love.