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Classic names that peaked in 1911 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1911

  • 977 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1911
  • 637 girl names and 523 boy names are associated with 1911
  • Names from 1911 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1909, 1910, 1912, 1913

Popular Girl Names 1911

138 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1911

#65
English
Red gemstone
#120
Latin
vincens
#124
Latin
rose flower
#248
Hebrew
Hebrew
#293
Scotland↑ Rising
Devotee of Saint Columba
#392
English↑ Rising
Rose
#486
American↑ Rising
English
#505
Turkey
Turkish
#507
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#513
American
Derived from Rose and Alma, meaning 'rose' and 'nurturing' respectively.
#515
English
gentle strength
#516
American
shepherdess
#517
American
Resolute protector
#519
Latin
flowering, blooming
#521
English
Noble strength
#526
Poland
God's gift.
#531
American
A form of the name Cloister
#534
English
Unique
#535
Greek
pearl
#538
Scandinavia
elf battle
#538
American
Native American (Omaha)
#539
France
derived from 'Louise', meaning renowned warrior
#541
Portuguese
A name meaning 'valley'.
#541
American
Diminutive of Charlotte; Free man
#545
Spain
the almond
#546
American
gracious, merciful, a combination of Ann and Belle
#547
American
Noble or high-minded
#549
Spanish
the light, brightness
#549
USA
English
#552
France
rose of the world
#552
Latvia
Little vine
#553
English
God's promise
#554
France
pure
#558
American
Variant of the English name Eleodra, meaning 'elder' or 'noble'
#558
Israel
הֵיָה
#559
Spain
Spanish
#561
Germanic
German
#568
American
a diminutive form of James, meaning 'supplanter'
#571
Unknown
unknown meaning
#572
American
Italian
#572
Greek
Peace
#576
Italian
lioness
#576
American
English
#577
Scotland
Scottish
#577
English
English
#579
Japan
prosperous
#583
Greek
gift of God
#585
France↑ Rising
famous warrior
#588
Latin
she who brings happiness
#590
American
Star, light
#597
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#598
Greece
maiden, girl
#600
American
Gift of God
#601
France
woman of the race
#608
American
étoile: 'star'
#608
Greek
Greek
#614
American
English
#616
Sweden
Old Norse
#619
English
English
#626
Hebrew
watchful
#629
Italian
Happy, fortunate, lucky
#631
England
arrow maker
#631
Spain
Spanish
#632
USA
Earth, land
#632
English
Hebrew
#633
Spanish
Spanish
#636
American
Refers to the natural indentation in the skin, often associated with beauty
#640
English
English
#642
American
Noble friend
#642
American
sorrows, pain
#646
American
Derived from 'Amandine', which is a diminutive form of 'Amanda', meaning 'worthy of love' or 'beloved'.
#657
French
bright or illustrious
#661
American
Red-haired or reddish
#668
Italy
Italian
#673
American
English
#677
American
A variant of 'Guinevere', meaning 'white phantom' or 'fair one'
#678
American
Violet flower
#681
American
A modern name likely derived from other established names such as Janice.
#681
American
light, my light
#683
American
Faith
#686
English
Old English
#687
France
French
#687
Latin
Chaste; of or relating to a virgin.
#689
France
French
#693
Italy
Italian
#695
English
Noble or Honorable
#695
Turkish
Arabic
#696
USA
A feminine variation of the name Thelmar, derived from Old English, meaning 'valley'.
#700
Slavic countries
Slavic
#701
English
English
#704
Yiddish-speaking countries
blessed, happy
#707
English
Latin
#707
American
A derived form of the name Ruth, meaning 'friend' or 'companion'.
#708
Latin
One who returns home
#708
American
soft and sweet like a peach
#710
France↑ Rising
star
#710
Spain
Spanish
#713
France
a diminutive form of France, meaning 'from France'
#715
American
Bright fame
#724
English
Diminutive form of the name NOREEN, which originates from the name Eleanor, meaning 'shining light'
#732
American
English
#734
Italy
long-haired
#736
American
English
#737
France
French
#737
American
humble, moderate
#738
American
English
#739
Spanish
Dionysian, follower of Dionysus
#743
Germanic
A diminutive form of Gertrude, meaning 'spear of strength'.
#749
American
Latin
#757
American
Latin
#757
English
Old English
#760
English
light
#760
Greek
myrrh
#761
Latin
From the ancient name, potentially meaning 'liberty' or 'free'.
#764
American
English
#765
Icelandic
Þórdís
#769
American
English
#770
English
Old English
#772
English
Derived from 'Altus', meaning high or elevated.
#772
American
golden, precious
#775
English
Star
#775
France
Pearl
#778
American
work; industrious
#782
Germanic
German
#783
France
French
#784
United Kingdom
heart
#788
Greek
Greek
#789
Japan
beautiful, nature
#795
American
Spanish
#799
American
English
#801
American
From the yew tree valley
#804
English
English
#805
American
Variant of Elise, meaning 'God is my oath'
#813
France
light
#813
Japan
air, breeze, child
#813
Greek
Greek
#814
American
English
#817
French
French

