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
Rose
Girl
Latin
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
Girl
Dutch
bright
#502
Ersel
Unisex
Turkey
a flower.
#505
Beddie
Girl
American
A diminutive form of Bedelia, meaning 'worthy'.
#506
Oklahoma
Girl
American
Red People
#507
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
Clister
Girl
American
A form of the name Cloister
#531
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
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
Obelia
Girl
English
God's promise
#553
Ineze
Girl
France
pure; chaste; innocent
#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
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
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
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
Malvie
Girl
American
Derived from the combination of 'Mali' meaning 'high' and 'vie' meaning 'life'
#652
Violar
Girl
Spanish
to flower
#655
Theodora
Girl
Greece
Gift of God
#665
Clorinda
Girl
Italy
Bright or clear.
#668
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
Merla
Girl
American
A form of 'Myrtle', symbolizing love and eternity.
#692
Ledora
Girl
Slavic countries
Slavic
#700
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
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
Berchie
Girl
American
Diminutive form of Beryl, meaning 'precious gem'
#748
Myldred
Girl
English-speaking countries
Old English
#757
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
Mabry
Unisex
USA
One who is a storyteller
#788
Yoshino
Girl
Japan
beautiful, nature
#789
Jannie
Girl
American
God is gracious
#793
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
Girtrude
Girl
Germanic
spear strength
#829
Pankie
Girl
English
A diminutive or pet form of the name Pansy or similar names
#833
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
Burnice
Unisex
American
The bringer of light
#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
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
Irma
Girl
Germanic
Universal,
#897
Rea
Girl
Greek
flow
#900
Izola
Girl
American
An variation of Isola, meaning 'island'
#901
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
Eunice
Girl
Greece
Good victory
#940
Correne
Girl
American
spear
#946
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
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
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
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
Margueritte
Girl
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
Hilja
Girl
Finland
Derived from Finnish hiljaisuus meaning "silence".
Flonnie
Girl
English
Flowering
Theoda
Unisex
Germanic
People's princess
Everleaner
Girl
American
from the evergreen land
Earnie
Unisex
American
Earnest; serious
Maizie
Girl
English
Pearl
Allyne
Girl
Ireland
The name is sometimes seen as a female form of Alan, meaning 'little rock'.
Zeddie
Unisex
American
Derived from the name Zed, which can mean 'God is righteous'.
Clydie
Girl
English-speaking countries
moving, reclining
Aune
Girl
Finland
a spring, a stream
Petronilla
Girl
Italy
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
Girl
American
Bringer of victory.
Johnie
Unisex
American
God is gracious
Marguerette
Girl
French-speaking countries
A diminutive form of Marguerite, meaning 'daisy' or 'pearl'.
Arbell
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
a lioness of God
Ozell
Unisex
American
from the Ozarks
Therma
Girl
Greek-speaking countries
Heat, warmth.
Ardalia
Girl
Spain
noble and brave
Mertis
Girl
American
A modern invented name, possibly derived from Mer or the Latin 'mertius'.
Ioma
Girl
Irish
joyful, cheerful
Floris
Girl
Netherlands
flower
Nadie
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
Nobody
Alzora
Girl
Spain
Illuminated
Inis
Girl
Irish
island
Viola
Girl
Latin
violet flower
Ezma
Girl
American
noble
Earie
Girl
American
Possibly a variant of 'Eri', meaning 'beneficiary' or 'beloved'
Odessa
Girl
Ukraine
the name of a city, possibly from the ancient Greek name for the city of Odessos
Eathel
Girl
Old English
Old English
Gladis
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
Derived from 'Claudia,' meaning 'lame' or 'enclosure'
Eula
Girl
Greek
well spoken
Loree
Girl
English-speaking countries
Derived from Laura, meaning 'laurel'.
Athene
Girl
Greece
Variant of ATHENA.
Clarsie
Girl
American
a variant of Clara, meaning bright or clear
Cozy
Unisex
American
comfortable, warm
Percie
Unisex
English-speaking countries
A variation of Percy, derived from the name of a place in France
Almeter
Girl
American
Modern English
Cleavie
Girl
American
A creation or derivation from the name 'Cleaver', which means a person who cleaves or divides.
Rebia
Girl
Various cultures
fourth
Fair
Girl
English-speaking countries
Beautiful
Zonia
Girl
Latin, Spanish-speaking countries
the light of God or divine light
Thurley
Girl
American
A place name; implies 'thorough clearing'.
Oralee
Girl
Hebrew
Light, my lamp
Zephyr
Unisex
Greece
the west wind
Mozella
Girl
American
A fabricated name possibly combining 'Moe' and 'Ella'.