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.
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
Ersel
Unisex
Turkey
a flower.
#505
Zeola
Girl
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#507
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
Audrie
Girl
English-speaking countries
Noble strength
#521
Teofila
Girl
Poland
God's gift.
#526
Clister
Girl
American
A form of the name Cloister
#531
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
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
Vineta
Girl
Latvia
Little vine
#552
Obelia
Girl
English
God's promise
#553
Ineze
Girl
France
pure; chaste; innocent
#554
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
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
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
Nara
Girl
Japan
prosperous
#579
Dorothea
Girl
Greek
gift of God
#583
Louise
Girl
France
famous warrior
#585
Beatrice
Girl
Latin
she who brings happiness
#588
Occie
Girl
American
Star, light
#590
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
Rosezell
Girl
American
a variant of the name Rose, often suggesting beauty or love
#614
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
Iras
Girl
Hebrew
watchful
#626
Felice
Girl
Italian
Happy, fortunate, lucky
#629
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
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
Amandy
Girl
American
Derived from 'Amandine', which is a diminutive form of 'Amanda', meaning 'worthy of love' or 'beloved'.
#646
Bertille
Girl
French
bright or illustrious
#657
Clorinda
Girl
Italy
Bright or clear.
#668
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
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
Audella
Girl
English
Noble or Honorable
#695
Enis
Unisex
[Bosnian]
Bosnian form of ANIS.
#695
Thelmer
Unisex
USA
A feminine variation of the name Thelmar, derived from Old English, meaning 'valley'.
#696
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
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
Stelle
Girl
France
star
#712
Francelia
Girl
France
a diminutive form of France, meaning 'from France'
#713
Robbye
Girl
American
Bright fame
#715
Nodie
Girl
English-speaking countries
Diminutive form of the name NOREEN, which originates from the name Eleanor, meaning 'shining light'
#724
Elitha
Girl
American
God's oath
#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
Lector
Girl
American
reader
#749
Lucendia
Girl
American
Light
#757
Myldred
Girl
English-speaking countries
Old English
#757
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
Glee
Girl
American
joy, happiness, and fun
#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
Doras
Girl
Greek
Greek
#788
Yoshino
Girl
Japan
beautiful, nature
#789
Oleita
Girl
American
Little olive tree
#795
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
Lucil
Girl
France
light
#813
Masako
Girl
Japan
air, breeze, child
#813
Ortha
Girl
Greek
correct or straight
#813
Byrnece
Girl
American
variant of Bernice, meaning 'bringer of victory'
#814
Lurine
Girl
French-speaking countries
laurel, victory
#817
Plina
Girl
Latin
full, abundant
#821
Athlyn
Girl
Irish
dream or vision
#825
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
Weeda
Girl
Middle Eastern countries
Gift; Present or Blessing
#842
Froney
Girl
USA
free one
#844
Ollive
Girl
English-speaking countries
Olive tree; symbol of peace
#846
Blasa
Girl
Slavic countries
glory, wealth
#848
Rolena
Girl
Spanish
famous land
#851
Deola
Girl
Nigeria
Yoruba
#853
Hiawatha
Unisex
Native American
Iroquois
#861
Maebell
Girl
American
Beloved
#863
Ayano
Girl
Japan
colorful, design
#866
Lurline
Girl
English-speaking countries
from the lore of the Rhine, referring to the legend of Lorelei
#866
Levenia
Girl
English-speaking countries
White, pure
#868
Idalene
Girl
American
A combination of 'Ida' and the suffix '-lene', often symbolizing industriousness.
#872
Australia
Girl
Australia
southern land
#873
Ezella
Girl
Hebrew
help; helpmate; noble
#875
Juniata
Girl
American
moons
#876
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
Osia
Girl
American
God's helper
#884
Mathel
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
Gift of God
#886
Velmer
Unisex
Germanic
famous, renowned
#887
Burnett
Unisex
England
A surname derived from an old French word meaning 'brown-haired' or 'brown.'
#888
Vauda
Girl
English-speaking countries
valley
#888
Addis
Unisex
American
Tigrinya
#891
Irma
Girl
Germanic
Universal,
#897
Rea
Girl
Greek
flow
#900
Louvinia
Girl
American
light
#911
Maydell
Girl
American
bitter
#919
Nicoline
Girl
Latin
Victory of the people
#920
Verneal
Girl
American
springtime; youthful
#927
Libera
Girl
Italy
Free; liberated.
#928
Alzenia
Girl
American
Noble or exalted
#931
Aline
Girl
French
noble
#936
Correne
Girl
American
spear
#946
Veryl
Unisex
American
a form of the masculine name Virgil
#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
Elnoria
Girl
American
A modern name, possibly derived from Eleanor or Elenora
#958
Phala
Girl
India
Fruit or result
#959
Hortence
Girl
France
Derived from the Latin 'Hortensius,' meaning 'from the garden'
#962
Vincentia
Girl
Italy
Conquering
#965
Ronie
Unisex
American
Joyful song.
#969
Tecora
Girl
American
The name Tecora is often interpreted as 'a shining light' or 'a beacon'.
#970
Lethea
Girl
Greece
Forgetfulness
#973
Velvie
Girl
American
A variant of 'Velva,' which is derived from the Old French word 'velours' meaning 'velvet.'
#974
Ercie
Girl
American
Noble heritage
#984
Blossie
Girl
American
Derived from the word 'blossom', symbolizing blooming, growth, and new beginnings.
#987
Hjordis
Girl
Scandinavia
warrior goddess
#988
Huldia
Girl
Israel
There is a mole, a mouse.
#990
Algia
Unisex
Greek
pain, suffering
#993
Eulla
Girl
American
well spoken
#993
Guila
Girl
Spanish
feather, the rich sky
#994
Wilmoth
Girl
American
resolute protector; strong-willed
#994
Maravene
Girl
English-speaking countries
marvelous meadow, beautiful place
#996
Alonia
Girl
American
A variant of 'Alonia', possibly related to 'Alana', meaning 'beautiful' or 'serene'
#1000
Hermoine
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
Lavora
Girl
Italian
to work or labor
Eather
Girl
English-speaking countries
lover of nature