Popular Baby Names 1909

Classic names that peaked in 1909 — now making a comeback.

200 names507 girl247 boy
These 1909 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
Ruby
Girl
English-speaking countries
Red gemstone
#65
Vincent
Boy
Latin
vincens
#120
Rose
Girl
Latin
rose flower
#124
Leon
Boy
Greece
Meaning 'lion'
#148
Prince
Boy
English-speaking countries
Royalty
#364
Rosie
Girl
[English]
Diminutive of ROSE.
#392
Raphael
Boy
Italy
God has healed
#453
Opal
Girl
[English]
From the English word opal for the iridescent gemstone, the birthstone of October. The word ultimately derives from Sanskrit उपल (upala) meaning "jewel".
#486
Berdina
Girl
Dutch
bright
#502
Casmer
Boy
Polish
Polish; Hungarian
#503
Ersel
Unisex
Turkey
a flower.
#505
Beddie
Girl
American
A diminutive form of Bedelia, meaning 'worthy'.
#506
Oklahoma
Girl
American
Red People
#507
Cleven
Boy
English-speaking countries
One who is clever; bright.'
#514
Ovell
Unisex
American
shepherdess
#516
Willmetta
Girl
American
Resolute protector
#517
Laverda
Girl
Italy
The name Laverda may be derived from the Latin 'Laverda', which refers to the plant 'Lavender', symbolizing purity and c
#520
Audrie
Girl
English-speaking countries
Noble strength
#521
Esker
Boy
Ireland
a watercourse, or a river terrace
#525
Clister
Girl
American
A form of the name Cloister
#531
Hudie
Boy
China
the butterfly
#532
Oneita
Girl
English
Unique
#534
Dealva
Girl
Portuguese
A name meaning 'valley'.
#541
Evadna
Girl
American
The life-giving one
#543
Almeada
Girl
Spain
the almond
#545
Anniebell
Girl
American
gracious, merciful, a combination of Ann and Belle
#546
Elvy
Unisex
American
Noble or high-minded
#547
Luevina
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
the light, brightness
#549
Samella
Girl
USA
A diminutive form of the name Samantha, meaning 'listener.'
#549
Bohumil
Boy
Czech Republic
Bohumil means 'dear to God'.
#550
Rosamonde
Girl
France
rose of the world
#552
Verneda
Girl
USA
The meaning of Verneda is unclear, but it is a modern invented name possibly derived from the name 'Vern' which relates to spring or the green.
#552
Vineta
Girl
Latvia
Little vine
#552
Nath
Boy
France
Gift of God; Short form of Nathan
#553
Obelia
Girl
English
God's promise
#553
Ineze
Girl
France
pure; chaste; innocent
#554
Sears
Boy
American
spear
#554
Yetive
Girl
Israel
הֵיָה
#558
Veronia
Girl
Spain
Bringer of victory
#559
Mearl
Unisex
American
A variant of 'pearl'
#560
Gerturde
Girl
Germanic
strength of the spear; spear strength
#561
Ersilia
Girl
Italy
Possible derivation from 'Ersilio', related to the Italian city of Ersilia, symbolically used in literature.
#564
Jemmie
Unisex
American
a diminutive form of James, meaning 'supplanter'
#568
Capus
Boy
Greece
Cape, headland
#570
Icle
Girl
Unknown
unknown meaning
#571
Almetta
Girl
American
A variation of the name Almira, meaning princess or noble.
#572
Aretta
Girl
Italian
Derived from 'Auretta', meaning 'golden'.
#572
Irine
Girl
Greek-speaking countries
Peace
#572
Leonilda
Girl
Italian
lioness
#576
Vandella
Girl
American
A modern invented name, possibly derived from the name 'Vanda', meaning 'feminine' or 'desirable'.
#576
Jenett
Girl
English-speaking countries
God is gracious
#577
Nara
Girl
Japan
prosperous
#579
Beatrice
Girl
Latin
she who brings happiness
#588
Corene
Girl
Greece
maiden, girl
#598
Eve
Girl
[English
From the Hebrew name חַוָּה (Chawwah), which was derived from the Hebrew word חוה (chawah) "to breathe" or the related word חיה (chayah) "to live".
#599
Lerah
Girl
American
A variant of Leora, meaning 'light' or 'God's gift.'
#607
Vandora
Girl
Greek
brave man; strong
#608
Edger
Boy
English-speaking countries
Wealthy spear; prosperous guardian
#609
Cleo
Unisex
Greek
glory
#610
Antoinetta
Girl
France
priceless
#616
Delva
Girl
English
Possibly derived from the term for 'a hollow' or 'a place of water.'; Could relate to 'delta,' the landform associated with river mouths.
