Popular Baby Names 1911

Classic names that peaked in 1911 — now making a comeback.

200 names594 girl478 boy
These 1911 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
Joseph
Boy
Hebrew
Yosef
#29
Ruby
Girl
English-speaking countries
Red gemstone
#65
Vincent
Boy
Latin
vincens
#120
Rose
Girl
Latin
rose flower
#124
Edward
Boy
United Kingdom
wealthy guardian
#213
Simon
Boy
[English
From Σιμων (Simon), the New Testament Greek form of the Hebrew name שִׁמְעוֹן (Shim'on) which meant "he has heard".
#248
Malcolm
Boy
Scotland
Devotee of Saint Columba
#293
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
Casmer
Boy
Polish
Polish; Hungarian
#503
Ersel
Unisex
Turkey
a flower.
#505
Vassar
Boy
American
Derived from the name of Vassar College; historically related to a place name.
#505
Zeola
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#507
Agee
Boy
English
noble
#510
Clayborn
Boy
American
Born in Clay
#511
Roselma
Girl
American
Derived from Rose and Alma, meaning 'rose' and 'nurturing' respectively.
#513
Mildred
Girl
English-speaking countries
gentle strength
#515
Ovell
Unisex
American
shepherdess
#516
Willmetta
Girl
American
Resolute protector
#517
Florian
Boy
German
flowering, blooming
#519
Audrie
Girl
English-speaking countries
Noble strength
#521
Guster
Boy
American
A variant of 'Gust', meaning 'a strong breeze'.
#524
Teofila
Girl
Poland
God's gift.
#526
Clister
Girl
American
A form of the name Cloister
#531
Burtis
Boy
American
Fortified settlement
#532
Hudie
Boy
China
the butterfly
#532
Oneita
Girl
English
Unique
#534
Margarite
Girl
Greek
pearl
#535
Alvilda
Girl
Scandinavia
elf battle
#538
Wauneta
Girl
American
Native American (Omaha)
#538
Loise
Girl
France
derived from 'Louise', meaning renowned warrior
#539
Dealva
Girl
Portuguese
A name meaning 'valley'.
#541
Lottye
Girl
American
Diminutive of Charlotte; Free man
#541
Almeada
Girl
Spain
the almond
#545
Anniebell
Girl
American
gracious, merciful, a combination of Ann and Belle
#546
Bertus
Boy
Netherlands
Derived from the name Albert, meaning 'noble' and 'bright'.; As a diminutive of Albert, it carries similar connotations.
#547
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
Newel
Boy
American
A variation of the name 'Newell', meaning 'new hall' or 'new place'.
#551
Rosamonde
Girl
France
rose of the world
#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
Estol
Boy
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#556
Coke
Boy
English-speaking countries
Originally a surname derived from the Old English 'coc', meaning 'rooster', it is often used as a diminutive or nickname
#558
Eldra
Unisex
American
Variant of the English name Eleodra, meaning 'elder' or 'noble'
#558
Yetive
Girl
Israel
הֵיָה
#558
Veronia
Girl
Spain
Bringer of victory
#559
Gerturde
Girl
Germanic
strength of the spear; spear strength
#561
Jemmie
Unisex
American
a diminutive form of James, meaning 'supplanter'
#568
Legrande
Boy
France
the great
#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
Irine
Girl
Greek-speaking countries
Peace
#572
Masaaki
Boy
Japan
elegant, graceful
#573
Nelse
Boy
American
Victory
#573
Leonilda
Girl
Italian
lioness
#576
Vandella
Girl
American
A modern invented name, possibly derived from the name 'Vanda', meaning 'feminine' or 'desirable'.
#576
Garnie
Unisex
Scotland
Scottish
#577
Jenett
Girl
English-speaking countries
God is gracious
#577
Mancil
Boy
American
Probably derived from the surname 'Mansell', meaning 'manor'.
