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
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Red gemstone
#65 →
Vincent
BoyLatin
vincens
#120 →
Rose
GirlLatin
rose flower
#124 →
Leon
BoyGreece
Meaning 'lion'
#148 ↑
Prince
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Royalty
#364 ↓
Rosie
Girl[English]
Diminutive of ROSE.
#392 ↑
Raphael
BoyItaly
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
GirlDutch
bright
#502 →
Casmer
BoyPolish
Polish; Hungarian
#503 →
Ersel
UnisexTurkey
a flower.
#505 →
Beddie
GirlAmerican
A diminutive form of Bedelia, meaning 'worthy'.
#506 →
Oklahoma
GirlAmerican
Red People
#507 →
Cleven
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
One who is clever; bright.'
#514 →
Ovell
UnisexAmerican
shepherdess
#516 →
Willmetta
GirlAmerican
Resolute protector
#517 →
Laverda
GirlItaly
The name Laverda may be derived from the Latin 'Laverda', which refers to the plant 'Lavender', symbolizing purity and c
#520 →
Audrie
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Noble strength
#521 →
Esker
BoyIreland
a watercourse, or a river terrace
#525 →
Clister
GirlAmerican
A form of the name Cloister
#531 →
Hudie
BoyChina
the butterfly
#532 →
Oneita
GirlEnglish
Unique
#534 →
Dealva
GirlPortuguese
A name meaning 'valley'.
#541 →
Evadna
GirlAmerican
The life-giving one
#543 →
Almeada
GirlSpain
the almond
#545 →
Anniebell
GirlAmerican
gracious, merciful, a combination of Ann and Belle
#546 →
Elvy
UnisexAmerican
Noble or high-minded
#547 →
Luevina
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
the light, brightness
#549 →
Samella
GirlUSA
A diminutive form of the name Samantha, meaning 'listener.'
#549 →
Bohumil
BoyCzech Republic
Bohumil means 'dear to God'.
#550 →
Rosamonde
GirlFrance
rose of the world
#552 →
Verneda
GirlUSA
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
GirlLatvia
Little vine
#552 →
Nath
BoyFrance
Gift of God; Short form of Nathan
#553 →
Obelia
GirlEnglish
God's promise
#553 →
Ineze
GirlFrance
pure; chaste; innocent
#554 →
Sears
BoyAmerican
spear
#554 →
Yetive
GirlIsrael
הֵיָה
#558 →
Veronia
GirlSpain
Bringer of victory
#559 →
Mearl
UnisexAmerican
A variant of 'pearl'
#560 →
Gerturde
GirlGermanic
strength of the spear; spear strength
#561 →
Ersilia
GirlItaly
Possible derivation from 'Ersilio', related to the Italian city of Ersilia, symbolically used in literature.
#564 →
Jemmie
UnisexAmerican
a diminutive form of James, meaning 'supplanter'
#568 →
Capus
BoyGreece
Cape, headland
#570 →
Icle
GirlUnknown
unknown meaning
#571 →
Almetta
GirlAmerican
A variation of the name Almira, meaning princess or noble.
#572 →
Aretta
GirlItalian
Derived from 'Auretta', meaning 'golden'.
#572 →
Irine
GirlGreek-speaking countries
Peace
#572 →
Leonilda
GirlItalian
lioness
#576 →
Vandella
GirlAmerican
A modern invented name, possibly derived from the name 'Vanda', meaning 'feminine' or 'desirable'.
#576 →
Jenett
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
God is gracious
#577 →
Nara
GirlJapan
prosperous
#579 →
Beatrice
GirlLatin
she who brings happiness
#588 ↓
Corene
GirlGreece
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
GirlAmerican
A variant of Leora, meaning 'light' or 'God's gift.'
#607 →
Vandora
GirlGreek
brave man; strong
#608 →
Edger
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Wealthy spear; prosperous guardian
#609 →
Cleo
UnisexGreek
glory
#610 ↑
Antoinetta
GirlFrance
priceless
#616 →
Delva
GirlEnglish
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
BoyJewish heritage, English-speaking countries
golden man
#619 →
Rozelia
GirlPoland
derived from the word for rose; little rose.
#627 →
Felice
GirlItalian
Happy, fortunate, lucky
#629 →
Eara
GirlUSA
Earth, land
#632 →
Clarrissa
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
bright, clear, famous
#634 →
Mayetta
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
a diminutive form of May, often associated with the month of May or springtime
#640 →
Alvenia
GirlAmerican
Noble friend
#642 →
Essye
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#642 →
Hisao
BoyJapan
long-lasting, heroic
#644 →
Malvie
GirlAmerican
Derived from the combination of 'Mali' meaning 'high' and 'vie' meaning 'life'
#652 →
Violar
GirlSpanish
to flower
#655 →
Forney
BoyAmerican
Derived from the Old French surname meaning 'smith' or 'blacksmith'.