#619
Goldman
Boy
Jewish heritage, English-speaking countries
golden man
#619
Rozelia
Girl
Poland
derived from the word for rose; little rose.
#627
Felice
Girl
Italian
Happy, fortunate, lucky
#629
Eara
Girl
USA
Earth, land
#632
Clarrissa
Girl
English-speaking countries
bright, clear, famous
#634
Mayetta
Girl
English-speaking countries
a diminutive form of May, often associated with the month of May or springtime
#640
Alvenia
Girl
American
Noble friend
#642
Essye
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#642
Hisao
Boy
Japan
long-lasting, heroic
#644
Malvie
Girl
American
Derived from the combination of 'Mali' meaning 'high' and 'vie' meaning 'life'
#652
Violar
Girl
Spanish
to flower
#655
Forney
Boy
American
Derived from the Old French surname meaning 'smith' or 'blacksmith'.
#658
Mann
Boy
English-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#662
Theodora
Girl
Greece
Gift of God
#665
Clorinda
Girl
Italy
Bright or clear.
#668
Eulis
Boy
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#669
Laurine
Girl
French
laurel, sweet bay tree
#671
Yolan
Girl
American
Violet flower
#678
Arnetta
Girl
American
a diminutive form of Arnett, meaning 'little eagle' or 'noble one.'
#680
Oree
Unisex
American
light, my light
#681
Wilfred
Boy
English
Old English
#686
Merla
Girl
American
A form of 'Myrtle', symbolizing love and eternity.
#692
Ledora
Girl
Slavic countries
Slavic
#700
Dexter
Boy
Latin
One who is right-handed or skilled
#701
Robley
Boy
American
From the Old English 'hroth' meaning 'fame' and 'leah' meaning 'clearing'.
#702
Nebraska
Unisex
American
Flat water.
#704
Zelda
Girl
Yiddish-speaking countries
blessed, happy
#704
Euva
Girl
English-speaking countries
New life
#707
Reatha
Girl
American
A derived form of the name Ruth, meaning 'friend' or 'companion'.
#707
Peachie
Girl
American
soft and sweet like a peach
#708
Estelle
Girl
France
From an Old French name which was derived from Latin stella, meaning "star". It was rare in the English-speaking world in the Middle Ages, but it was revived in the 19th century, perhaps due to the character Estella Havi…
#710
Ruberta
Girl
Spain
Famous and bright; shining
#710
Anniebelle
Girl
English
Graceful and beautiful.
#715
Rosell
Unisex
Spain
Derived from 'Rosa', meaning 'rose'
#715
Evester
Boy
American
To bless
#719
Osceola
Unisex
American
Black drink
#726
Chella
Girl
Italy
a light or brightness; a diminutive form of 'Celeste', meaning heavenly
#728
Relia
Girl
English-speaking countries
A variant of the name Rhea, the flow
#730
Elitha
Girl
American
God's oath
#732
Cesaria
Girl
Italy
long-haired
#734
Elthea
Girl
Greece
Healer
#736
Modest
Girl
American
humble, moderate
#737
Gerdie
Girl
Germanic
A diminutive form of Gertrude, meaning 'spear of strength'.
#743
Vincenzo
Boy
Italy
Conquering
#745
Berchie
Girl
American
Diminutive form of Beryl, meaning 'precious gem'
#748
Myldred
Girl
English-speaking countries
Old English
#757
Weyman
Boy
English-speaking countries
Old English
#759
Stoddard
Boy
American
Old English
#764
Esmer
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
A name often used in Turkey, also referring to precious stones.
#772
Oshie
Girl
Japan
to push or to press
#773
Estell
Girl
English-speaking countries
Star; Stella, meaning star.
#775
Idellar
Girl
American
work; industrious
#778
Fritzie
Girl
Germanic
peaceful ruler
#782
Brunetta
Girl
Italy
little brown
#783
Lounette
Girl
France
moonlight
#783
Drucie
Girl
American
An enduring name derived from 'Drusilla', which means 'strong' or 'fruitful'.
#784
Hugh
Boy
United Kingdom
heart
#784
Lowery
Boy
American
From the surname meaning 'the low land'
#784
Mabry
Unisex
USA
One who is a storyteller
#788
Yoshino
Girl
Japan
beautiful, nature
#789
Jannie
Girl
American
God is gracious
#793
Ulmer
Boy
Germanic
from the town of Ulm
#793
Clayborne
Boy
American
Old French
#796
Byrl
Boy
American
English
#799
Alease
Girl
American
Variant of Elise, meaning 'God is my oath'
#805
Ozelia
Girl
Hebrew
God's promise
#811
Lucil
Girl
France
light
#813
Ortha
Girl
Greek
correct or straight
#813
Flornce
Girl
American
a combination of 'flor' and 'dance', sometimes interpreted as 'flowering' or 'blossoming'.
