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 →
Rose
GirlLatin
rose flower
#124 →
Rosie
Girl[English]
Diminutive of ROSE.
#392 ↑
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 →
Ersel
UnisexTurkey
a flower.
#505 →
Beddie
GirlAmerican
A diminutive form of Bedelia, meaning 'worthy'.
#506 →
Oklahoma
GirlAmerican
Red People
#507 →
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 →
Clister
GirlAmerican
A form of the name Cloister
#531 →
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 →
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 →
Obelia
GirlEnglish
God's promise
#553 →
Ineze
GirlFrance
pure; chaste; innocent
#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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Malvie
GirlAmerican
Derived from the combination of 'Mali' meaning 'high' and 'vie' meaning 'life'
#652 →
Violar
GirlSpanish
to flower
#655 →
Theodora
GirlGreece
Gift of God
#665 →
Clorinda
GirlItaly
Bright or clear.
#668 →
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 →
Merla
GirlAmerican
A form of 'Myrtle', symbolizing love and eternity.
#692 →
Ledora
GirlSlavic countries
Slavic
#700 →
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 →
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 →
Berchie
GirlAmerican
Diminutive form of Beryl, meaning 'precious gem'
#748 →
Myldred
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Old English
#757 →
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 →
Mabry
UnisexUSA
One who is a storyteller
#788 →
Yoshino
GirlJapan
beautiful, nature
#789 →
Jannie
GirlAmerican
God is gracious
#793 →
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 →
Girtrude
GirlGermanic
spear strength
#829 →
Pankie
GirlEnglish
A diminutive or pet form of the name Pansy or similar names
#833 →
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 →
Burnice
UnisexAmerican
The bringer of light
#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 →
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 →
Irma
GirlGermanic
Universal,
#897 →
Rea
GirlGreek
flow
#900 →
Izola
GirlAmerican
An variation of Isola, meaning 'island'
#901 →
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 →
Eunice
GirlGreece
Good victory
#940 →
Correne
GirlAmerican
spear
#946 →
Blanchie
GirlAmerican
White or fair
#949 →
Lavere
UnisexFrench-speaking countries
to lift or raise
#952 →
Valeda
GirlLatin
To be strong, strong
#952 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Margueritte
GirlEnglish
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000 →
Hilja
GirlFinland
Derived from Finnish hiljaisuus meaning "silence".
Flonnie
GirlEnglish
Flowering
Theoda
UnisexGermanic
People's princess
Everleaner
GirlAmerican
from the evergreen land
Earnie
UnisexAmerican
Earnest; serious
Maizie
GirlEnglish
Pearl
Allyne
GirlIreland
The name is sometimes seen as a female form of Alan, meaning 'little rock'.
Zeddie
UnisexAmerican
Derived from the name Zed, which can mean 'God is righteous'.
Clydie
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
moving, reclining
Aune
GirlFinland
a spring, a stream
Petronilla
GirlItaly
From a Latin name, a diminutive of Petronia, the feminine form of PETRONIUS. This was the name of an obscure 1st-century Roman saint, later believed to be a daughter of Saint Peter.
Bernece
GirlAmerican
Bringer of victory.
Johnie
UnisexAmerican
God is gracious
Marguerette
GirlFrench-speaking countries
A diminutive form of Marguerite, meaning 'daisy' or 'pearl'.
Arbell
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
a lioness of God
Ozell
UnisexAmerican
from the Ozarks
Therma
GirlGreek-speaking countries
Heat, warmth.
Ardalia
GirlSpain
noble and brave
Mertis
GirlAmerican
A modern invented name, possibly derived from Mer or the Latin 'mertius'.
Ioma
GirlIrish
joyful, cheerful
Floris
GirlNetherlands
flower
Nadie
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
Nobody
Alzora
GirlSpain
Illuminated
Inis
GirlIrish
island
Viola
GirlLatin
violet flower
Ezma
GirlAmerican
noble
Earie
GirlAmerican
Possibly a variant of 'Eri', meaning 'beneficiary' or 'beloved'
Odessa
GirlUkraine
the name of a city, possibly from the ancient Greek name for the city of Odessos
Eathel
GirlOld English
Old English
Gladis
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
Derived from 'Claudia,' meaning 'lame' or 'enclosure'
Eula
GirlGreek
well spoken
Loree
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Derived from Laura, meaning 'laurel'.
Athene
GirlGreece
Variant of ATHENA.
Clarsie
GirlAmerican
a variant of Clara, meaning bright or clear
Cozy
UnisexAmerican
comfortable, warm
Percie
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
A variation of Percy, derived from the name of a place in France
Almeter
GirlAmerican
Modern English
Cleavie
GirlAmerican
A creation or derivation from the name 'Cleaver', which means a person who cleaves or divides.
Rebia
GirlVarious cultures
fourth
Fair
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Beautiful
Zonia
GirlLatin, Spanish-speaking countries
the light of God or divine light
Thurley
GirlAmerican
A place name; implies 'thorough clearing'.
Oralee
GirlHebrew
Light, my lamp
Zephyr
UnisexGreece
the west wind
Mozella
GirlAmerican
A fabricated name possibly combining 'Moe' and 'Ella'.