Popular Boy Names 1911

105 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1911

#29
Hebrew
Yosef
#120
Latin
vincens
#124
Latin
rose flower
#213
United Kingdom
wealthy guardian
#248
Hebrew
Hebrew
#293
Scotland↑ Rising
Devotee of Saint Columba
#392
English↑ Rising
Rose
#486
American↑ Rising
English
#503
Polish
Polish
#505
Turkey
Turkish
#505
American
Derived from the name of Vassar College; historically related to a place name.
#510
English
noble
#511
American
Born in Clay
#515
English
gentle strength
#516
American
shepherdess
#519
Latin
flowering, blooming
#521
English
Noble strength
#524
American
A variant of 'Gust', meaning 'a strong breeze'.
#532
American
Fortified settlement
#532
China
the butterfly
#539
France
derived from 'Louise', meaning renowned warrior
#547
Netherlands
Dutch
#547
American
Noble or high-minded
#551
American
English
#553
France
Hebrew
#554
American
spear
#556
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#558
English
Originally a surname derived from the Old English 'coc', meaning 'rooster', it is often used as a diminutive or nickname
#558
American
Variant of the English name Eleodra, meaning 'elder' or 'noble'
#568
American
a diminutive form of James, meaning 'supplanter'
#568
France
French
#570
Greece
Greek
#573
Japan
elegant, graceful
#573
American
Victory
#577
Scotland
Scottish
#577
American
Probably derived from the surname 'Mansell', meaning 'manor'.
#579
Japan
prosperous
#581
Norway
relic
#583
Greek
gift of God
#584
Germanic
From the sea
#585
France↑ Rising
famous warrior
#588
Latin
she who brings happiness
#589
English
English
#594
Germanic
means 'noble or famous'
#596
Czech Republic
Světlo - 'Light'
#609
English
English
#612
Polish
One who is glorious in war.
#616
Sweden
Old Norse
#619
English
golden man
#624
Persian
brave, noble, warrior
#629
Italian
Happy, fortunate, lucky
#631
England
arrow maker
#632
English
Hebrew
#633
France
Mouth
#644
Japan
long-lasting, heroic
#649
English
Illuminated, light
#658
American
Derived from the Old French surname meaning 'smith' or 'blacksmith'.
#661
American
Red-haired or reddish
#662
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#666
Italy
Italian
#669
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#671
Ancient Greece
to bloom
#673
American
English
#681
American
light, my light
#683
American
Faith
#686
English
Old English
#687
Latin
Chaste; of or relating to a virgin.
#689
Italian
Quintus - The fifth
#693
Italy
Italian
#695
Turkish
Arabic
#695
Sweden
Swedish
#696
USA
A feminine variation of the name Thelmar, derived from Old English, meaning 'valley'.
#697
American
derived from the surname Booker, meaning 'the book seller'
#699
American
English
#699
England
hardy or brave
#704
Yiddish-speaking countries
blessed, happy
#708
Latin
Latin
#708
United Kingdom
From the lonesome ford; a river crossing.
#710
France↑ Rising
star
#711
France
Latin
#719
American
Latin
#731
English
English
#732
American
from the town with the trust; town of the true
#736
American
English
#738
American
English
#743
American
derived from the surname meaning 'keeper of the king’s estate'
#745
Germanic
Famous warrior.
#745
Italy↑ Rising
Conquering
#746
American
English
#748
Greece
Greek
#759
English
Old English
#763
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#764
American
English
#764
American
Old English
#775
English
Star
#784
United Kingdom
heart
#784
American
English
#786
Norway
Famous ruler; mighty ruler.
#786
Hebrew
God has heard.
#793
Germanic
from the town of Ulm
#796
American
Old French
#799
American
English
#801
American
From the yew tree valley
#804
English
English
#808
American
a form of the name 'Harrison', meaning son of Harry

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