#815
Lurine
Girl
French-speaking countries
laurel, victory
#817
Pecolia
Girl
American
A unique name that suggests a sense of individuality.
#823
Wilborn
Boy
American
From the powerful spring
#823
Girtrude
Girl
Germanic
spear strength
#829
Chon
Boy
Spanish
young man
#830
Elford
Boy
United Kingdom
Old English
#832
Pankie
Girl
English
A diminutive or pet form of the name Pansy or similar names
#833
Renner
Boy
Germanic
To run
#834
Trellis
Unisex
American
Support structure for climbing plants
#834
Maryan
Girl
Arabic
A form of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished for'.
#836
Ramoncita
Girl
Spain
little Ramon
#836
Twylah
Girl
American
twilight
#840
Ollive
Girl
English-speaking countries
Olive tree; symbol of peace
#846
Blasa
Girl
Slavic countries
glory, wealth
#848
Cornelious
Boy
Latin
Horn
#850
Pinckney
Boy
American
from the town of Pinkney
#852
Burnice
Unisex
American
The bringer of light
#858
Isador
Boy
Greece
Gift of Isis
#858
Australia
Girl
Australia
southern land
#873
Cecele
Girl
France
blind
#874
Ezella
Girl
Hebrew
help; helpmate; noble
#875
Maedell
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#876
Burris
Boy
American
Derived from a surname, which likely originated from a place name.
#878
Castella
Girl
Italy
Castle or fortress
#878
Okla
Girl
American
Land or people
#879
Leneve
Girl
American
variant of the name Leneva, often associated with light and grace
#882
Flore
Girl
France
Flower
#883
Velmer
Unisex
Germanic
famous, renowned
#887
Addis
Unisex
American
Tigrinya
#891
Mancel
Boy
French
A beloved name with deep roots
#893
Irma
Girl
Germanic
Universal,
#897
Rea
Girl
Greek
flow
#900
Izola
Girl
American
An variation of Isola, meaning 'island'
#901
Alphonsa
Boy
Italy
Noble and ready
#907
Obera
Girl
Nigeria
To be loved or cherished
#908
Louvinia
Girl
American
light
#911
Maydell
Girl
American
bitter
#919
Reather
Girl
American
A variant of the name 'Rita' or related to 'Reatha'
#923
Tryphena
Girl
[Biblical]
From the Greek name Τρυφαινα (Tryphaina), derived from Greek τρυφη (tryphe) meaning "softness, delicacy". This name is mentioned briefly in the New Testament.
#924
Verneal
Girl
American
springtime; youthful
#927
Fritzi
Girl
Germanic
Peaceful ruler or merry.
#930
Aline
Girl
French
noble
#936
Floretta
Girl
[English]
Latinate diminutive of FLORA.
#937
Amerigo
Boy
Italy
From the Old High German name Amalric, meaning 'ruler of work'.
#940
Eunice
Girl
Greece
Good victory
#940
Veto
Boy
Latin
I forbid
#941
Correne
Girl
American
spear
#946
Murvin
Boy
Ireland
sea lover
#948
Blanchie
Girl
American
White or fair
#949
Lavere
Unisex
French-speaking countries
to lift or raise
#952
Valeda
Girl
Latin
To be strong, strong
#952
Bernie
Boy
[English]
Diminutive of BERNARD, BERNADETTE, BERNICE, and other names beginning with Bern.
#954
Genella
Girl
Latin-speaking countries
of noble birth, born of nobility
#957
Elnoria
Girl
American
A modern name, possibly derived from Eleanor or Elenora
#958
Phala
Girl
India
Fruit or result
#959
Syvilla
Girl
American
from the woods or forest
#959
Hortence
Girl
France
Derived from the Latin 'Hortensius,' meaning 'from the garden'
#962
Rodolphe
Boy
France
famous wolf
#962
Bernardina
Girl
Italy
Italian feminine diminutive of BERNARDO.
#965
Ronie
Unisex
American
Joyful song.
#969
Delie
Girl
France
a variant of Délie, meaning 'to touch' or 'to be delicate'
#973
Lethea
Girl
Greece
Forgetfulness
#973
Vashtie
Girl
Persia
she is beautiful
#978
Violette
Girl
French
Violet flower
#983
Ercie
Girl
American
Noble heritage
#984
Bilbo
Boy
United Kingdom
a type of knife or a dwarf character
#986
Blossie
Girl
American
Derived from the word 'blossom', symbolizing blooming, growth, and new beginnings.
#987
Algia
Unisex
Greek
pain, suffering
#993
Wilmoth
Girl
American
resolute protector; strong-willed
#994
Alonia
Girl
American
A variant of 'Alonia', possibly related to 'Alana', meaning 'beautiful' or 'serene'
#1000