#577
Nara
Girl
Japan
prosperous
#579
Olas
Boy
Norway
relic
#581
Dorothea
Girl
Greek
gift of God
#583
Seibert
Boy
Germanic
From the sea
#584
Louise
Girl
France
famous warrior
#585
Beatrice
Girl
Latin
she who brings happiness
#588
Roston
Boy
English-speaking countries
derived from a surname meaning 'from the settlement by the sorrel plant'
#589
Occie
Girl
American
Star, light
#590
Elmor
Boy
Germanic
means 'noble or famous'
#594
Lumir
Boy
Czech Republic
Světlo - 'Light'
#596
Loudell
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#597
Corene
Girl
Greece
maiden, girl
#598
Doreather
Girl
American
Gift of God
#600
Geneviene
Girl
France
woman of the race
#601
Etoyle
Girl
American
toile: 'star'
#608
Vandora
Girl
Greek
brave man; strong
#608
Edger
Boy
English-speaking countries
Wealthy spear; prosperous guardian
#609
Boleslaus
Boy
Polish
One who is glorious in war.
#612
Rosezell
Girl
American
a variant of the name Rose, often suggesting beauty or love
#614
Verner
Boy
Sweden
Old Norse
#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
Viron
Boy
Persian-speaking regions
brave, noble, warrior
#624
Iras
Girl
Hebrew
watchful
#626
Felice
Girl
Italian
Happy, fortunate, lucky
#629
Fletcher
Boy
England
arrow maker
#631
Leanor
Girl
Spain
derivative of 'Elena' or 'Leónora', meaning 'light' or 'torch'.; variation similar to 'Lenora' with the same meaning of light.
#631
Eara
Girl
USA
Earth, land
#632
Ival
Unisex
English
Hebrew; English
#632
Mercides
Girl
Spanish
mercies
#633
Mott
Boy
France
Mouth
#633
Dimples
Girl
American
Refers to the natural indentation in the skin, often associated with beauty
#636
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
Delorus
Girl
American
sorrows, pain
#642
Hisao
Boy
Japan
long-lasting, heroic
#644
Amandy
Girl
American
Derived from 'Amandine', which is a diminutive form of 'Amanda', meaning 'worthy of love' or 'beloved'.
#646
Luman
Boy
English-speaking countries
Illuminated, light
#649
Bertille
Girl
French
bright or illustrious
#657
Forney
Boy
American
Derived from the Old French surname meaning 'smith' or 'blacksmith'.
#658
Rufus
Boy
Latin
Red-haired or reddish
#661
Mann
Boy
English-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#662
Fedele
Boy
Italy
Italian form of FIDEL.
#666
Clorinda
Girl
Italy
Bright or clear.
#668
Eulis
Boy
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#669
Eulus
Boy
Ancient Greece
to bloom
#671
Wilson
Boy
[English]
From an English surname meaning "son of WILLIAM". The surname was borne by Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924), the American president during World War I.
#673
Gennett
Girl
American
A variant of 'Guinevere', meaning 'white phantom' or 'fair one'
#677
Yolan
Girl
American
Violet flower
#678
Inice
Girl
American
A modern name likely derived from other established names such as Janice.
#681
Oree
Unisex
American
light, my light
#681
Foy
Unisex
American
Faith
#683
Wilfred
Boy
English
Old English
#686
Madoline
Girl
France
Variant of MADELINE.
#687
Vestal
Unisex
Latin
Chaste; of or relating to a virgin.
#687
Ernestyne
Girl
France
serious, resolute; an extension of Ernest
#689
Quinto
Boy
Italian
Quintus - The fifth
#689
Elmo
Boy
Italy
Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element helm meaning "helmet, protection". It is also a derivative of ERASMUS, via the old Italian diminutive Ermo.
#693
Audella
Girl
English
Noble or Honorable
#695
Enis
Unisex
[Bosnian]
Bosnian form of ANIS.
#695
Swen
Boy
Sweden
One who is of the Swedes, a form of the name Sven.
#695
Thelmer
Unisex
USA
A feminine variation of the name Thelmar, derived from Old English, meaning 'valley'.