#658 →
Mann
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#662 →
Theodora
GirlGreece
Gift of God
#665 →
Clorinda
GirlItaly
Bright or clear.
#668 →
Eulis
BoyEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#669 →
Laurine
GirlFrench
laurel, sweet bay tree
#671 →
Yolan
GirlAmerican
Violet flower
#678 →
Arnetta
GirlAmerican
a diminutive form of Arnett, meaning 'little eagle' or 'noble one.'
#680 →
Oree
UnisexAmerican
light, my light
#681 →
Wilfred
BoyEnglish
Old English
#686 →
Merla
GirlAmerican
A form of 'Myrtle', symbolizing love and eternity.
#692 →
Ledora
GirlSlavic countries
Slavic
#700 →
Dexter
BoyLatin
One who is right-handed or skilled
#701 ↓
Robley
BoyAmerican
From the Old English 'hroth' meaning 'fame' and 'leah' meaning 'clearing'.
#702 →
Nebraska
UnisexAmerican
Flat water.
#704 →
Zelda
GirlYiddish-speaking countries
blessed, happy
#704 ↓
Euva
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
New life
#707 →
Reatha
GirlAmerican
A derived form of the name Ruth, meaning 'friend' or 'companion'.
#707 →
Peachie
GirlAmerican
soft and sweet like a peach
#708 →
Estelle
GirlFrance
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
GirlSpain
Famous and bright; shining
#710 →
Anniebelle
GirlEnglish
Graceful and beautiful.
#715 →
Rosell
UnisexSpain
Derived from 'Rosa', meaning 'rose'
#715 →
Evester
BoyAmerican
To bless
#719 →
Osceola
UnisexAmerican
Black drink
#726 →
Chella
GirlItaly
a light or brightness; a diminutive form of 'Celeste', meaning heavenly
#728 →
Relia
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
A variant of the name Rhea, the flow
#730 →
Elitha
GirlAmerican
God's oath
#732 →
Cesaria
GirlItaly
long-haired
#734 →
Elthea
GirlGreece
Healer
#736 →
Modest
GirlAmerican
humble, moderate
#737 →
Gerdie
GirlGermanic
A diminutive form of Gertrude, meaning 'spear of strength'.
#743 →
Vincenzo
BoyItaly
Conquering
#745 ↑
Berchie
GirlAmerican
Diminutive form of Beryl, meaning 'precious gem'
#748 →
Myldred
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Old English
#757 →
Weyman
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Old English
#759 →
Stoddard
BoyAmerican
Old English
#764 →
Esmer
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
A name often used in Turkey, also referring to precious stones.
#772 →
Oshie
GirlJapan
to push or to press
#773 →
Estell
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Star; Stella, meaning star.
#775 →
Idellar
GirlAmerican
work; industrious
#778 →
Fritzie
GirlGermanic
peaceful ruler
#782 →
Brunetta
GirlItaly
little brown
#783 →
Lounette
GirlFrance
moonlight
#783 →
Drucie
GirlAmerican
An enduring name derived from 'Drusilla', which means 'strong' or 'fruitful'.
#784 →
Hugh
BoyUnited Kingdom
heart
#784 →
Lowery
BoyAmerican
From the surname meaning 'the low land'
#784 →
Mabry
UnisexUSA
One who is a storyteller
#788 →
Yoshino
GirlJapan
beautiful, nature
#789 →
Jannie
GirlAmerican
God is gracious
#793 →
Ulmer
BoyGermanic
from the town of Ulm
#793 →
Clayborne
BoyAmerican
Old French
#796 →
Byrl
BoyAmerican
English
#799 →
Alease
GirlAmerican
Variant of Elise, meaning 'God is my oath'
#805 →
Ozelia
GirlHebrew
God's promise
#811 →
Lucil
GirlFrance
light
#813 →
Ortha
GirlGreek
correct or straight
#813 →
Flornce
GirlAmerican
a combination of 'flor' and 'dance', sometimes interpreted as 'flowering' or 'blossoming'.
#815 →
Lurine
GirlFrench-speaking countries
laurel, victory
#817 →
Pecolia
GirlAmerican
A unique name that suggests a sense of individuality.
