Popular Baby Names 1912

Classic names that peaked in 1912 — now making a comeback.

200 names683 girl621 boy

These 1912 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.

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English-speaking countries

English form of GENEVIÈVE.

wealthy guardian

From Σιμων (Simon), the New Testament Greek form of the Hebrew name שִׁמְעוֹן (Shim'on) which meant "he has heard".

Devotee of Saint Columba

French form of KATHERINE, and also a common English variant.

Diminutive of ROSE.

From the English word opal for the iridescent gemstone, the birthstone of October. The word ultimately derives from Sanskrit उपल (upala) meaning "jewel".

Polish; Hungarian

Derived from the name of Vassar College; historically related to a place name.

A beloved name with deep roots

derived from 'Viola', meaning violet flower.

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from Rose and Alma, meaning 'rose' and 'nurturing' respectively.

English-speaking countries

a true and brave woman

Maiden; young girl

English-speaking countries

gentle strength

Variant of ALAN. A famous bearer of this name was Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997), an American beat poet.

Resolute protector

flowering, blooming

English-speaking countries

A variant of 'Gust', meaning 'a strong breeze'.

A form of the name Cloister

Fortified settlement

To be exalted; Ruler of the home

Native American (Omaha)

derived from 'Louise', meaning renowned warrior

A name meaning 'valley'.

Diminutive of Charlotte; Free man

gracious, merciful, a combination of Ann and Belle

Derived from the name Albert, meaning 'noble' and 'bright'.; As a diminutive of Albert, it carries similar connotations.

Noble or high-minded

Spanish-speaking countries

the light, brightness

A diminutive form of the name Samantha, meaning 'listener.'

Variant transcription of Hoshe'a (see HOSHEA). Hosea is one of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament, the author of the Book of Hosea.

A variation of the name 'Newell', meaning 'new hall' or 'new place'.

rose of the world

Gift of God; Short form of Nathan

A beloved name with deep roots

English-speaking countries

Originally a surname derived from the Old English 'coc', meaning 'rooster', it is often used as a diminutive or nickname

Variant of the English name Eleodra, meaning 'elder' or 'noble'

Gold, a person of wealth or prosperous

strength of the spear; spear strength

unknown meaning

A variation of the name Almira, meaning princess or noble.

Greek-speaking countries

elegant, graceful

A modern invented name, possibly derived from the name 'Vanda', meaning 'feminine' or 'desirable'.

English-speaking countries

God is gracious

Probably derived from the surname 'Mansell', meaning 'manor'.

A name meaning 'to rise' or 'to elevate'

Scandinavian countries

she who brings happiness

English-speaking countries

derived from a surname meaning 'from the settlement by the sorrel plant'

who is like God

means 'noble or famous'

Světlo - 'Light'

A beloved name with deep roots

woman of the race

Spanish-speaking countries

Little pain or sorrow

From the hollow or the used to be house; a dweller near 'hollow' or 'river bank'

brave man; strong

One who is glorious in war.

son of the right hand

a variant of the name Rose, often suggesting beauty or love

From the Old French 'dorrance', meaning 'endurance' or 'bravery'.

Possibly derived from the term for 'a hollow' or 'a place of water.'; Could relate to 'delta,' the landform associated with river mouths.

Jewish heritage, English-speaking countries

Derived from a combination of Lavare meaning 'to wash' and the suffix -nia indicating a place.; Often associated with elegance and refinement.

Persian-speaking regions

brave, noble, warrior

pure world; chronicle world

Happy, fortunate, lucky

Meaning 'Christ's beauty'.

derivative of 'Elena' or 'Leónora', meaning 'light' or 'torch'.; variation similar to 'Lenora' with the same meaning of light.

Hebrew; English

Refers to the natural indentation in the skin, often associated with beauty

Arabic-speaking regions

English-speaking countries

a diminutive form of May, often associated with the month of May or springtime

Derived from 'Amandine', which is a diminutive form of 'Amanda', meaning 'worthy of love' or 'beloved'.

English-speaking countries

Illuminated, light

a small gift or small token

variation of Lavina meaning 'purity' or 'clean'

bright or illustrious

Red-haired or reddish

famous warrior; noble

Italian form of FIDEL.

Bright or clear.

Latinized form of ROCCO, used in occasionally German and Dutch.

from the place of the willow tree

From an English surname meaning "son of WILLIAM". The surname was borne by Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924), the American president during World War I.

Form of ADÈLE.

A variant of 'Guinevere', meaning 'white phantom' or 'fair one'

A variation of Macbeth, which means 'son of life'

A modern name likely derived from other established names such as Janice.

Italian form of REYNOLD. This is the Italian name of the hero Renaud, a character in several Renaissance epics.

[Ancient Germanic]

Old Germanic form of LINDA.

A variant of Aletha, meaning 'truth' or 'noble'

Variant of MADELINE.

Chaste; of or relating to a virgin.

serious, resolute; an extension of Ernest

Quintus - The fifth

A variant of Wilma, derived from the Germanic name Wilhelmina.

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.

Noble or Honorable

Bosnian form of ANIS.

One who is of the Swedes, a form of the name Sven.

A feminine variation of the name Thelmar, derived from Old English, meaning 'valley'.

derived from the surname Booker, meaning 'the book seller'

English-speaking countries

Slavic countries

Derived from 'love', meaning 'beloved'.

Yiddish-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

A derived form of the name Ruth, meaning 'friend' or 'companion'.

Means 'brightness' or 'clarity'.

From the lonesome ford; a river crossing.

One who returns home

soft and sweet like a peach

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…

Famous and bright; shining

French form of IGNATIUS.

a diminutive form of France, meaning 'from France'

A variant of Goldie, often associated with the color gold or golden.

Greek-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

Diminutive form of the name NOREEN, which originates from the name Eleanor, meaning 'shining light'

glorious; from the city of Wenceslas

From the man’s village.

from the town with the trust; town of the true

Variant of Clementine; merciful, gentle

humble, moderate

communist; associated with a leftist ideology

Dionysian, follower of Dionysus

A diminutive form of Gertrude, meaning 'spear of strength'.

derived from the surname meaning 'keeper of the king’s estate'

from the valley