#696
Bookert
Boy
American
derived from the surname Booker, meaning 'the book seller'
#697
Brother
Boy
American
male sibling
#699
Harvard
Boy
England
hardy or brave
#699
Ledora
Girl
Slavic countries
Slavic
#700
Lovia
Girl
English
Derived from 'love', meaning 'beloved'.
#701
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
Claron
Boy
Latin
Means 'brightness' or 'clarity'.
#708
Lunsford
Boy
United Kingdom
From the lonesome ford; a river crossing.
#708
Nestora
Girl
Latin
One who returns home
#708
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
Ignace
Boy
France
French form of IGNATIUS.
#711
Stelle
Girl
France
star
#712
Francelia
Girl
France
a diminutive form of France, meaning 'from France'
#713
Robbye
Girl
American
Bright fame
#715
Evester
Boy
American
To bless
#719
Nodie
Girl
English-speaking countries
Diminutive form of the name NOREEN, which originates from the name Eleanor, meaning 'shining light'
#724
Manville
Boy
English
From the man’s village.
#731
Elitha
Girl
American
God's oath
#732
Truxton
Boy
American
from the town with the trust; town of the true
#732
Cesaria
Girl
Italy
long-haired
#734
Climmie
Unisex
American
Variant of Clementine; merciful, gentle
#736
Chrystelle
Girl
France
Christ-bearer
#737
Modest
Girl
American
humble, moderate
#737
Commie
Unisex
American
communist; associated with a leftist ideology
#738
Dionicia
Girl
Spanish
Dionysian, follower of Dionysus
#739
Gerdie
Girl
Germanic
A diminutive form of Gertrude, meaning 'spear of strength'.
#743
Raymer
Boy
American
derived from the surname meaning 'keeper of the king’s estate'
#743
Ludger
Boy
Germanic
Famous warrior.
#745
Vincenzo
Boy
Italy
Conquering
#745
Moore
Boy
American
A surname derived from the Old French word 'mor', meaning 'swarthy' or 'dark.'
#746
Othor
Boy
Greece
to be a protector
#748
Lector
Girl
American
reader
#749
Lucendia
Girl
American
Light
#757
Myldred
Girl
English-speaking countries
Old English
#757
Weyman
Boy
English-speaking countries
Old English
#759
Elynore
Girl
English-speaking countries
light
#760
Myrene
Girl
Greek
myrrh
#760
Libia
Girl
Latin
From the ancient name, potentially meaning 'liberty' or 'free'.
#761
Isiac
Boy
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#763
Glee
Girl
American
joy, happiness, and fun
#764
Stoddard
Boy
American
Old English
#764
Thordis
Girl
Icelandic
Þórdís
#765
Cartha
Girl
American
English
#769
Eythel
Girl
English-speaking countries
Old English
#770
Eltis
Girl
English-speaking countries
Derived from 'Altus', meaning high or elevated.
#772
Goldine
Girl
American
golden, precious
#772
Estell
Girl
English-speaking countries
Star; Stella, meaning star.
#775
Marquerite
Girl
France
Pearl
#775
Idellar
Girl
American
work; industrious
#778
Fritzie
Girl
Germanic
peaceful ruler
#782
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
Roald
Boy
Norway
Famous ruler; mighty ruler.
#786
Simuel
Boy
Hebrew
God has heard.
#786
Doras
Girl
Greek
Greek
#788
Yoshino
Girl
Japan
beautiful, nature
#789
Ulmer
Boy
Germanic
from the town of Ulm
#793
Oleita
Girl
American
Little olive tree
#795
Clayborne
Boy
American
Old French
#796
Byrl
Boy
American
English
#799
Udell
Unisex
American
From the yew tree valley
#801
Merriel
Girl
English-speaking countries
joyful, cheerful; a version of 'Marie' with variations in sound
#804
Alease
Girl
American
Variant of Elise, meaning 'God is my oath'
#805
Herron
Boy
American
a form of the name 'Harrison', meaning son of Harry
#808
Lucil
Girl
France
light
#813
Masako
Girl
Japan
air, breeze, child
#813
Ortha
Girl
Greek
correct or straight
#813