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.
Lola
GirlSpain
sorrows
#261 →
Tyyne
GirlFinland
strong
#515 →
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 →
Hortense
GirlFrance
gardener, garden
#522 →
Robertha
GirlAmerican
Bright fame
#522 →
Loucile
GirlFrance
light
#534 →
Bertice
UnisexFrench
bright one
#547 →
Borghild
GirlNorway
shelter battle
#553 →
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 →
Minnetta
GirlAmerican
A form of the name Minerva
#582 →
Maple
GirlUSA
the tree known for its sweet sap and attractive leaves
#592 →
Macil
GirlEnglish
gift of God
#597 →
Perle
UnisexFrench
pearl
#597 →
Albirtha
GirlEnglish
noble and bright
#610 →
Clio
GirlGreece
glory
#619 →
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 →
Georgeana
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
feminine form of George; farmer, earthworker
#646 →
Locie
GirlAmerican
Light
#648 →
Odelle
GirlFrench-speaking countries
Wealthy
#654 →
Babe
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
Baby, sweetheart
#666 →
Olgie
GirlAmerican
Variant of the name Olga, meaning 'holy' or 'blessed'
#677 →
Veola
GirlAmerican
Violet
#679 →
Malissia
GirlLatin
unfortunate, ill-fated
#680 →
Goldie
GirlEnglish
Golden
#687 ↑
Tomasita
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
little Thomas
#690 →
Gretna
GirlEnglish
A place of intrigue.
#698 →
Eria
GirlGreek
the best
#703 →
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 →
Ladie
GirlAmerican
a variant spelling of 'Lady', signifying a woman of high social standing
#708 →
Gradie
UnisexAmerican
Graceful or beloved.
#711 →
Gabina
GirlSlavic countries
God is my strength; feminine form of Gabriel
#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 →
Jeannetta
GirlFrance
God is gracious
#747 →
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 →
Celester
UnisexUSA
Heavenly
#788 →
Madgie
GirlAmerican
a diminutive form of 'Margaret', meaning 'pearl'.
#794 →
Armer
UnisexEnglish
Old English
#795 →
Lynnie
GirlAmerican
derived from 'Linda' meaning 'pretty' or 'beautiful'
#797 →
Toy
UnisexAmerican
A small object for play
#797 →
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 →
Idamay
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#808 →
Luciel
GirlFrance
light
#810 →
Maurene
GirlAmerican
And I was not alone, a blend of the name Maureen (Irish) and the city of Morris (English)
#810 →
Tressia
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
to be borne of a late summer
#813 →
Francisca
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
from France; free
#823 →
Bulah
GirlHebrew
To bloom or to flourish.
#826 →
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 →
Oria
GirlHebrew-speaking regions
Light
#843 →
Ocey
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#856 →
Rheba
GirlAmerican
meaning ‘a pasture’ or 'an open field'.
#857 →
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 →
Zellie
GirlAmerican
Form of the name Zelma or derived from 'zeal'
#884 →
Edolia
GirlAmerican
possibly derived from the Latin word 'educare' meaning 'to educate' or 'to raise.'
#891 →
Clarabel
GirlAmerican
bright, clear
#903 →
Nettye
GirlAmerican
Ruler of the home
#904 →
Verna
Girl[English]
Feminine form of VERNON, sometimes associated with the Latin word vernus "spring". It has been in use since the 19th century.
#905 →
Luceil
GirlAmerican
light
#914 →
Deette
GirlAmerican
derived diminutive form of Dedra or Deirdre
#919 →
Zell
UnisexAmerican
from the cell
#919 →
Letha
GirlGreek
Oblivion
#921 →
Donalda
GirlScotland
meaning 'world ruler'
#927 →
Edra
GirlEnglish
Prosperous ruler
#931 →
Orella
GirlAmerican
Meaning 'golden' or 'gold plated'.
#932 →
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 →
Ireta
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
the popular small island
#989 →
Glady
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
a variant of Gladys, which means 'lame' or 'crippled' in Welsh.
#1000 →
Lettye
GirlEnglish
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000 →
Clevia
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
Eary
GirlAmerican
not much information available
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
Ermal
UnisexAlbania
A beloved name with deep roots
Gyneth
GirlWelsh
fair, white, or blessed
Catherene
GirlEnglish
pure; meaning is associated with the name Catherine
Berlie
UnisexUnknown
A beloved name with deep roots
Vida
GirlPersian
life
Mayo
UnisexJapan
Dance wisteria
Margrette
GirlAmerican
pearl
Virtie
GirlAmerican
Virtuous
Librada
GirlSpain
Liberated or free
Oddie
UnisexAmerican
Wealth
Cleda
GirlAmerican
Modern American
Ellan
GirlEnglish
shining light, bright, or shining
Vastie
GirlEnglish
a well-known person
Dollye
GirlAmerican
gift of God
Eufelia
GirlSpanish Speaking Countries
Well-spoken
Laurina
GirlItaly
the laurel tree
Pansie
GirlAmerican
Pansy flower; a term of endearment
Nellda
GirlEnglish
a woman who is tender or soft
Elvie
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
Elf army
Alverta
GirlLatin
noble and gracious
Lorenia
GirlLatin America
Laurel; crowned with laurel
Alvia
UnisexAmerican
White
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
Elvire
GirlFrance
truth
Gertrude
GirlGermanic
Spear of strength
Vestie
GirlAmerican
Derived from 'vest,' meaning to wear or clothe.
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'.
Rosebud
GirlAmerican
A name derived from the flower, symbolizing beauty and love.
Shizuyo
GirlJapan
Quiet, tranquil
Lidwina
GirlNetherlands
A name of Old Dutch origin translating to 'linden tree'.
Erma
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Whole,
Mintha
GirlGreek-speaking countries
mint
Zetha
GirlUSA
Cedar tree
Florie
GirlEnglish
flowering or blooming
Pearlena
GirlAmerican
Derived from 'pearl', symbolizing purity and beauty
Aleatha
GirlAmerican
A variant of the name Alethia, which means 'truth'.
Jewel
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Precious stone
Farrie
GirlScottish
adventurous
Fidelis
Unisex[Late Roman]
Original form of FIDEL.
Bernese
GirlSwitzerland
From Bern
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
Elgia
UnisexVarious
Various
Flara
GirlLatin
Flower
Orena
GirlAmerican
light, dawn
Elverna
GirlAmerican
True, faithful
Rubie
GirlEnglish
Red gemstone
Hermie
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Army general
Aldonia
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
noble or kind-hearted
Gregoria
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
to be vigilant, watchful
Florella
GirlItaly
little flower
Burlie
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
the name is a variant of Burleigh, meaning 'from the fortress'.
Idonia
GirlSpain
a form of Idoia; the one who is from the valley
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
Willia
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
resolute protector
Euretta
GirlAmerican
rich, wealthy
Jeannett
GirlFrance
A variant of Jeanette, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Cele
GirlAmerican
Heavenly
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'.
Luttie
GirlUSA
Famous warrior