#823 →
Wilborn
BoyAmerican
From the powerful spring
#823 →
Girtrude
GirlGermanic
spear strength
#829 →
Chon
BoySpanish
young man
#830 →
Elford
BoyUnited Kingdom
Old English
#832 →
Pankie
GirlEnglish
A diminutive or pet form of the name Pansy or similar names
#833 →
Renner
BoyGermanic
To run
#834 →
Trellis
UnisexAmerican
Support structure for climbing plants
#834 →
Maryan
GirlArabic
A form of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished for'.
#836 →
Ramoncita
GirlSpain
little Ramon
#836 →
Twylah
GirlAmerican
twilight
#840 →
Ollive
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Olive tree; symbol of peace
#846 →
Blasa
GirlSlavic countries
glory, wealth
#848 →
Cornelious
BoyLatin
Horn
#850 →
Pinckney
BoyAmerican
from the town of Pinkney
#852 →
Burnice
UnisexAmerican
The bringer of light
#858 →
Isador
BoyGreece
Gift of Isis
#858 →
Australia
GirlAustralia
southern land
#873 →
Cecele
GirlFrance
blind
#874 →
Ezella
GirlHebrew
help; helpmate; noble
#875 →
Maedell
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#876 →
Burris
BoyAmerican
Derived from a surname, which likely originated from a place name.
#878 →
Castella
GirlItaly
Castle or fortress
#878 →
Okla
GirlAmerican
Land or people
#879 →
Leneve
GirlAmerican
variant of the name Leneva, often associated with light and grace
#882 →
Flore
GirlFrance
Flower
#883 →
Velmer
UnisexGermanic
famous, renowned
#887 →
Addis
UnisexAmerican
Tigrinya
#891 →
Mancel
BoyFrench
A beloved name with deep roots
#893 →
Irma
GirlGermanic
Universal,
#897 →
Rea
GirlGreek
flow
#900 →
Izola
GirlAmerican
An variation of Isola, meaning 'island'
#901 →
Alphonsa
BoyItaly
Noble and ready
#907 →
Obera
GirlNigeria
To be loved or cherished
#908 →
Louvinia
GirlAmerican
light
#911 →
Maydell
GirlAmerican
bitter
#919 →
Reather
GirlAmerican
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
GirlAmerican
springtime; youthful
#927 →
Fritzi
GirlGermanic
Peaceful ruler or merry.
#930 →
Aline
GirlFrench
noble
#936 →
Floretta
Girl[English]
Latinate diminutive of FLORA.
#937 →
Amerigo
BoyItaly
From the Old High German name Amalric, meaning 'ruler of work'.
#940 →
Eunice
GirlGreece
Good victory
#940 →
Veto
BoyLatin
I forbid
#941 →
Correne
GirlAmerican
spear
#946 →
Murvin
BoyIreland
sea lover
#948 →
Blanchie
GirlAmerican
White or fair
#949 →
Lavere
UnisexFrench-speaking countries
to lift or raise
#952 →
Valeda
GirlLatin
To be strong, strong
#952 →
Bernie
Boy[English]
Diminutive of BERNARD, BERNADETTE, BERNICE, and other names beginning with Bern.
#954 →
Genella
GirlLatin-speaking countries
of noble birth, born of nobility
#957 →
Elnoria
GirlAmerican
A modern name, possibly derived from Eleanor or Elenora
#958 →
Phala
GirlIndia
Fruit or result
#959 →
Syvilla
GirlAmerican
from the woods or forest
#959 →
Hortence
GirlFrance
Derived from the Latin 'Hortensius,' meaning 'from the garden'
#962 →
Rodolphe
BoyFrance
famous wolf
#962 →
Bernardina
GirlItaly
Italian feminine diminutive of BERNARDO.
#965 →
Ronie
UnisexAmerican
Joyful song.
#969 →
Delie
GirlFrance
a variant of Délie, meaning 'to touch' or 'to be delicate'
#973 →
Lethea
GirlGreece
Forgetfulness
#973 →
Vashtie
GirlPersia
she is beautiful
#978 →
Violette
GirlFrench
Violet flower
#983 ↑
Ercie
GirlAmerican
Noble heritage
#984 →
Bilbo
BoyUnited Kingdom
a type of knife or a dwarf character
#986 →
Blossie
GirlAmerican
Derived from the word 'blossom', symbolizing blooming, growth, and new beginnings.
#987 →
Algia
UnisexGreek
pain, suffering
#993 →
Wilmoth
GirlAmerican
resolute protector; strong-willed
#994 →
Alonia
GirlAmerican
A variant of 'Alonia', possibly related to 'Alana', meaning 'beautiful' or 'serene'
#1000 →